Discover the timeless charm of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, and tranquil riverside atmosphere. Explore the city's most iconic landmarks before cruising along the Mekong River to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, home to thousands of Buddha images collected over centuries.
Enhance your journey with a meaningful full-day Elephant Experience, where you can learn about these gentle giants in an ethical and responsible environment. Combined with authentic local culture, stunning natural scenery, and warm Lao hospitality, this tour offers the perfect introduction to the beauty and traditions of Luang Prabang.
On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight. Please tell your guide a day in advance if you wish to make an offering so he/she can prepare some food for you to hand over to the monks. This early
morning ritual dates back generations in Laos. Watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast or join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup after the alms giving ritual. (If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in
silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered).
In the morning, we will climb up 328 steps of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful over view of the city and the Mekong River. We then visit Wat Mai the largest and most richly decorated of the temples in Luang Prabang, was built in the .20th century;
National Museum at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. Continue to the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical
Laotian architecture.
We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panoramic view of the
tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves
crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims.
Along the way, we will make a stop at Ban Xang Hai village where rice wine is distilled. We will visit the
caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum which house hundreds of Buddha statues. We return to Luang
Prabang in the afternoon, continue to visit Ban Xang Khong, a village well known for silk hand-weaving
and traditional Saa paper-making.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
8:00 am - 8:30 am: Pick up by our English Speaking Guide from your hotel lobby within Luang Prabang, Laos
Arrive at the Elephant Village Camp: Welcome greeting by your guide and participate in a short briefing about elephants
Elephant Feeding: Get up close and personal with elephants
Explore Elephant Village: Visit elephant hospital, museum, photo gallery and dung paper making area
Learn to communicate with elephant: Enjoy the impressive of being a mahout and how they communicate with the elephants.
Bathe the elephant: take the elephants down to the Nam Khan River for an exhilarating bathing experience!
Trek along the Trail of Falls: Enjoy a 2km trek along our exclusive Trail of Falls
Lunch: Dine in the forest surrounding. a picnic box lunch prepared just for you at our camp restaurant (vegetarian options available).
Continue of the Trail of Falls: Enjoy another 1 km trek on foot along the Trail of Falls, which follows a beautiful stream leading up to Tad Sae Waterfall.
Tad Sae Waterfall: Arrive at Tad Sae Waterfall and relax, dip your feet or take a swim in the clear, cool water
Boat trip back from Tad Sae waterfall: Ride in a traditional Lao long boat to the Tad Sawe Waterfall
Depart: Transfer back to your Hotel in Luang Prabang between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Note: Itinerary is approximate and subject to change due to seasonal conditions at the camp. Elephant Village reserves the right to break larger groups into smaller groups and/ or operate tour activities in a different order than above.
Overnight at the hotel in Luang Prabang.
Breakfast at hotel. You will have free time till our guide meets you and escorts you back to Pakse airport for your international flight ongoing to the next destination.
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Accommodation in TWN/ DBL sharing accommodation at hotel, except sharing cabin on train and overnight at local homestay
All transport within Vietnam (including airport pick up and see off), as per itinerary
All in-tour stationed local English speaking guide
Entrance fees for Laos attractions, as per itinerary
Meals as indicated in the program
Incoming and out coming flight
French/German/Spanish/Chinese/Russia speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied
Beverage, Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Single Supplement
Early check-in and Late check-out
Hotel/room upgrade (If not mentioned)
Wire fees or bank transfer charges of all kinds
Others not mentioned or specified above
Under 4 (under 48 months): Free of charge, charge actual airfare only.
From 5 (from 60 months to under 72 months): Charge 50% of package total.
From 6 (from 72 months) – under 11 years old (under 132 Months): 75% charged and sharing bed with parents.
From 11 (132 months): charged as adults
Once you confirm this package, you just send us your flight schedule and please make a deposit of 30% on the total amount for reservation and reply to this email to take this package.
Please use bank transfer for this deposit via the account details below:
The balance can be settled upon your arrival in Hanoi:
Important Note: Domestic flight tickets included in tours are completely non-refundable.
Cancellation Charges based on time of notice:
Special Circumstances (Flight delayed, food poisoning, getting sick, or unable to attend the tour):
Under these specific circumstances, we agree to reschedule your tour start date with an additional charge of 50% of the total tour cost.