Luang Prabang Stopover 3 Days

3 daysLuang Prabang - Pak Ou Caves - Alms Giving

The daily morning ritual of Alms Giving, you will experience saffron-clad monks collecting offerings or ‘Alms’ from faithful local residents. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the daily procession.  

  • Car
  • Caves
  • Temple
  • Historical sites

DAY 1: WELCOME TO LUANG PRABANG

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by UNESCO to be ‘the best-preserved city in South East Asia’

Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 2: LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVES & CITY TOUR (B, L)

After breakfast, embark on cruise boat upstream on the Mekong River, which gives you a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.

Returning to Luang Prabang you have the option of visiting Ban Xanghai, where the local specialty of rice wine is produced; Ban Xiengkek and Ban Xangkhong where villagers making jute paper and continue to visit the textile village of Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving.

Once return to Luang Prabang city, continue exploring the highlights of Luang Prabang including a visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artefacts from the Royal period in Luang Prabang; visit the city’s oldest temples, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roof sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Lao architecture, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham. We finish the day by observing the view of Luang Prabang town at Phousi mountain and night market.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

DAY 3: ALMS GIVING AND TRANSFER TO AIRPORT (B)

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.

This morning, we drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails.
Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.

From$1533.901.500 ₫
From$1533.901.500 ₫per person

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