Tour Code: LTCB 03
Tour Duration: 6 days/ 5 nights
Starts/Ends: Huay xai/ Luang Prabang
Tour Level: Moderate
Group Size: Private only – 1 person and above
BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival – Huay xai
Day 2: Huay xai – Pakbeng
Day 3: Pakbeng – Luang Prabang
Day 4: Luang Prabang City Tour
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Kuangsi waterfall
Day 6: Departure
- Full Itinerary
- Price & Inclusion
- Accommodation
- Photos
Day 1: Arrival – Huay xai (D)
Crossing the Mekong River between Laos-Thailand borders, check in the Guesthouse. There is no activity today but our guide will give us a short brief itinerary for next day.
Day 2: Huay xai – Pakbeng (B, L)
After early breakfast at the hotel we will meet our local guide before continuing tour to Pakbeng. In Ban Huay xai we will board our boat and cruise down the Mekong River to Pakbeng, we will stop to observe village life and ethnic group along the Mekong River. Overnight in Pakbeng.
Day 3: Pakbeng – Luang Prabang (B, L)
Following the early rise we will visit the local market where tribes exchange their goods. Afterwards we continue the cruise to Luang Prabang along the river we will stop the Hmong village and we visit Pak Ou cave which has a thousand Buddha images. On the way back we will stop at Ban Xanghai, a village which is famed for the production of traditional Lao rice alcohol. Watch the distillation process and then sample the product. We are back to the Wharf and transfer to the hotel by car after that. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 4: Luang Prabang City Tour (B)
Today our first visit will be the National Museum then two magnificent temples – Wat Visoun, Wat Xienthong. After our lunch we climb up the Phousi Mountain to enjoy its sacred stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the river. From there, we will explore the Night Market Street, where we can find lovely handicrafts made by our local people. Overnight in the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Kuangsi waterfall (B)
We may like to get up early to see the morning procession of monks along Sisavangvong Road lined with the local people waiting to make their offerings of food. Then after breakfast we take a short drive to Ban Xangkhong – a weaving village and to Ban XiangLek – a village producing “sa” paper. Then it’s a long drive to Kuang Si Waterfall set in the lush green surroundings of one of the National Conservation Areas. En route, there are stops to visit the small villages of Ban Na Oune, a Hmong village, and Ban Tha Pane, a Khmu minority village. Then it’s back to Luang Prabang by the late afternoon The day will end with a visit to see the footprints of the Buddha at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 6: Departure (B)
Today, we are free at our leisure until the time to transfer to the airport. Our vehicle and guide will see you off then.
About Price:
Since this is a private tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!
What’s included?
- Transportation in private air-conditioned
- Accommodation in twin shared
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- English speaking guide (Other languages upon request)
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Meals as mention in the itinerary: (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)
- Domestic tax and service charge
- Luggage handling
What’s excluded?
- Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
- International airport departure tax US$10.00/pax
- International air tickets to/from Laos
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Single supplement (quoted separately)
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated
- Domestic air ticket with airport tax
- Mekong River in Pakbeng
- Ban Xang Hai Village
- Wat Visoun – Luang Phrabang
- Khouangsi Waterfalls