Day 1 : Luang - Prabang

On arrival, you are welcomed to Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of Lane Xang kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage city. We take a sightseeing tour of the sacred city of temples,of which nearly fifty temples still remain in the town and surrounding areas. Visit Wat Visoun, the 16th century temple served as a small musuem for religious artifacts; Wat Aham, the early 19th century temple, whose two guardian figures at the foot of the steps which represent two characters from the Ramayana - Hanuman, the Monkey God and a fierce Yaksa; Wat Xiengthong, the 16th century temple which, more than any temples in Luang Prabang, epitomizes all the elegance and grace of Luang Prabang architecture; Phousi Hill, the 328 steps leads to the summit of Phousi hill that dominates the sky-line of Luang Prabang overlooking the finest panoramic view in the whole Luang Prabang. Over night in Luang Prabang.

Day 2 : Luang - Prabang

After breakfast, we depart the hotel to the boat landing, and take an excursion by boat, upstream on the Mekong to visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong and Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images, which range from a mere centimeter to two meters in height. En route, Lao typical villages are barely visible behind a screen of foliage. Slender canoes bobbing by the shore, bamboo poles and floats mark the location of nets and fish traps. Our first stop will be at Ban Muangkeo, a well-known village for Lao traditional rice whiskey, namely Laoh-Khao to be distilled. We are welcome to taste it and also buy and bring with you. Lunch is at a riverside restaurant. We arrive back at Luang Prabang in late afternoon, and continue by car to outskirt of town to visit Ban Xangkhong, a well-known village for its wood paper making and also Lao silk weaving with natural dyes. Transfer back to hotel. Over night in Luang Prabang.

* Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
* Hotel: Phousi Hotel or Villa Santi Resort

Day 3 : Luang - Prabang

Early morning, depart hotel to witness the procession of Buddhist monks collecting alms along the main street in town. Breakfast at hotel, this day is spent free for own exploration of this charming city.

* Meal: Breakfast

Hotel Website
www.phousihotel.laopdr.com
www.villasantihotel.com

Price inclusive of:

• 2 nights accommodation in Twin sharing
• All ground transportation as per program
• Meals : 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunch
• All admission fees as per program
• English speaking guide

Price exclude:

• Beverages during meals
• Other personal expenses
• All flight tickets
• VISA fee / 31-35$ per person and 2 photo passport size
• International airport tax 10USD/person
• Domestic airport tax 5,000 LAK/person
• Extra night at Phousi Hotel or Villa Santi Hotel

Flight Option : International Flight : Bangkok-Luang Prabang
                                                          Luang Prabang- Bangkok

Domestic Flight : Vientiane- Luang Prabang
                            Luang Prabang- Vientiane