4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS - CLASSIC LUANG PRABANG

(LUANG PRABANG - KUANGSI WATERFALL - PAK OU CAVE)

 

DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG / ARRIVAL

"Sawadeeeee" - your guide will greet you upon arrival in Luang Prabang. Nestled on the banks of the Mekong River and surrounded by mountains, Luang Prabang is one of Asia's most beautiful and enchanting cities. Take in the special feel of this unique town during your stay. The sightseeing of today depends on your arrival time. For sure is you will have enough time to walk up the 329 steps of Mt. Phousi and enjoy the view of the World Cultural Heritage City and the Mekong.

 

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG - KUANGSI WATERFALL 

After breakfast drive to Kuangsi Waterfall (30 km) south of Lauparaban which is not very high but its spectacular and green surrounding makes it a preserve National Park. En- route visit Ban Na Oune, a small village of the hill tribe called "Hmong". They are the best known minority group in Laos. Relax at the shady park and take a picnic lunch near by Kuangsi waterfall. On the way back stop for a visit at Ban Xang Khong and Xiëng Lek. These villages are well known for their jute paper production, silk weaving and natural dying. Learn the step-by-step processing techniques used to manufacture these products which have been used since ancient times.

Return to Luang Prabang, and visit

Wat Visoun; this 16th century temple serves as a small museum for religious artifacts.

Wat Xieng Thong, the 16th century temple which more than any temple in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang's architecture. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

DAY 3: LUANG PRABANG - PAK OU CAVE

Today enjoy a boat ride (a few hours) upstream on the Mekong River. Watch slender canoes bobbing by the shore, floating poles marking the location of nets and fish traps, children playing on the sand beach, women washing laundry or taking showers. Visit Pak Ou cave, situated in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mount of Mekong and Ou rivers. Two large caves are home for one thousand Buddhas which are allegedly more than 300 years old. It is believed by the locals that many good-natured spirits reside in these caves. Climb some more steps up to visit a small royal cave Wat nearby. You will see Lao typical villages a screen of foliage, slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats that mark the location of nets and fish traps. Stop at Ban Muangkeo, well-known for the famous Lao welcome cocktail 'lao lao'. Watch the rice alcohol-processing plant and learn the step-by-step traditional process. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

 

DAY 4: LUANG PRABANG / DEPARTURE

After breakfast visit the exquisite Royal Palace Museum. Built in 1904, during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family, architecturally it combines a blend of traditional Lao motifs and the French Beaux-Art styles. This museum houses a wonderful collection of objects of art, costumes from the Royal Theater, jewelry and other interesting treasures belonging to former kings. The rest of the day if free. Transfer to Luang Prabang airport for departure to your next destination.