Visit Vat Visoun, the site of an impressive
stupa, That Makmo, stylistically more
Srilankalese than Lao. Then walk to the nearby
Vat Aham, which is one of the city’s major
tutelary shrines, dedicated to Deveta Luang
(spirit) Pu Gneu Ya Gneu (ancestors). Climb Vat
Phousi hill for an outstanding view over the
city. Continue to visit Vat Sene and Vat Xieng
Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple.
The sim of the Vat represents the classic Luang
Prabang temple architecture with roofs that
sweep low to the ground. In the compound stand
several small chapels housing bronze Buddha
images, which were displayed in Paris in 1911.
Near the East gate stands the Royal Funeral
Chapel. Inside are an impressive 12-meter high
funeral chariot and various funeral urns of
each Royal Family’s member. The gilt panel on
the exterior of the chapel depicts a semi-erotic
episode from Ramayana. Next, drive to visit Ban
Phanom, a weaving village populated by Thai Lu.
Fast Facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang
Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate):08:00 – 12:00 hrs; or
13:30 – 17:30 hrs
Transfer from/to hotel: Yes, included
Meals included: No
Private tour, Minimum 1 person
CITY, TEMPLES & SURROUNDS
Tourcode: DIN-LPQTEM
Visit Vat Visoun, the site of an impressive
stupa, That Makmo, stylistically more
Srilankalese than Lao. Then walk to the nearby
Vat Aham, which is one of the city’s major
tutelary shrines. Climb Vat Phousi hill for an
outstanding view over the city. Continue to
visit Vat Sene and Vat Xieng Thong, considered
as the most beautiful temple. Next, drive to
visit Ban Phanom, a weaving village populated by
Thai Lu. After lunch at a local restaurant,
visit the National Museum (former King’s Palace)
displaying a collection of personal artifacts of
the Royal Family. Then stroll through the lively
Central Market where the ethnic minorities of
the surroundings come daily to trade their
goods. Drive to Ban Xang Khong village to see
how traditional Sa paper is made. View the
sunset from the banks of the Mekong River.
Fast facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang
Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate): 08:00 – 17:30 hrs
Transfer from/to hotel : Yes,
Meals included: Lunch
Private tour, Minimum 1 person
PAK OU CAVE
Tour code: DIN- LPQPAK
Visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most
beautiful temple. The sim of the Vat represents
the classic Luang Prabang temple architecture
with roofs that sweep low to the ground. In the
compound stand several small chapels housing
bronze Buddha images, which were displayed in
Paris in 1911. Near the East gate stands the
Royal Funeral Chapel. Inside are an impressive
12-meter high funeral chariot and various
funeral urns of each Royal Family’s member. The
gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts
a semi-erotic episode from Ramayana. Then board
a traditional riverboat for a trip upstream the
Mekong River to visit the famous caves of Pak Ou
housing thousands of statues representing Lord
Buddha.
Picnic lunch at a bamboo cottage overlooking the
confluence between the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers.
Return to Luang Prabang by boat with a stopover
at the village of Ban Xhang Hai, which produces
local rice wine. Continue by car to visit Ban
Phanom, a weaving village populated by Thai Lu
that originally came from Sipsongpanna in
Southern China.
Fast facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang
Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate): 08:00 – 17:30 hrs
(depending on season & weather)
Transfer from/to hotel Yes, included
Meals included: 1 lunch
Private tour, Minimum 1 person
KHOUANG XI WATERFALL
Tourcode: DIN-LPQKHO
Departure by road to the Khuang Xi Waterfalls
(30 kms, approx. 1 hour drive). The waterfalls
tumble over multi – tiered limestone formations
into cool, clear pools ideal for swimming and
relaxing. On the way to the waterfalls, visit
the Khmu minority village of Ban Thapaene for a
glimpse into their lifestyle.
Picnic lunch nearby the waterfalls. Return to
Luang Prabang. On the way, visit Ban Xom, a
lowland Lao village known for its cotton
production. Stop at Ban Xang Khong village to
see how traditional Sa paper is made.
Fast Facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang
Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate):08:00 – 17:30 hrs (depening
on season & weather)
Transfer from/to hotel Yes
Meals included: Inclusion
Private tour: Minimum 1 person
ETHNIC MINORITY VILLAGES
Tour code: DIN-LPQETH
In the morning, drive to visit Ban Xongja (Hmong
village) followed by Ban Nayang (Thai Lu
village). After lunch, take a scenic boat trip
on the Nam Ou River before returning to Luang
Prabang.
Fast facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang
Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate):08:00 – 17:30 hrs
(depending on season & weather)
Transfer from/to hotel : Yes
Meals included: 1 lunch
Private tour, Minimum 1 person
NONGKHIO
Tourcode: DIN - LPQCNO
Depart by road to the town-ship of Nongkhio.
En-route, a stop is made to visit the caves
which housed dozens of people made homeless and
seeking refuge during the war. You will receive
an introduction to Lao textiles by expert
crafts-people, and then enjoy a Lao traditional
lunch with cooking instruction. Enjoy a scenic
trip on the Nam Ou River before returning to
Luang Prabang.
Fast facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang
Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate): 08:00 – 17:30 hrs
(depending on season & weather)
Transfer from/to hotel : Inclusion
Meals : 1 lunch
Private tour, Minimum 1 person / Maximum 10
people
NAM OU RIVER
Tour code: DIN- LPQNAO
Travel by car to the ethnic minority village of
Ban Nayang (Thai Lu). Cruise back to Luang
Prabang along the Nam Ou River. Stopover at the
famous Pak Ou caves followed by a picnic lunch
near-by. Continue your cruise down the Mekong
River to Luang Prabang.
Fast facts:
Tour departure: Daily from Luang
Prabang hotels
Duration (approximate):08:00 – 17:30 hrs
(depending on season & weather)
Transfer from/to hotel: Included
Meals included 1 picnic lunch
Private tour, Minimum 1 person
