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Luang Prabang Heritage Exposure

4 days
Suggested Length
Private
Tour

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Day 1

Luang Prabang Arrival

Arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport, collect your luggage process through custom. Your private tour guide and driver from Indochina Pioneer will be waiting for you outside the baggage claim/ customs area to transfer you in a private vehicle to the hotel downtown.

Please look for your tour guide who will be waiting for you OUTSIDE the arrival hall. He/She will hold up your names on a welcome signboard.

While every effort is made to have your room available upon arrival, check-in time is at 02:00 pm; your room may or may not be ready before this time. Your tour guide will provide additional details regarding your stay, and you will be able to ask any questions you may have. The rest of the day will be at leisure.

Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: (_/_/_)

Day 2

Luang Prabang – Pak Ou caves

Optional: For early risers, there is a very special dawn visit to watch the monks collecting the alms.

Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, you will embark on a cruise up the Mekong River to Pak Ou Caves. Locally referred to as Tam Ting, these two caves are carved out of towering limestone cliffs and contain thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. Lunch in a local restaurant. This afternoon, you will visit the former Royal Palace, now is the National Museum, where you will explore the history of Laos. Continue on foot to Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-relief, and Wat Sensoukarahm. End this morning’s tour at Wat Xieng Thong, one of Laos’ most beautiful temple. We’ll continue to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre, a museum dedicated to exploring the rich diversity of Laos’ ethnic minorities. Traditional costumes, tools, and artifacts are on display alongside in-depth descriptions and written histories (note: closed on Monday).

Optional: Evening performance at Royal Ballet Theatre (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 6 pm, closed from June to September)

Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: (Breakfast/Lunch/_)

Day 3

Luang Prabang – Kuang Si Waterfall

This morning, we’ll visit Wat Visoun – the holiest temple in town and Wat Aham, Wat That where the King Sisavangvong ashes are kept. Afternoon, you will be driven through Luang Prabang countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls (32km southwest of the city). Upon reaching the Kuang Si Waterfall, relax and enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings. Visit the bear sanctuary which is next to the falls, run by Free The Bears Fund Inc. Back in town, climb up to the top of Mount Phousi and enjoy the sunset over the town.

Overnight in Luang Prabang
Meals: (Breakfast/_/_)

Day 4

Luang Prabang – Departure

Free at your own leisure until our driver transfers you to the airport for your departure flight home.

Meals: (Breakfast/_/_)

Useful information

This tour is built upon our firsthand knowledge & experience, offering you the best choices available. The price of this trip varies depending on the number of people in your party, dates of departure, and the availability of ground services. Please click on REQUEST A FREE QUOTE (above) and supply the required information, enabling us to send you your personalized quote within 24 hours!

Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suite your requirements.

What’s Included?

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  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Private Vehicles and Drivers
  • Private English Speaking Guides (Other languages if available, upon request)
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)

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  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes

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What’s Not Included?

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  • Your International Flights to and from Laos
  • Laos entry Visa Fees (contact us for further information)
  • Personal Expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Any bank fees or charges at your end

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  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal Travel Insurance
  • Tips for guides and drivers

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