- Tour route: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves - Xiengmene - Khuang Si Waterfall - Ban Chan – Luang Prabang
- Duration: 4 days
- Date: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
- Start/End: Luang Prabang/Luang Prabang
- Tour type: Landscape, Culture and Nature, Hill Tribe Discovery
- Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
- Active level: Moderate, Easy walking and trekking
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang - Half Day City Tour
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves and Xiengmene
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Khuang Si Waterfall and Ban Chan
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure
Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang - Half Day City Tour
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi 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 the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hilltribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves and Xiengmene (B)
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. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang - Khuang Si Waterfall and Ban Chan (B)
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. 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. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.
