Luang Prabang highlights

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1. Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival.

   Welcome to Laos! Upon arrival Luang Prabang airport, you will be picked up by our representative and transfer to hotel for checking in and relax.
   The rest of the day is in free at leisure.
   Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

2. Day 2: Luang Prabang – World Heritage Site.

   Following breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the former king’s palace, which is now a museum. The many items nicely displayed include rare furniture, traditional costumes and arts, jewelry, ornaments as well as working tools and utensils of the early part of the 20th century. Then we embark on a tour of this enthralling town to visit Wats Xieng Thong, the Golden City monastery, which dates back to the 16th century and is considered to be the finest in Laos. Furthermore, we visit the fine temples of Wats Mai, Vixoun, and wat Aham. Then visit the Traditional Art and Ethnology center. Later that day, we adjourn to the Phousi Holy Hill to enjoy the marvelous panoramic views of the town at sunset.
   At night, visit the night market by your own.
   Meals: Breakfast.
   Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

3. Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave.

   After breakfast, we embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as explore 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 the local make the rice wine. On return, we take a short visit to Khop Noi art gallery before transferring back to hotel for relaxing.
   Meals: Breakfast.
   Accommodation: Hotel in LuangPrabang.

4. Day 4: Luang Prabang – Khuang Si Waterfall.

   An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there you will visit the morning Phosi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weaving.
   Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails.
   We return to the city by late evening see daily life of local monks at Wat Siphouthabath.
   Meals: Breakfast.
   Accommodation: Hotel in Luang Prabang.

5. Day 5: Luang Prabang Departure.

   You will have free time for shopping before transfer to airport for departure flight.
   Meals: Breakfast.