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Luang Prabang 6 Days

Day1. Arrival - Luang Prabang
Meet upon arrival, you are welcome to Luang Prabang, the ancient first capital of Lane Xang
kingdom, the center of religious life in Laos and today the World Heritage City. Transfer to
our hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, 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 museum 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.
Meals: None.
Transport: Private air-conditioned.
Accommodation: Hotel.

Day2. Luang Prabang (Trekking) - Kuangsi Waterfall
Breakfast, we begin to drive to upland country through beautiful scenic views to visit Ban
Long Laoh, a small Hmong hill tribe village, probably the best-known hill tribe in Laos. Begin
to trek about 3 hrs through beautiful lushly forested area and also rice fields to Kuangsi
Waterfall, which though not very high, but it is spectacular and really beautiful with its green
surroundings as the national protected forest area. We enjoy our a picnic lunch in the shady
park nearby Kuangsi Waterfall, where there is a plenty of time for relaxing and a swim in the
cool water before we drive back to Luang Prabang. After arriving in Luang Prabang, we
continue to drive outskirt of town to visit Ban Xangkhong, a well-known village for its wood
paper making and also Lao silk weavings with natural dyes.
Meals: B, L.
Transport: Private air conditioned, foot.
Accommodation: : Hotel.

Day3. Luang Prabang - Muang Ngoi (Kayaking On Nam Ou River)
Breakfast at hotel, we visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace which houses the
collection of valuables including the famous Prabang Buddha statue, gifts received from
foreign dignitaries…etc. We take an excursion by road (about 3hrs) to NongKhiao, the boat
landing village, then take a boat (45 minutes) upstream on the Nam Ou river to get to
Mouang Ngoi village, a very peaceful village on the left bank of Nam Ou river, which
surrounded by beautiful range of mountains and also high cliffs. Lunch is at local restaurant
along the way. The afternoon is spent exploring the highlights of this scenic area by boat
(1hr) and visit ethnic village of Khmu on the riverside. Begin to kayak back to Muang Ngoi
pasting the base of stunning karsts limestone Mountains through fun rapids. Dinner is free
on own
Meals: B, L
Transport: Private air conditioned, Boat, Kayak.
Accommodation: Guesthouse.

Day4. Muang Ngoi (Trekking)
Breakfast, We begin to have one of the highlights of the trip is to trek through pristine
environments of the unspoiled forested areas including to explore natural caves, which was
home of the villagers during the war (1960-1972) as well as beautiful small waterfalls where
there is a plenty of time for relaxing and swimming in the cool water before you will visit more
ethnic villages of Khmu and also Low land Lao where you will learn more rural life of these
fascinating people. We stop for our picnic lunch under the shady tree along the way. We get
back to our hotel in the late afternoon, and spend some free time to explore this charming
village with very nice people. Dinner is free on own.
Meals: B, L.
Transport: Private air-conditioned, foot.
Accommodation: Guesthouse.

Day5. Muang Ngoi - Pak Ou - Luang Prabang
Early breakfast, we take a boat trip downstream on Nam Ou river to Luang Prabang, on the
way, photo-stops can be made and also for relaxing to see more ethnic villages. We stop to
visit Pak Ou cave in the side of a lime stone cliff and opposite of the mouth of the Mekong
and Nam Ou rivers. The sanctuaries at Pak Ou consist of two large caves, both repositories
for thousands of Buddha images, which range from mere centimeter to two meters in height.
After the Pak Ou cave, we have lunch at a riverside restaurant at Ban Pak Ou, a nice village
opposite of Pak Ou cave at the confluence of Nam Ou and Mekong rivers. We take our car
there to drive back to Luang Prabang, and we en route stop to visit Ban Xangkhong, the well
known village for its wood paper-making and also Lao silk weavings with natural dyes.
Dinner is free on own
Meals: B, L.
Transport: Private air conditioned, boat.
Accommodation: Hotel.

Day6. Luang Prabang - Departure
Breakfast at hotel, this morning is spent free leisure until for your own shopping or strolling
through this ancient city, before being transferred to Luang Prabang airport for departure to
next destination.
Meals: B.
Transport: Private air conditioned.
Accommodation: None.
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