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Luang Prabang Day Tour, Laos

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Location: Luang Prabang, Laos
Duration: 8 hours
Product code: 7493P100_CXL0


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang ProvinceThis morning, your guide will meet you at the hotel lobby in Luang Prabang and then take you to appreciate some renowned temples.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Wat Sensoukharam, Sakkarine Road, Luang Prabang 0600 LaosThe first attraction you will visit is the Wat Sene, also known as the Temple of 100,000 Treasures, is a Thai-style temple built of golden and red tiles.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Wat Xiengthong, Khem Khong Old Quarter, Luang Prabang 0600 LaosLater, visit the grandest and best-known Wat Xieng Thong where Lao usually hold ceremonies during the New Year from April 13th to 16th. This temple fully shows the local architectural features with steep three-layer roofs and golden bas-reliefs carved on the black walls. The famous "Tree of Life" inlaid with colorful jewels and glasses can be found on the outside wall of the main hall.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Pak Ou Caves, Near Pak Ou the Tham Ting Near the Village of Ban Pak Ou - Mekong River, Ban Pak-Ou 0603 LaosAfterwards, your guide will accompany you to take a boat to the Pak Ou Caves. En route, stop by Ban Xang Hai Village, also known as "the Whiskey Village". There you can taste the Lao-Lao, a Laotian rice wine, and watch the process of making it. Upon arrival at Pak Ou Caves, you can find thousands of Buddha statues worshiped in the caves. During the return trip to the downtown area, you will visit another village, Ban Phanom, which is famous for the traditional skills of hand-woven crafts.Duration: 3 hoursStop At: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Luang Prabang LaosAfterwards, head for Wat Mai, where an emerald Buddha statue is enshrined. The ornate pillars and golden bas-reliefs of the front porch are quite impressive. These reliefs depict Buddhist legends, country life of Laos, and stories from Ramayana.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Vat Visounarath, Khem Khong, Luang Prabang 0600 LaosThen drive you to Wat Visoun, the most prosperous and oldest temple in Luang Prabang. Its construction work was ordered by King Visounnarath and completed in 1513. You can also find the Stupa of Great Lotus standing in this temple, which is also known as "the Watermelon Stupa" because of its unique appearance. Then follow our guide to tour around the nearby Wat Aham.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Royal Palace Museum, Haw kham Old Quarter, Luang Prabang 0600 LaosThen your guide will escort you to visit the Royal Palace Museum which combines the architectural styles of Laos and France together. It was built in 1904 and served as the emperors' bedchamber till 1975. Nowadays, this grand palace becomes a national museum, displaying various royal religious ornaments and valuable Buddha statues collected from India, Cambodia, and Laos. Your private Luang Prabang day tour will end here. Your driver will escort you back to the hotel.Duration: 2 hours
Supplier Name
Travel China Guide
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability,A current valid passport is required on the day of travel,Not wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Most travelers can participate,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Inclusions:
Private English-speaking guide,Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle,Hotel pick up & drop off,Entry/Admission - Wat Sensoukharam,Entry/Admission - Wat Xiengthong,Entry/Admission - Pak Ou Caves,Entry/Admission - Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham,Entry/Admission - Vat Visounarath,Entry/Admission - Royal Palace Museum
Exclusions:
Meals,Tips or gratuities for guide and driver,Laos Visa Fee.

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