Luang Prabang was the former royal capital of Laos, also had the longest monarch in Southeast Asia with more than 62 kings over 600 years. The Cultural Heritage tour takes you through a myriad of temples that were left behind after the monarchy was dissolved in 1975. UNESCO preserves this historical city, known as one of the last Shangri-Las of Southeast Asia. You will find yourself mesmerized by the culture and captivated by the beautiful fairy tale setting
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
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| Day 1 |
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Vientine > Luang Prabang > Wat Aham > Wat Mai > Wat Visoun > Mount Phousi > Luang Prabang | Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to central capital or orientation tour... | B |
| Day 2 |
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Wat Sene > Wat Xieng Thong > Pak Ou Caves > Ban Xang Hai > Ban Phanom > Luang Prabang | This morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early mo... | B |
| Day 3 |
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National Museum > New Central Market > Vientine > Wat Sisaket > Wat Prakeo > That Luang Stupa | The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collecti... | B |
| Day 4 | Vientine | After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong... | B |
Full itinerary
Day 1: Vientine > Luang Prabang > Wat Aham > Wat Mai > Wat Visoun > Mount Phousi > Luang Prabang
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to central capital or orientation tour, [if time permits] then transfer to airport for a short flight to Luang Prabang, which 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 checking into hotel, 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 (B)
Meals: BDay 2: Wat Sene > Wat Xieng Thong > Pak Ou Caves > Ban Xang Hai > Ban Phanom > Luang Prabang
This morning you may want to wake up early and participate in the daily early morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black Alms-giving bowls being given offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice. Today, 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 embark on 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 local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Meals: BDay 3: National Museum > New Central Market > Vientine > Wat Sisaket > Wat Prakeo > That Luang Stupa
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. We visit these sights, this morning before we catch a flight back to Vientiane. Upon arrival, we see the major temples including the oldest Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image.On the way to the famous, sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph, sunset by Mekong Riverside and late evening. Overnight in Vientiane.
Meals: BDay 4: Vientine
After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits).The tour ends after your transfer to Wattay Airport or Friendship Bridge for departure. (B)
Meals: BInclusive of above prices
- Transportation in private
- Accommodation in twin shared room
- Domestic airticket as stated only
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- English speaking guide
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
- Gov’t tax and service charge
- Luggage handling and drinking water
Exclusive of above prices
- Visa stamping fee on arrival
- Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Lunch or dinner unless where stated
- Single room (quoted separately)
- Other foreign language guide
- Peak tourist season or special event rates
- Child or adult in triple sharing room
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
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