Ancient Capital Luang Prabang 4 days  

Day 1: Arrival (D)

Arrive in Luang Prabang and meet your tour guide for transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, before tonight’s welcome dinner.

Day2: Luang Prabang (B,L)

For early-risers there’s a very special dawn visit to witness the throngs of orange-robed monks leaving their pagodas to receive offerings of food from Luang Prabang residents. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

In the morning visit a weaving village (Xang Khong) where traditional Lao textiles are woven and where Sa paper is made en route to Wat Xieng Lek.

In the afternoon, visit the former Royal Palace and Wat Mai, a temple renowned for its golden bas-reliefs. Then don your walking shoes for a 328 step climb to the top of Mount Phousi to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and surrounding countryside.

Stop at the evening hill tribe market.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou (B,L)
After breakfast, visit beautiful Wat Xieng Thong whose best face is displayed in the morning sun, before embarking on a boat trip on the Mekong River to visit mysterious Pak Ou Caves. Return to Luang Prabang.
 

In the afternoon, continue exploring the hidden treasures of town. In the courtyard of Wat Visun stands the Watermelon Stupa shaped like the fruit its name is derived from.

We will also visit Wat Aham where we can find the altar of the 2 geniuses of Luang Prabang, before visiting Wat That where the ashes of King Sisavang Vong are interred inside the large central stupa.

Visit the Wat Pra Bat Thai for a stunning sunset.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Day 4: Luang Prabang (B)
Transfer to the airport, tour ends.