Luang Prabang World Heritage Discovery

Luang Prabang is Laos’ foremost tourist show piece. Deservedly so! The gleaming temple roofs, partially renovated provincial French architecture and eclectic mix of residence gives this town loads of character and style. This four day sightseeing tour presents the highlights of UNESCO World Heritage town, Luang Prabang and surrounding areas. From pagodas to temples, old colonial architecture to a boat trip on the Mekong River and a refreshing swim at Kuang Si Waterfalls.

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Duration: 4 days/3 nights

Tour Code: MLLS02

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Traditional Villages - Kuang Si Waterfall

• Day 1 - Luang Prabang Arrival - City Tour

  Place Transport: Airplane->Car 
  Meals: Dinner

  Warmly welcome to Luang Prabang - the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City . Transfer to hotel for check-in.
  
  In the afternoon, you take a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of temples, of which nearly fifty temples still remain in the town and surrounding areas. Visit Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple served as a small museum for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple, whose two guardian figures at the foot of the steps which represent two characters from the Ramayana – Hanuman, the Monkey God and a fierce Yaksa; Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture; Phousi Hill, the 328 steps leads to the summit of Phousi hill that dominates the sky-line of Luang Prabang overlooking the finest panoramic view in the whole Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang. 

  Day 2 - Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave - Traditional Villages

  Place Transport: Car->Cruise 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos , being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the ritual.
  
  Following breakfast, you depart from hotel to the boat landing for an excursion by boat upstream on the Mekong to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimeter to two meters in height.
  
  En route, Lao typical villages are barely visible behind a screen of foliage. Slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. First stop will be at Ban Muangkeo, a well-known village for Lao traditional rice whisky, namely Laoh-Khao to be distilled. We are welcome to taste it and also take away. Lunch is at a riverside restaurant.
  
  You drive back to Luang Prabang in late afternoon and continue by car to outskirt of town to visit Ban Xangkhong, a well-known village for its wood paper making and also Lao silk weavings with natural dyes. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

  Day 3 - Luang Prabang - Kuang Si Waterfall

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Today you take a drive (30 km South) to visit Kuangsi Waterfall, which, though not very high, is spectacular and really beautiful with its green surroundings as the preserved National park. En-route, you stop to visit a fresh produced market namely Talad Phosy, and also visit Ban Na Oune , a small village of a hill-tribe group “Hmong”, probably the best-known minority group in Laos . Just before arriving at Kuangsi waterfall, there is another village of Khmu minority group, namely Ban Tha Pane that we will visit. Picnic lunch is served at the shady park nearby Kuangsi waterfall. There is plenty of time for relaxing and a swim in cool water, before you head back to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon. The rest of the day is spent by visiting various craft-shops, including silver smiths' and also Hmong market in town, where some skilled embroidery-works of Hmong ladies can be seen. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

  Day 4 - Luang Prabang Departure

  Place Transport: Car->Airplane 
  Meals: Breakfast

  Enjoy your free time for souvenir shopping until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 03 Nights Accommodation with breakfast.
  
  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.
  
  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program 
  
  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.
  

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.
  
  - Dinners, except as specified above.
  
  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 
  
  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note
  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
  
  What to bring?
  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...z
  
  How to start?
  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country. 
  - You can get Laos Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport).