About this Tour
Our ‘Luang Prabang Uncovered’ tour uncovers the best of this beautiful UNESCO site and is tailored for those who only have time for a short holiday in Laos. Over the course of your 5 days in Luang Prabang you will visit the fascinating caves of Pak Ou via a boat trip and embark on a unique elephant riding experience.
Price
£599 Per Person
- Family of 2 adults and 2 children
- Shared accommodation
Price valid until: 31.12.23
Highlights
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Morning Monk Alms Ritual
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Luang Prabang City Tour
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Nam Ou River Boat Trip and Picnic lunch
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Pak Ou Caves
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Elephant Sanctuary visit
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Free The Bears Sanctuary visit
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Kuaung Si Waterfalls
Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day
1
Luang Prabang
Arrival
Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport you will be met by a ‘See Asia Differently’ representative and transferred to your hotel, where you have the afternoon to relax and settle into your new surroundings.
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Day
2
Luang Prabang
Morning Alms & City Tour
Rise early before dawn to experience the fascinating traditions of Luang Prabang by witnessing the daily ‘Tak Bak’ morning alms ritual. Lines of orange-clad monks line the streets, which is a truly magical sight. From here you will move on to explore the morning fresh markets before discovering the rest of this chocolate box town. You will take in all the main sites of this beautiful UNESCO town; Wat Visoun, Wat Xiengthong and, of course, finishing at the top of Mount Phousi to get a fascinating view of the town.
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Day
3
Luang Prabang
Nam Ou Experience
This morning you depart Luang Prabang for a day’s river adventure. Driving north to the village of Ban Don Ngurn you will board a local traditional private longboat for a cruise down the beautiful Nam Ou River. You will enjoy a lovely picnic lunch on the picturesque banks of the Nam Ou River before continuing to visit a traditional weaving and dyeing village, and then the sacred Pak Ou Caves crammed with thousands of Buddha images.
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Day
4
Luang Prabang
Laos Elephant, Bear Sanctuary & Waterfall Experiences
Today you can enjoy a unique elephant sanctuary experience amidst beautiful surroundings and a secret waterfall. At the elephant camp, you will learn about the elephants before going off on a half-day trip through stunning jungle paths. Nearby you will also take time to visit the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall, which is simply stunning before pausing at the ‘Free the Bears’ sanctuary on the way back to town.
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Day
5
Luang Prabang
Departure
Today you are free to enjoy as you wish before being picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your departing flight home.
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Tour includes
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Airport pick up and drop off
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Overnights as mentioned
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Excursions as mentioned
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Transportation in private A/C vehicle
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English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – excludes drinks)
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All taxes
Tour excludes
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All flights unless included in itinerary & Visa fees
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International airport tax (Included in Airline Ticket)
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Meals, unless mentioned differently
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Beverages and personal expenses
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Other excursions and entrance fees
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Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation and evacuation in the event of accident of illness)
Please note: You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining on it as well as bringing with you 4 passport size photos with you for your visa, as well as having a couple spare.
Contact Us
Start planning your holiday today
Call us on 0208 150 5150, for International callers 004420 8150 5150, send us an e-mail [email protected] or just use the form opposite.
Your next steps:
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1Get in touch and talk to our specialist Asia travel team
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2We then craft a unique and tailor-made itinerary just for you.
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3We will stay in touch with you all the way through your holiday experience
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4Pack you bags and get ready for your Asia holiday of a life time
On arrival in Asia we will meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel and then sit down to run over your holiday program again. We then introduce you to your local guides and give you some helpful local travel tips; such as local restaurant and bar suggestions and some cultural insights.
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