DAY 1 LUANG PRABANG

Arrival in Luang prabang, where a representative of our local partner agency will wait for you. Transfer to the hotel. Time at leisure or take a stroll in this former royal town on the banks of the Mekong. In the evening take the chance to explore Luang Prabang's little, but colorful night market. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 2 LUANG PRABANG

After breakfast pick up from the hotel. First take a sightseeing tour in Luang Prabang, which is an UNESCO world heritage site as well. See some of the ancient temples, such as Wat Xiengthong and Wat Aham, but also the former royal Palace, which is today's National Museum. Further visit Ban Xangkhong, a well known village for it's wood paper making and Lao silk weaving. After lunch enjoy a boat trip upstream the Mekong River until the junction of the Ou River. On route have a brief stop at Ban Muangkeo. This village does produce traditional Lao rice whiskey. At Pak Ou you will visit the Thum Ting caves with it's numerous Buddha statues. Then drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 3 LUANG PRABANG

In the morning drive to the nearby mountain wilderness and take a a short walk to picturesque Kuangsi waterfall. At some spots the clear and cool water invites to take a refreshing bath. Later return back to town. On route you will stop at a Hmong hill tribe village. Back in Luang Prabang visit a bustling local market. There you can see Laotian and hill tribe people trading their goods. Some time is left to relax or maybe take you like to take a walk up to Phousi Hill (just 328 steps). From the hill top you will have great views to the town, but also to the Mekong- and Khan River. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 4 LUANG PRABANG

Day at leisure until transfer to the airport...or extend your stay in Luang Prabang, depend on your further schedule.

REMARKS/FLEXIBILITY:

Visa for Laos available on arrival in Luang Prabang against a fee of US$ 30.- (you should bring a passport photo with you).
An elephant ride through the wilderness can also be included in this package. If you wish to do so, please let us know at the time of request or booking.
Additional nights in Luang Prabang can be booked with us.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Air-conditioned transportation during the tour, English speaking tour guide, all transfers and excursions as mentioned in the above itinerary, accommodation at a good middle class hotel/resort incl. breakfast, half board (lunch during tours), entrance fees

NOT INCLUDED:

Visa for Laos, drinks, tips and personal expenses

HOW TO GET TO LUANG PRABANG:

From/to Chiang Mai and Udon Thani (Thailand) flights by Lao Airlines, from/to Bangkok (Thailand) flights by Lao Airlines and Bangkok Air, from/to Hanoi (Vietnam) flights by Lao Airlines and Vietnam Airlines, from/to Siem Raep (Cambodia)flights by Lao Airlines, domestic flights from/to Vientiane, Pakse, Xiengkhouang and Houay Xai.
All these flights and transfers can be booked with us.