On arrival in Luang Prabang, transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, visit the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, displaying a collection of personal artifacts of the Royal Family. Continue to visit the nearby Vat Mai temple, which was the residence of a Buddhist patriarch before 1975 before climbing Phousi Hill to enjoy a panoramic view over the city and the Mekong River. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, take a traditional riverboat for a 2-hour cruise upstream the Mekong River towards Pak Ou, at the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, to visit the sacred caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum, home to hundreds of Buddha statues. On the way, visit Vat Longkhoune temple, famous for its 18th century frescoes, and then Ban Xang Hai village where sticky rice wine distillation can be seen. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Return to Luang Prabang and continue by car to visit the weaving village of Ban Xang Khong where traditional Sa paper is also produced. Arrival in Luang Prabang, spend some time strolling through the H’Mong market. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

After breakfast, visit a weaving village where traditional Laos textiles are woven and where Sa paper is made. Stop at Wat Pa Phon Pao, a forest retreat. Return to town and transfer to the airport for flight. End of our services

• Accommodation include breakfast
• Tours & transfers in private vehicle
• English/French-speaking guide
• All entrance fees for visits mentioned in the program

• Laos visa fee (USD30/pax, issued on arrival, please bring 1 passport photo)
• Camera/video entrance fees
• International airfare and airport tax
• Meals not mentioned
• Personal expenses.

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