Luang Prabang Highlights - 5 days
Luang Prabang is a town which emanates peace. The former royal capital of Laos and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, here you will treat your eyes to the intricate details decorating the town’s ancient temples and enjoy a panoramic view over the town, situated at the point where two rivers merge, from atop Mt Phousi. At a Hmong batik class, learn about the skills which local ethnic Hmong have passed down over many generations, and later join the locals for a game of petanque. Enjoy a traditional Laos dance show, and treat yourself to the Garavek Show – stage interpretation of the esoteric Lao art of storytelling presented in a way both accessible and highly entertaining. The vibrant night market is a great spot to try local food, and you’ll have an opportunity to taste a range of local specialties, and will also try your own hand at preparing Lao food in a traditional Lao cooking class. With scenes of Pak Ou Cave pilgrimage site and Khuang Si Waterfalls, Luang Prabang will stay in your mind’s eye long after you return home from this tour.
Highlights
- Enjoy the panoramic views over the quaint town from Phousi Hill
- Explore the must-see Wat Xieng Thong
- Get into the local spirit with Alms-giving
- Enjoy a boat trip to Pak Ou Cave
- Relax at the Khuang Si water Falls
- Garavek show, the traditional storytelling art
- Learn about traditional cuisine in a Lao cooking class
- Join a Hmong Batik Class and create a wax resist
- Play petanque with locals
- Learn to make traditional Saa paper
- Explore the local scent in Wet market
Itinerary
Tour Price Includes:
- 04 nights’ shared accommodation in twin/double room with daily breakfast (check in and check out around noontime)
- All transfers and transportation with air-con vehicles
- Englishspeaking guide
- All entrance fees as program
- Private boat trip to Pak Ou cave
- Meals: Daily Breakfast, 3 Lunch, 1 Dinner as indicated in the program
Tour Price Excludes:
- Airfares (international and domestic)
- Meals & Drinks (other than mentioned in the program)
- Tips & Travel Insurances
- Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
- Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
- All not mentioned above