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Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival
Arrive in Luang Prabang airport, you are met and transferred to the hotel. After a short rest, we are riding to visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; we enjoy a short tour seeing the oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represent the classical architecture of Luang Prabang temple.
We then 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, from there we experience the Street Night Market where you can found the traditional textile collection, gift away and souvenirs.
Note: Up to the flight time, we can adjust the first day to suit the program
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Trekking – Muang Khai – Khouangsi
Breakfast, we cross the Mekong River to the right bank, and start an easy trekking to visit the ancient royal temple of Wat Long Khoune and continue the trek to Ban Chan to visit the traditional pottery kiln. Then, take a long-tail boat to Muang Khai to continue the trek from Ban Nong Haew, located over the mountain path to visit the hill tribe villages such as Khmou, H’mong and arrive at natural waterfall of Khuangsi, where you can splash into a cool big pool and strolling around in unspoiled natural forest, visit the village of Ban Thaphen and Ban Ouay. Overnight at Ban Thapen.
Day 3: Khouangsi waterfall - Luang Prabang – Departure
Breakfast, very early morning, we are driving back to Luang Prabang to 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. As our city exploring is on, we continue visiting the local market at Phosi Market, where can be found the topical local foods of Luang Prabang displace. Transfer you to airport. End of the tour.
INDCLUDES:
- Transportation in private air-conditioned
- Accommodation in hotels (twin shared)
- English speaking guide (Other languages are upon request)
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- Domestic gov’t tax and service charge
- Luggage handling
EXCLUDES:
- Meals are quoted separately
- International air tickets to/from Laos
- Visa to Laos
- Departure airport tax US$10.00/pax
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Single room (quoted separately)
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated…
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