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

Pak Ou Cave Full Day Tour - Private Tour

What To Expect

The Pak Ou Caves are among the most revered holy sites in Laos. A boat trip on the Mekong River to this famous attraction near Luang Prabang offers a pleasant boat cruise that combines a visit of the culturally important caves with a superb day out amongst the fabulous riverside landscapes and local villages. This trip certainly will satisfy your craving for cultural and religious experiences as you will stop at a number of caves, local village and market.

Description

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8am. Our first destination is Royal Palace Museum, which houses the most important treasures of Laos’ recent past. We take a short walk to the boat pier of Luang Prabang behind the Museum. We board on the boat and begin our cruise along the amazing Mekong which takes us through idyllic scenes of rural riverside life and spectacular scenery. On our way, we stop at Thin Hong, a picturesque village and get a glimpse of daily life of rural residents.   Continue our trip until reaching the beautiful Pak Ou Caves which sit amongst the limestone cliffs where the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers meet. Pak Ou is one of the most respected holy sites in Laos. It has a history dating back thousands of years with over 4,000 Buddha icons.

There are two caves to visit, Tham Ting and Tham Phoum crammed with myriad Buddha images. In the lower cave, a photogenic group of Buddhas are silhouetted against the stunning riverine backdrop. These caves combine to create a shrine to the river spirit and Lord Buddha.

Later, we return to Luang Prabang by boat. Our trip would not be perfect without a visit to Ban Xang Khong, a handmade paper village, and a drop at the old city for a walk or shop at Hmong market. End trip at 5.30pm.  

Highlights

• A visit to Royal Palace Museum
• An boat trip on Mekong River
• Buddha caves
• Thin Hong village, Tham Ting and Tham Phoum caves
• A visit to Ban Xang Khong handmade paper village and Hmong market

Schedule

• Duration: 1 day
• Departure point: Your accommodation in Luang Prabang
• Returning point: Your accommodation

Include

• English speaking station guide
• Entrances fees
• Water and towel

Exclude

• Accommodation
• Meals
• Tips & personal expenses
• Any supplement Rates
• Tips and personal expenses

Please Note

Our cancellation policy regarding 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 (presently around Kip 7890 per USD), our quotation will be changed in line with the revised value of the USD.

Bike Trip To Elephant Camp - Private Tour

What To Expect

This tour combines two activities: biking and elephant riding. You will ride a bike through jungle and rice paddies, stop to visit villages and Henri Mouhot’s tomb. Arrive at Elephant Village, you can try elephant ride in amazing landscape. And last but not least, we take you to visit Tad Sae Waterfall, where you can relax and go swimming in cool water before riding back to Luang Prabang and end trip.

Description

In the morning, we pick you up at your hotel in Luang Prabang and move to take your bike. After that, we ride out of town on a side road passing through local villages. You will see Ban Phanom – the cotton and silk hand-weaving village. We also visit the tomb of Henri Mouhot – the French explorer who popularized Angkor Wat of Cambodia. When we arrive at Elephant Lodge, you will get 30 minutes of elephant riding in an amazing landscape with a background of jungle-covered mountains. You then enjoy lunch in this beautiful setting and take a short rest

In the afternoon, you take a boat trip to Tad Sae Waterfall for a refreshing swim (from August to January) or a short jungle walk with visit to a baby elephant in the jungle (from February through July). After a short return boat ride, we take our bikes and ride back to Luang Prabang. End trip at your hotel in Luang Prabang.

Highlights

• Biking
• Henri Mouhot’s tomb
• Elephant ride
• Tad Sae Waterfall

Schedule

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

Include

• English speaking guide
• Bicycle
• Elephant riding
• Lunch
• Mineral water
• Entrance fees and local permissions
• Boat transfers

Exclude

• Personal expenses & tips

Please Note

Tips for tour:

• Tad Sae Waterfall is normally dry from February to August
• Please check forecasts and wear appropriate clothing / rain-gear. Bring shoes that can get wet, sun protection, swimsuit, and small towel

Explore The Life In Hill-Tribe Villages - Full Day Trekking Tour - Private Tour

What To Expect

This tour is designed for hikers who look for a challenging featuring great scenery. The last stop is Hmong and Khmu hill-tribe villages. Local people always warmly welcome you to their village. You will have lunch in their house, learn about their daily life, listen to their story and ask your questions with the support from tour guide.

Description

In the morning, we pick you up at your hotel in Luang Prabang and depart to Ban Xieng Lom – a Nam Khan Riverside village. It’s a fantastic location in the middle of the countryside at the base of a huge mountain. After the boat trip crossing Nam Khan River, we start hiking through jungle up to a mid-mountain Lao Theung village of Khmu people. Here you can see the daily life of local people, ask them couples of question with the help from your guide, and wander around in the small village. Say goodbye with friendly villagers, we enter the different world of a grander scale dominated by some jungle, soaring limestone rock faces and flourishing ferns.
Trekking forward a steep rocky track, we ascend to the final destination – Lao Sung village of Hmong people. It is an isolated and quaint village high in the mountains overrun by roaming livestock. Here you will enjoy lunch in a local, humble home to take part in a unique encounter. After the meal, you have the chance to listen to the stories from local people and even ask your questions about their way of life up here. After this tranquil pause, we start our descent back through other small villages along the way. You will follow a little stream until reaching Nam Khan River. After a short boat trip, we’re back to boat station. Our driver will take you back to your hotel in Luang Prabang. End trip.

Highlights

• Trekking tour
• Ethnic mountain villages
• Boat trip on Nam Khan River

Schedule

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

Include

• All transfers
• English speaking guides with license
• Picnic Lunch and drink (water, tea, coffee)
• Entrance fees and permissions
• Fair Trek Project village fund payments
• Boat Transfers

Exclude

• Personal expenses & tips

Explore And Relax In Mountain Tranquility - 2 Days Tour - Private Tour

What To Expect

By this tour, you will trek through forests and explore small ethnic villages along the way. The last stop of first day is a small resort covered with beautiful landscape around. You have time to relax when coming here and enjoy the peaceful natural scenery. You also visit Kuang Si Waterfall and enjoy a day here before going back to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon.

Description

Day 01 Trek into the Jungle and Hillside Resort (L, D)

In the morning, we pick you up at your hotel in Luang Prabang and ride to That Thong waterfall, where we start our adventure trek to the hidden valley retreat. Going on small trails, you can explore the forests and the rarely visited protected area. After a decent uphill walk, you arrive at Khamu village. Meeting people here, you have the chance to learn more about the rural life in this small Laos community. We then take a short hike to the small resort for a Lao style lunch beside the pool or in the garden. Afterward, the rest of day is your free time. You can check in resort and relax or continue walking to the view point on the hill where you can see Mekong River and Luang Prabang on a clear day. Dinner is served at the small restaurant or in the lush gardens. This night you will stay in resort.

Day 02 Discover Kuang Si (B, L)

Waking up early, we enjoy an early morning workout or a leisure walk in the beautiful countryside. After that, you will have breakfast at the resort. Then we take a short vehicle through the valley and stop at Hmong ethnic village. From here, we start walking to famous Kuang Si Waterfall. A short steep climb brings you to the bottom of the falls. Here you have the chance to cool off and take a dip in the many cascading water. Finally, we transfer back to your hotel in Luang Prabang in the late afternoon. End trip.

Highlights 

• Trekking
• Khamu village
• Kuang Si Waterfall

Schedule

• Duration : 2 day
• Departure – meeting point : hotel in Luang Prabang
• Return point : departure point

Include

• English speaking tour guide
• Lao style lunch, dinner, breakfast and picnic lunch
• Overnight stay in resort
• All transportation
• All taxes and permission
• Village community support fees
• Waterfall and cave entrance fees

Exclude

• Personal expenses & tips

Please Note

*Tips for tour:

• Check forecasts and wear appropriate clothing / rain-gear. Bring shoes that can get wet, sun protection, swimsuit, and small towel
• Bring only your minimum of luggage as you have to carry it in your day-pack. Also bring your swim suit for the pool and the waterfalls.

Trekking In Pha Theuang Forest - Private Tour

What To Expect

This trek goes mostly through the growing forest, minority villages and the Golden Mountain Range and is designed for moderately active people who love getting into the great outdoors. Our last stop is Ban Si Boun Khonkham Village, where you can relax and go swimming before going back to Luang Prabang.

Description

In the morning, we pick you up at your hotel and travel to the north on the route No. 13 Ban Khone Kham in about 1 hour. Crossing the Ou River, we start trekking through old forests and down the traditional hunting paths offers a rare insight into the unique culture and nature of the Pha Teung area. A picnic lunch is taken along the trail. After that, we trek to the Kular Cave, then go further to the last stop at Ban Si Boun Khonkham Village, which is located on Ou River bank. Here you can enjoy relaxing and swimming until we transfer you back to Luang Prabang. End trip at your hotel.

Highlights:

• Trekking tour
• Picnic lunch
• Kular Cave
• Ban Si Boun Khonkham Village

Schedule:

• Duration : Full day
• Departure – meeting point : Your hotel in Luang Prabang
• Return point : The departure point

Include

• Experienced English speaking guide
• Transport by air-con van
• Lunch
• Entry fees
• Mineral drinking water

Exclude

• Personal expenses & tips

Riding To Visit Luang Prabang - Private Tour

What To Expect

Visiting Luang Prabang by bicycle will give you completely different experiences about this city. You have the chances to see secret parts of Luang Prabang which are only visited by few tourists. We will not regret joining with us!

Description

In the morning, we meet you at your hotel and then start out bicycle tour. Firstly, we will visit the morning market to explore a distinctly Lao selection of goods. Next we will make our way to explore the Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Museum - the headquarters of ordnance clearance operations. Here you can learn more about Lao’s difficult wartime past. Cross Nam Khan River on the old communist bridge, you will visit a local craft village where villagers weave, make mulberry papers and so on. We will take an upper road with a view of the city and swing down to an orphanage school where hundreds of neatly dressed children are given accommodation and opportunities to learn and care for themselves and each other. Coming to this school, you also visit a small gallery and the vegetable gardens managed by the children. After that, you will have lunch with local noodle and take a short rest. We then ride back to city center. End trip at your hotel approximately at 2:00pm.

Highlights

• Bicycle tour
• Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Museum
• Local craft village
• Local noodle for lunch

Schedule

• Duration : 1 day
• Departure – meeting point : hotel picked up
• Return point : hotel dropped off

Include

• English speaking guides with license
• Equipment rental for bicycle
• Drinking water
• Lunch
• Entrance fees & local permissions

Exclude

• Personal expenses & tips

Please Note

• The UXO Museum closes on Saturday and Sunday.  Book accordingly or a visit to the beautiful Wat Phon Phau Temple or other approved site will be substituted.
• Please indicate all guest heights to ensure a well-fitted bike experience.  Minimum height is 150 cm (4 foot 11 inch) unless special arrangements have been made upon making reservations