Immerse Luang Prabang City by Vintage Tuk-Tuk
Immerse
- Flexible Dates
- 24-Hour Local Assistance
- Flexible Duration
Itinerary
Sabaidee! Welcome to Luang Prabang, a tranquil town with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop has been named by UNESCO to be “the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia”. You are greeted by your guide and driver at the airport for your transfer to the hotel.
Enjoy a welcome cocktail while taking a glimpse into the Laotian past through the silent movie Chang – A Drama of the Wilderness. Premiered in 1927, this masterpiece was one of the blockbusters of the year before mysteriously disappearing for 60 years. Re-edited mid-90s, the film is shown with new composition score based on Lao traditional music.
Followed with a dinner at a gorgeous ambience garden restaurant, before visiting the Night Market which is a great place for wandering, This night market offers a lovely variety of handmade textiles crafted by local and hill-tribe people, along with street food, knick-knacks and friendly banter. Overnight in Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meal Plan: Only Dinner
Start your day with an early departure at 4:45am from your hotel with a short drive to the boat pier. Cruise across the Mekong River to reach Ban Xieng Mene. Enjoy the quietness of the early morning and start your day the Laos way, while you wait for the monks from the local pagoda to arrive. Practice the alms giving ceremony with the locals and receive blessings from the chanting monks. Countinue this mornings walk through lush green gardens, where you can enjoy listening to birds singing and appreciate the pureness of a Lao morning as you stroll to Wat Long Khoun. Get your heart pumping as you climb up 123 steps to Wat Chomphet, where you will be rewarded with stunning scenic views of Phousi Mountain and the city of Luang Prabang. Follow the flow of the river on the boat to visit the Morning Market, where you will see diverse and unusual offerings such as: dried buffalo skin, local tea, live chickens, vegetables and local hill-tribe weavings. Join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup before returning to your hotel or you can continue discovering the Luang Prabang city at your own leisure.
Afternoon: explore the city highlights including The National Museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, showcases many treasures of Laos' royal past and features the Prabang, the sacred Buddha image for which Luang Prabang was named. Our next stop at the most reputed and beautiful temple of the city, Wat Xieng Thong – Luang Prabang's largest and most splendid temple, is best known for its impressive Tree of Life mural depicting the Buddhist story.
Later, stroll around this quaint town or even join some locals for a game of petanque; there is always someone ready to show you how to play! It is great fun and a good way to get to know the Lao people. Dinner at your own account and overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Breakfast at your hotel. In the “land of a Million Elephants” as Laos is known, Luang Prabang is no doubt to be the popular destination to bring you a glimpse of how important elephants are to the local's daily life. At Manda Laos Sanctuary, you will have different experiences with no riding nor circus trick…as animal welfare is highly concerned here.
Meet our guide at your hotel and leave for Manda Laos Elephant Sanctuary. Upon arrival, get an in-depth introduction into elephant behavior and communication. We then cross the river to meet the Elephant, watching the first interaction between Elephants and Mahouts; continue their on-going bonding in the river, while you watch them and enjoy the majestic elephants during bath time.
Continue with our soft trek of 2.5km ~ 1.5hrs, pass by beautiful Lao gardens before exploring the jungle covered Huay Nok stream. After some final treats for the elephants, we'll trek back to Manda Lao and enjoy traditional Lao cuisine made mainly from organic produce. This afternoon, we drive out through beautiful landscapes of rice fields, hills and villages. You will stop to visit an ethnic minority village to learn about their traditions and culture. Continue to Kuangsi Waterfall, where water tumbles over tiered limestone formations into crystal clear pools, ideal for escaping the heat. Between cooling off in the pools, you can also explore the lush forest setting around the falls. A short walk brings you down to the abrupt waterfall where you will have time to swim or simply relax by the water's edge. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Located 25 km upriver from Luang Prabang right on the river bank at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers, Pak Ou Caves are a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site with many statues and statuettes of the Buddha in the traditional Luang Prabang style. You will go by boat to Pak Ou Caves , enjoy splendid natural scenery along the way and observing local fishermen and daily activities along the river. Pak Ou Caves, locally called Tam Ting, are filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. The caves are noted for their miniature Buddha sculptures. Hundreds of wooden Buddhist figures take many different positions, including meditation, teaching, peace, rain and reclining (nirvana). Lunch on your own account.
On the way back, you will also have the opportunity to visit the local riverside villages of Ban Xanghai, a popular stop-over producing some special varieties of Laolao, the local rice wine. Second stop at Ban Xang Khong, known for its handmade paper and weaving craft. Dinner at your own account and Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Morning: free on your own time. Transfer to Luang Prabang Airport for onward flight. End of Laos Portion.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast at the below indicated room types (see hotel category list below) (check-in and check-out around noontime).
- Activities - as per program.
- Boat trip - as per program.
- Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program.
- All transfers and transportation with Air-Con vehicles (types of vehicles depend on the number of pax).
- Local English-speaking guides.
- All entrance fees - as per program.
- Government tax and service charge.
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on bus - on days of transfer and sightseeing only.
Exclusions
- Early check-in or late check-out.
- Optional excursions and activities.
- Airfares (international and domestic).
- Meals (other than mentioned in the program).
- Drinks.
- Additional transfer required due to any emergency.
- Tips.
- Visa - as per country’s requirements.
- Mineral water beyond that which is supplied.
- Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages, etc.)
- All not mentioned above.
- Personal Insurance.
- Peak season surcharges if any.
Notes
Hotel used or similar
Superior
Luang Prabang - Sada Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Standard
Luang Prabang - Villa Chitdara Hotel (Superior Room)
1. The above tour prices are based on our current transportation rates. Increasing petrol rates might affect our transportation and boat fees, in which case we reserve the right to revise our current rates. If any increase should arise, we will of course keep you well informed.
2. Availability: Please note that if a certain hotel is not available at the time of booking, then we will gladly make alternative suggestions in the same category. We will advise you accordingly with the surcharge if any. As a result, we would highly appreciate it if you could advise us to block rooms soonest possible to guarantee the rooms and rates in period of high and peak season.
3. All the above points of interest are open for visit based on current updates. In case of closure for construction or any other reason, we will replace with a similar point of interest.
4. No early check- in or late check-out is included except those indicated in the program. Generally, the check in time is 14.00pm and check out time is 12.00pm.
5. Visa into Laos is required except for countries who have signed the visa exemption contracts. Please contact us for visa information details. Remarks: Passport must be valid 6 months ahead since the time of departing the visited country.
6. Compulsory dinners on Dec 24th (Christmas), Dec 31st (New Year) and applicable public holiday event within your host country will be advised at time of booking.
All prices are indicative and starting from prices. Final price will be available based on availability and dates of travel.
