Luang Prabang Highlights - 4 D / 3 N

Sabaidee! Welcome to Luang Prabang, a tranquil town with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop, which has been claimed by UNESCO to be "the best preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia".
You are greeted by your guide and driver at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at your own leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Breakfast at your hotel
Start your day at the vibrant Morning Market, where you can explore a fascinating variety of local products, Wat Mai – the largest and most richly decorated temple in town. The monastery served as a temple for the royal family and is the residence of the Pra Sangkharat, the highest Laotian Buddhist dignitary. Some steps away, we’ll pay a visit to The National Museum, housed in the former Royal Palace, showcases many treasures of Laos' royal past and features the Prabang, the sacred Buddha image for which Luang Prabang was named. End our morning at Wat Xieng Thong, the largest and most splendid temple of Luang Prabang royal city, best known for its impressive Tree of Life mural depicting the Buddhist story.
Lunch is served at local restaurant
Afternoon: you will go by boat to Pak Ou Caves, enjoy splendid natural scenery along the way and observing local fishermen and daily activities along the river. Pak Ou Caves, locally called Tam Ting, are filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. The caves are noted for their miniature Buddha sculptures. Hundreds of wooden Buddhist figures take many different positions, including meditation, teaching, peace, rain and reclining (nirvana).
On the way back, you will also have the opportunity to visit the local riverside villages of Ban Xanghai, a popular stop-over producing some special varieties of Laolao, the local rice wine. Second stop at Ban Xang Khong, known for its handmade paper and weaving craft.
On the bright day, you’ll have chance to enjoy the marvellous sunset while cruising down along the mighty Mekong.
Evening, enjoy Luang Prabang night market, offering a lovely variety of handmade textiles crafted by local and hill-tribe people, along with street food, knick-knacks and friendly banter.
Dinner at your own arrangement. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Optional: We have the possibility this morning to wake up very early to go witness the Tak Bat ceremony, when the monks process along the streets of the town to receive the daily alms from locals.
Travel south of town to the famous Kuangsi Waterfall; the turquoise color of the water with a backdrop of white limestone cliffs gives the waterfall a magical appearance. Depending on the season the water level varies and you can be swimming in the beautiful pools. While there, you also will have the opportunity to visit the Sun Bear Reserve, a conservation center that rescues animals from the wildlife trade.
On the way back, visit the Ock Pop Tock weaving centre, run by an organisation that offers local weavers the chance to earn a decent income with their weaving skills.
Overnight in Luang Prabang

Breakfast at your hotel. Free to enjoy your last moments in Luang Prabang.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to the next destination. We trust that you enjoyed your Vacation.
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