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