Day1. Arrival – Luang Prabang
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. 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
Day2. Luang Prabang – City 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. We then visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts, 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
Day3. Luang Prabang – Mandalao Elephant Conservation – Cooking Class (B/L/D)
After breakfast, we drive to Mandalao Elephant Conservation about 30minutes, we will take half day tour: You will trek through the jungle alongside two adult elephants, surrounded by jungle streams and luscious rice fields as you trek (2.5km round trip). Once your trek is completed, a delicious lunch will follow at the MandaLao property. Then we drive back to Luangprabang then it’s free time for your leisure then at 16:00pm we have Cooking Class at Tammarin Restaurant. Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day4: Luang Prabang – Kuangsi Fall – Deparrture (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.
We wil drive to Kuangsi Waterfall, Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Na Ouan, a Hmong village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, all Khmu villages. 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. We return to the city by afternoon for lunch then transfer to the airport.
Inclusive of above prices:
- Private transportation in private
- Accommodation in twin shared room
- Half day Elephant Activity at Mandalao Camp + Cooking Class
- Private boat trip as stated in above sights
- English speaking guide
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Meals: as mentioned in the itineraries (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Gov’t tax and service charge
Luggage handling and drinking water
Exclusive of above prices:
- Visa stamping fee on arrival
- Domestic air ticket as stated only
- Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Single room (quoted separately)
- Other foreign language guide
- Peak tourist season or special event rates
Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
Cancellation policy:
- No Show = 100 % charge
- 1-7days = 50 % of the tour price
- 8-14days = 30 % of the tour price
- 15-30 days = 10 % of the tour price
- 31 days up = no charge
Additional Remarks:
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on the confirmed flights, road conditions, and room
- Hotels listed in above might not be upto standard of your expectation, especially in the remote area where limitation of accommodation.
- Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations