Luang Prabang Half Day City Tour - Private Tour

What To Expect

Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage tour, is an outstanding illustration of the fusion of Lao traditional architecture and its urban structure built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th century. Highlights of this tour include impressive temples like Wat Visoun and Wat Xieng Thong. You will step into the serene calm of these sites and then climb up to Phousy Hill for a panoramic view of the city and the Mekong River.

Description

Pick you up at your hotel at 8am, we depart for Wat Visoun, nowadays known as Buddhist art museum. Dating back to 1513 and the reign of King Wisunarat, Wat Visoun is Luang Prabang’s oldest temple and was once home to the Prabang Buddhas. Over the years, the temple has acted as home of an array of religious artefacts and precious items relating to both Buddhism and the Royal family. Besides, you will visit the lumpy hemispherical stupa called That Makmo as it shaped like a watermelon. Then, we proceed to

Our next stop in afternoon session is Wat Xieng Thong at the tip of peninsula. The oldest and most beautiful temple of the UNESCO World Heritage town dates back from 16th century. The roofs sweep lower to the ground, glass colored panels adorn the walls of the chapels and there is stunning “tree of life” mosaic set on its west exterior hall. You can see the residential neighbourhood of the peninsular, before climbing up to Phousi Hill for a view over the city, its surrounding and the Mekong River.

Finish our trip at 13:00pm.

Highlights

• A visit to Wat Visoun, That Makmo
• Wat Xieng Thong temple
• A climb to Phousy Hill

Schedule

• Duration: Half day
• Departure point: Your accommodation in Luang Prabang
• Returning point: Your departure point

Include

• Tour with English speaking station guide
• Water and towel

Exclude

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Any supplement rates
• Personal insurance
• Personal expenses
• Others not mentioned nor specified above

Please Note

Cancellation policy:

Tours & Packages Reservations:

• No show: 100% charge
• 1 – 14 days: 50% of the tour price
• 15 – 21 days: 35%
• 22 – 30 days: 20%
• 31 days up: no charge

Specific additional cancellation policy may apply to groups and will be made clear case by case

In case of major change (5% or more) in the exchange rates between Lao Kip and USD, our quotation will be changed in line with the revised value of the USD

Package Combo In Lao Spirit Resort - 3 Days Tour - Private Tour

What To Expect

A package combo with so many exciting activities such as elephant riding, kayaking, trekking, etc. on the way to the resort, we also take you to visit highlights in Luang Prabang. Enjoy the relax time with two nights in luxury resort out of Luang Prabang.

Description

DAY 1: Luang Prabang - Lao Spirit Resort

We will meet you at our appointment (airport or town) and depart to Lao Spirit Resort – a beautiful place surrounded by lush green nature and a unique view into the magnificent hills and mountains. On the way, you will visit hand-weaving village, tomb of Henri Mouhot – the French explorer who popularized Angkor Wat of Cambodia – and some historic destinations in Luang Prabang town. When we arrive at resort, you check in resort and enjoy the atmosphere here. The nearby Nam Khan River and elephant camp which is opposite the resort give the perfect setting for your relaxed stay. After the dinner, it’s your free time to relax in a tranquil evening away from the crowd and with the sound of nature. This night you will stay in your deluxe bungalow.

DAY 2: Elephant riding and trekking

In the morning, you will have breakfast at the resort. After that, we go to elephant camp. First, you take time to meet and feed the elephants at the river during their bathing time. Then you experience elephant riding and trekking. The tour guides you from elephant camp to Tad Sae Waterfall and Khmu hill tribe village (in dry season from February to July, we use different trails). A stunning landscape, the quietness and the lush nature gives you a relaxed stay on the back of elephants. You and your elephant will go through forests and along Nam Khan River. From here you take a boat trip to Tad Sae Waterfall. Here you can hang out for lunch and some swimming in cool water. After lunch, you start discovering the tropic surrounding. A short trek leads you to Khmu Village, where you get an insight in daily life and culture of this hill-tribe village. Most of people here are farmers or fishermen and live from their slash and burn tradition. Don’t hesitate to ask them any question with the support of your tour guide. After a break in the village, you go back to the resort and enjoy your night there.

DAY 3: Kayaking on the Nam Khan river to Luang Prabang

In the morning, you have breakfast in the resort and relax in the wonderful atmosphere. After that, we move to the kayak station on the bank of Nam Khan River. After safety and equipment check, you start kayaking on Nam Khan River. You can see some small rapids, little villages and fishermen along the river. After that, we transfer to your next hotel in Luang Prabang or to the airport. End trip.

Highlights 

• 2 nights in Lao Spirit Resort
• Elephant ride
• Trekking
• Kayaking
• Tad Sae Waterfall

Schedule

• Duration : 3 days
• Departure – meeting point : our appointment
• Return point : our appointment

Include

• 2 nights in Double Bungalow
• Elephant Riding and Trekking
• English speaking guide
• Waterfall park entry fees (waterfall dry during Feb. - July)
• Motorboat
• Lunch on activity day
• Drinking water on activity day
• 2 set breakfasts

Exclude

• Dinners and extra meals
• Personal expenses & insurance

Cooking Class In Luang Prabang

What To Expect

Join in our class, you have the chances to learn more about Lao’s culinary. You will go to market and buy materials by yourself, and then move to place of our class. We will explain for you about dishes we will cook and guide you in detail all process. It’ll be your unforgettable memory in Luang Prabang.

Description

From 9am, we start our tour with a visit to the major food market in Luang Prabang. Your guide will explain you about materials in the market. After that, we transfer to our garden to cook and enjoy Laos dishes. Here are the menu we will cook:

• Varieties of jeow - the fundamental Lao spicy dipping sauces
• Mok Pa - a popular dish of herbed fish steamed in banana leaves
• Our specialty - lemongrass stuffed with chicken & herbs
• Laap - a national favourite of herbs with minced meat, fish or tofu & mushrooms
• Dessert course
• The art to perfect sticky rice and its eating etiquette.

We will guide you how to do in detail and answer any questions from you. After cooking, we will enjoy your creations. End trip around 3pm.

Highlights 

• Food market in Luang Prabang
• Laos’ culinary
• Cooking class

Schedule

• Duration : 6 hours
• Departure – meeting point : our appointment in Luang Prabang
• Return point : departure point

Include

• English speaking guides
• Materials for class
• Fee for class
• Transportation

Exclude

• Personal expenses & tips

Kayaking On Nam Ou River - Full Day Tour - Private Tour

What To Expect

This is the tour for anyone looking for a day of kayaking with exciting whitewater sections. The Nam Ou River is the largest local tributary to the mighty Mekong River near Luang Prabang and generally offers the most exciting kayaking for strong swimmers and those with some kayaking experience. Join us for an exciting day paddling through jungle-covered mountains. Will top it off with a visit to the popular “Whiskey Village” to explore local village life and sample some village-made Lao Lao Whiskey.

Description

High water season (August to January):
In the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel in Luang Prabang and depart to Ban Houay Leuang – a village on the bank of Nam Ou River. We will start kayaking on Nam Ou River, through spectacular mountains covered with jungle and traditional riverside villages of Hmong and Khmu people. Water conditions varies widely with the season and water levels. Generally, you can expect approximately 2 – 3 hours kayaking with numerous sections of rapids suitable for confident swimmers with some experience kayaking. Our total kayaking distance is about 15km. You will have a picnic lunch on the riverbanks. And our kayak will finish at Ban Pha Teung (village). We’ll wrap up the day with a visit on return drive to the “Whiskey Village’’ – a Mekong riverside village which is famous for its rice whiskey. After that we continue driving back to Luang Prabang. End trip at your hotel.

Low water season, February to July:

In this period, the itinerary is the same except the kayaking is extended to the Nam Ou Bridge for 21 km (13 mi) medium kayaking normally taking approximately 4-5 hours. The kayaking gets a little more exciting and technical as there are more exposed rocks.

Highlights 

• Kayaking
• Nam Ou River
• Riverside villages: Ban Houay Leuang, Ban Pha Teung, “whiskey village’’.

Schedule

• Duration : 1 day
• Departure – meeting point : hotel in Luang Prabang
• Return point : departure point

Include

• All transfers
• English speaking guide
• Local taxes and permissions
• Safety equipment and life-jackets (child sizes available)
• Lunch * Vegeterian options available
• Drinking Water
• Dry bags

Exclude

• Personal expenses & tips