LAOS FAMILY HOLIDAY IN LUANG PRABANG

Luang Prabang boasts excellent architecture reflecting a blend of Laotian and Indochina influences. After the Royal Family in Luang Prabang dissolved in 1975, the former Royal Palace reopened as a National Museum, displaying personal artefacts of the royal family. There are many national and historical monuments in this historical city, displaying the richness of Lao culture. Luang Prabang is an idyllic and serene destination, perfect for forgetting existence and floating away with the slow paced ambiance of this magnificent city.

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* BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival – Luang Prabang Sightseeing Tour

Day 2: Luang Prabang Package Tour (B/-/-)

Day 3: Luang Prabang  Travel Package Tour to Pak Ou cave (B/-/-)

Day 4: Luang Prabang  Vacations to Kuangsi Water fall (B/-/-)

Day 5: Luang Prabang  – Departure (B/-/-)

DAY 1 – LAOS FAMILY HOLIDAY IN LUANG PRABANG: ARRIVAL – LUANG PRABANG SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. Located in northern Laos at the heart of a mountainous region. The town is built on a peninsula formed by the Mekong and the Nam Khan River. Mountain ranges (in particular the PhouThao and PhouNang mountains) encircle the city in lush greenery. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. Today is free at your leisure to explore the city.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

       
Monks Collecting Alms – Pak Ou Buddha Caves

DAY 2 - LAOS FAMILY HOLIDAY IN LUANG PRABANG: LUANG PRABANG PACKAGE TOUR (B/-/-)

After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. Today, we also visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines 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 panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 3 - LAOS FAMILY HOLIDAY IN LUANG PRABANG: LUANG PRABANG TRAVEL PACKAGE TOUR TO PAK OU CAVE (B/-/-)

Today, we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching 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 disembark the boat to visit traditional villages, and continue taking a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 4 - LAOS FAMILY HOLIDAY IN LUANG PRABANG: LUANG PRABANG VACATIONS TO KHOUANG SI WATERFALL (B/-/-)

An optional 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. From there you will 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, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, all Khmu villages. 

      
Khuang Si Waterfall – Royal Palace Museum

This then takes us to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pools or walk along the forest trails. After returning to Luang Prabang by late afternoon, we continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for its silk weavings and for its Saa (jute) Papermaking. We return to the city by late evening to admire the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.

DAY 5 - LAOS FAMILY HOLIDAY IN LUANG PRABANG: LUANG PRABANG – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

Today we visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace.  It displays a collection of artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. There will also be time for us to look around the Central Market. After visiting these sights in the morning, there may be free time (depending on your flight) to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure .
* INCLUDING:
•Transportation in private
•Accommodation in twin shared room
•Boat trip as stated in above sights
•English speaking guide
•Admission fee to indicated sights
•Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
•Gov’t tax and service charge
•Luggage handling and drinking water

* EXCLUDING:
•Visa stamping fee on arrival
•All air tickets in/to/from Laos
•Travel Insurance in all kinds
•Lunch or dinner unless where stated
•Single room (quoted separately)
•Other foreign language guide
•Peak tourist season or special event rates
•Tip, drinks and other personal expenses