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| OVERVIEW |
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4 days / 3 nights
This itinerary is available with your choice of accommodation, customized sightseeing and it may vary in duration. Please contact us for a quote.
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Arrive Luang Prabang |
Arrive
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On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Your guide will give you a short orientation walk near your hotel to help you get acquainted with the town, the location of restaurants, shops, etc. Late this afternoon, take in the sunset and enjoy dinner at the Grand Hotel Luang Prabang.
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Luang Prabang |
Climb Vat Phousi Hill, National Museum, Vat Mai, Vat Xieng Thong
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Make an early start this morning, to climb Vat Phousi Hill for an outstanding view over the city. Then stroll through the lively Central Market where the ethnic minorities of the surrounding countryside come daily to trade their goods. Visit the National Museum (former King's Palace) displaying a collection of personal artifacts of the Royal Family: photos, musical equipment and gifts received from foreign countries.
Return to the hotel with some free time for lunch.
This afternoon, visit Vat Mai, built in 1796, famous for the five-tiered roof of its wooden sim built in the standard of Luang Prabang style. Visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the towns most beautiful temple. The sim of the Vat represents the classic Luang Prabang temple architecture with roofs that sweep low to the ground. In the compound stand several small chapels housing bronze Buddha images, which were displayed in Paris in 1911. Near the East gate stands the Royal Funeral Chapel. Inside are an impressive 12-meter high funeral chariot and various funeral urns of each Royal Family member. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts a semi-erotic episode from Ramayana.
Evening at leisure - a visit to the lively night market is recommended.
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Luang Prabang |
Khuang Xi Waterfalls
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Depart by road this morning to the Khuang Xi Waterfalls (30 kms, approx. 1-hour drive). The waterfalls tumble over multi-tiered limestone formations into cool, clear pools ideal for swimming and relaxing. On the way to the waterfalls, visit the Khmu minority village of Ban Thapaene for a glimpse into their lifestyle. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the waterfalls.
Return to Luang Prabang. On the way, visit Ban Xom, a lowland Lao village known for its cotton production. Stop at Ban Xang Khong village to see how traditional Sa paper is made. Evening at leisure.
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Depart Luang Prabang |
Depart
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At leisure until departure transfer.
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