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Floating down serene rivers and coasting along country roads getting stunning views of the countryside.Travelling around ancient temples filled with enigmatic,saffron-cloaked monks. Sipping on a famous Beerlao brew as the setting sun melts the Mekong into a simmering river of gold, and monks chant their oms in the distance. Laos’s beautiful personalities, incredible sights and unique, laid-back nature can all be enjoyed in just a week.
Day 1: Luang Prabang – Arrival
On arrival Luang Prabang, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in.
After check in and refresh yourself, we will head to see the city’s oldest temples, the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roof sweeping low to the ground, representing classical Lao architecture, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham.
From there we climb to the top of Mount Phousi for panoramic view of the city and the sun setting over the Mekong River.
Your evening, explore the Luang Prabang Night Market is the famous of Luang Prabang you can find a unique selection of handmade textiles and handicrafts locally made by both ethnic Lao and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang – Pak ou Cave – Khuang Sii Waterfall (B)
This morning, you may rise early if you wish to participate in the daily morning ritual of saffron-clad monks with their black alms-giving bowls receiving offerings from the local people, including the ubiquitous sticky rice.
After breakfast at the Hotel, we will proceed to embark at the boat pier of Luang Prabang on a traditional boat and cruise upstream on Mekong River to visit Pak Ou Cave (Tham Ting). This cave you will find hundreds of Buddha Statues left there over hundreds of years.
Returning to Luang Prabang, on the way back we will take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village famous for its hand weaving.
From there we journey by car to Khouangsi Waterfall stopping along the way to visit the Hmong villages and on arrival at the Khouangsi Waterfall you will have short walk through the forest to the waterfall and opportunity to cool off with a refreshing swim in the clear pools below the falls and visit the Bear Sanctuary. Returning to Luang Prabang late afternoon and transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 3: Luang Prabang – Departure (B)
After breakfast at the Hotel and you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.
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