3Days Charming Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves
Price from: $1028 per person on Twin sharing basis
Day 1: Luang Prabang
Arrive in the morning at Luang Prabang Airport where you will be met on arrival and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, drive to the town for a brief city tour visiting the Former Royal Palace (now the National Museum), Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Sen, Wat Visun. End the day enjoying the sunset from the top of Mount Phou Si.
Day 2: Luang Prabang-Pak Ou Caves (B)
Take a full-day boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to explore local villages at Ban Xiengmene and Ban Chan. Continue with the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun, which once belonged to the royal family and nearby Sackarine Caves and continue cruising Pak Ou cave. Explore caves and cross Mekong River at Ban Ou for lunch at a local restaurant.
Return by road to Luang Prabang, stopping en route at Ban Xang Hai, where the residents create a unique rice wine called lao lao and continue to typical Lao villages at Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek, well known for its handmade Jute Sar paper.
Day 3: Luang Prabang (B)
You may wish 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. After breakfast visit Luang Prabang Market and a number of shops selling antiques and silver jewellery made by mountain tribes. You will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Note: This is a private tour and departs daily.
Included: Accommodation for 2 nights, meals as per itinerary, transfers and sightseeing as indicated, local English speaking guides and entrance fees.
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Prices quoted are valid till 30 September 2024. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.