04 Days 03 Nites - Luang Prabang Revealed / Laos Tour

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.

Routes: Luang Prang- Pak Ou caves and Xiengmene-Khuang Si Waterfall and Ban Chan

Duration: 4 Days/3 Nites

• Day1.  Arrival – Luang Prabang - Half Day City Tour ( Dinner)

• Day2.  Luang Prabang  –  Pak Ou Caves and Xiengmene (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

• Day3.  Luang Prabang  –  Khuang Si Waterfall and Ban Chan (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

• Day4.  Luang Prabang – Departure

Tour Prices Include

Hotel in twin / triple sharing room basic with daily breakfast

Ground transfers and transportation as per program with air–conditioned vehicles

Domestic air fares as per program with domestic airport taxes

Domestic boat fares as per program

Sightseeing tours with entry fee as per program

Meals as indicated: breakfast / lunch / dinner

Complimentary mineral water on tour (01 bottle / pax / day)

Service of an English speaking guide throughout the trip

Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions

Tour Prices Exclude

International airfare

International airport taxes

Travel insurance

Meals not mentioned

Drink

Personal expenses

Myanmar visa fee

Myanmar visa service fee

Tipping

Seasonal supplements and compulsory arrangements

Any other services not mentioned in “Cost includes” section

 Day1.  Arrival – Luang Prabang –   Half Day City Tour ( Dinner)

On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Time permitting; your half day city tour begins with a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts. We then head to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We also have time to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai.Enjoy dinner.Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day2.  Luang Prabang  –   Pak Ou Caves and Xiengmene (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After Breakfast.Today we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, firstly stopping at Xiengmene, where we visit Wat Long Khun, and the limestone cave Tham Sakkarin, and a tour around Ban Xiengmene village. Following a picnic lunch, we then continue by boat up the Mekong which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well time to explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving.Dinner at local restaurant.Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day3.  Luang Prabang  –   Khuang Si Waterfall and Ban Chan (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

After Breakfast.Today we cross the Mekong River by boat, to the picturesque village of Ban Chan, a pottery village.We then visit the morning Phousi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, a Hmong village, Ban Ou a Laoloum village and Ban Thapene, Khmu villages.After lunch on trip.This then takes us to the beautiful Khuang Si Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. We then return to Luang Prabang by late afternoon.Dinner at local restaurant.Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day4.  Luang Prabang – Departure (Breakast)

After breakfast and check-out hotel.Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.

Remarks:

The hotels mentioning above are the best suitable hotels for each category at each cities. In case of those hotels are not available, Dong Travel reserve the right to change to alternative hotels available with more or less the same quality and price. All the surcharges arising from such changes must be under client's own account.

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The passenger accepts that all tours are of an adventurous nature and involve an element of personal risk. Dong Travel, however, will not be responsible for and will not accept any liability for loss, personal injury or damage occurred during the tour. In case of such misadventure, Dong Travel would offer the every possible assistance to the passenger.

In case of any unexpected events/ circumstances such as flight delays, regional riots, natural disasters, etc., which are beyond control, Dong Travel has reserve the right to provide alternative accommodation or change the programs. However, we will endeavor to find the best possible alternatives in order to maintain the standard of quality of arrangements originally confirmed. Subsequent expenses must be borne by passengers.