DISCOVER LUANG PRABANG
Nature & Culture
(4 nights 5 days)
(LUANG PRABANG – PAK OU CAVE – KUANG SI WATERFALL)
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN LUANG PRABANG – WORLD HERITAGE TOWN
Arrival in Luang Prabang. Transfer to hotel in town. Join us on a city tour visiting Wat Visun, Wat Aham, the beautiful Wat Xieng Thong, walking along the Wat street, Wat Mai.
This afternoon climb Phusi hill to enjoy the view overlooking the city and watch the amazing sunset. From here we can see the magic Mekong and the small Nam Khan rivers. Dinner at local restaurant.
DAY 2: PAK OU CAVE
Breakfast at hotel. Today enjoy a trip by private long boat on the Mekong river to Pak Ou, stop en-route to visit Muang Kham (Lao Lum), if you wish, Ban Xang Hai(Lao Lum), where the distillation of rice whisky (Lou Lao) can be seen. Then continue onto Pak Ou, visiting the exciting "Tham Ting cave", before crossing the Mekong to Ban Pak Ou to have lunch.
On our return journey to Luang Prabang we will visit the tomb of Henry Mouhot, the explorer of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, enjoy a walk along the Khan River and (if you wish) you can shop for weaving products in Ban Pha Nom.
DAY 3: KUANG SI WATERFALL AND SOFT WALKING DAY
Breakfast at hotel, excursion by car/bus to the beautiful Kuang Si water fall, on the way stop to visit Hmong-and Khmu villages. From here we start with our soft trekking program that brings us out into small villages. Here we can learn about their way of life and the differences between Lao, Khamu and Hmong culture. Of course we arrive at the waterfall for a refreshing bath in the afternoon. Transfer back in town in the evening. Picnic for lunch and trekking guides provided for today
DAY 4: ACTIVITY DAY IN LUANG PRABANG – MAKE YOU CHOICE
You can choose one of these programs for today
1. Trekking to hill tribes and another beautiful waterfall
2. Kayaking on one of the 4 rivers around of town (relaxing)
3. Biking on one of our 4 different trails around Luang Phabang
4. Elephant Programs combined with Trekking or Kayaking, or a half day tour on Elephants.
DAY 5: LUANG PRABANG – DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for departure