Day1.
Arrival – Luang Prabang
Upon arrival at the airport, you are met and
transferred to the hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved
traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with
its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most
delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we visit the impressive
stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine
of Wat Aham,
Wat Mai; we then climb up to the top
of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable
exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of
the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street
Night Market, where you can find the
lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people
surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day2.
Luang Prabang – Pak Ou cave
After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour
seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene
and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong
with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical
architecture of Luang Prabang temple. We then board a cruise upstream on the
Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside
as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of
Pak Ou Caves, crammed with thousands
of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we
stop at the village of Ban Xanghai,
where they make the distillation of local rice wine. On return, we take a short
drive to Ban Phanom, well known
for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang. (B)
Day3.
Luang Prabang – Departure
The National
Museum at the former Royal Palace,
which displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of
Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last
sovereign, and the Central Market
are not to be missed. After visiting these sights in the morning, you will have
free time for your own exploration of the town and strolling around the shopping
area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure. (B)
