The “Highlights of Luang Prabang” tour is a 4 days & 3 nights tour that takes you to some of the most beautiful and historically significant destinations in Laos. Starting in Luang Prabang, you’ll explore the city’s temples, palaces, and markets, including the famous Night Market. You’ll then journey up the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, where you’ll see thousands of Buddha images and statues. Next, you’ll visit the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall, known for its cascading tiers of turquoise water and lush jungle surroundings. Here, you can swim in the natural pools, hike through the nearby forest, or simply relax and take in the stunning scenery. Throughout the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about Laos’ rich cultural and natural heritage from knowledgeable local guides. You’ll also enjoy delicious traditional food and experience the warm hospitality of the Lao people. Let’s explore with Golden Lotus Travel the beauty and culture of this unique country.
Luang Prabang (Google Map)
1 hour before departure
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. Landing in Luang Prabang, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
For early risers, there is a very special dawn visit to watch the monks collecting the alms. As the sun begins to rise, long lines of orange-robed monks leave their pagodas and walk barefoot down the streets collecting offerings from Luang Prabang residents. It is a beautiful, serene ceremony that highlights the spiritualism of the Laos people. Visit Morning Market where you can find all ingredients for local food. Return to your hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, you 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. Go back to your hotel at noon time.
Then in the afternoon, visit 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.
In the evening, at your leisure time you may explore Street Night Bazaar, where you can find the lovely collection and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
In the morning, you will drive through the Luang Prabang countryside to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Along the way by the Mekong River you will see gorgeous landscapes of many rice fields, hills and villages. You will visit an ethnic minority at a village where their local culture has remained unchanged for centuries. Upon reaching Kuang Si Waterfalls, relax and enjoy the magnificent natural surroundings.
Continue our city tour with the impressive stupa of Wat Mai and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple. Then you will 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.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
After breakfast, you will be free until a good time drive to the airport for your departure flight.
The Highlights of Luang Prabang tour exceeded my expectations. The itinerary was packed with interesting and beautiful places, and the guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of the region. The Pak Ou Caves were fascinating, and the Kuangsi Waterfall was a true gem. The accommodations were also comfortable and clean. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Luang Prabang in a short amount of time
My friends and I had an amazing time on the Highlights of Luang Prabang tour. The itinerary was well-planned and we got to see so many beautiful places in just 4 days. The highlight for us was definitely the Kuangsi Waterfall – it was breathtaking! The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and made sure we had a great time. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Luang Prabang.
