What To Expect
One of the most respected holy sites in Laos, Pak Ou Caves have a history dating back thousands of years. Packed with over 4,000 Buddha icons, the caves – a shrine to the river spirit and Lord Buddha – a set in a dramatic limestone cliff at the point where the Mekong joins the Nam Ou River. Pak Ou means “mouth of the Ou River’ with the first cave entrance of Tham Ting being very visible from the water; the higher cave is accessed by stairs. The Buddha images in the Pak Ou Caves assume a variety of positions, from meditation to peace and nirvana (the reclining Buddha). Both caves are shrines to Buddha, offering places of worship with the largest image in Tham Ting being a popular place to burn incense and offer prayers. The smaller cave is the more peaceful, with glimpses of the Mekong providing a breathtaking backdrop.
Description
In the morning, we pick you up at your hotel and then depart to boat station. After arriving, we enjoy a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a beautiful view of the tranquil countryside. We will stop to visit the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, which is crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai. It’s well know with skills of rice wine distillation. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Xang Khong, which is famous with hand weaving products. After that, we continue going back to your hotel in Luang Prabang. End trip.
Highlights
- Boat trip along Mekong River
- Pak Ou Caves
- Ban Xanghai
- Ban Xang Khong
Schedule
- Duration : 1 day
- Departure – meeting point : hotel picked up
- Return point : hotel dropped off
Include
- Experienced English speaking guide
- Transport by air-con van
- Lunch
- Entry fees
- Mineral drinking water
Exclude
- Personal expenses & tips
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