day tour
Tour Level: Relaxed/Easy
Tour Comfort: Standard
Tour Period: Morning
Tour Highlights
- Discover the beautiful temples of Luang Prabang
- Learn about the different architectural themes
- Climb Phousi Hill for a panoramic view of the city
- Visit Ban Phanom weaving village, primarily populated by the Thai Lu people
tour details
Explore the temples of Luang Prabang and a traditional weaving village.
Why choose this tour?
Capture the spirit of Luang Prabang through the culture and architecture of the temples.
tour description
Begin your tour with a visit to Wat Visoun, the site of the impressive That Makmo stupa. From here, walk to nearby Wat Aham - one of the city's major tutelary shrines, dedicated to revered spirits and ancestors. Next up, climb Wat Phousi Hill for an outstanding panoramic view of the city, before continuing to Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong temples. These temples are representative of classic Luang Prabang temple architecture with roofs that sweep low to the ground. In the Wat Xieng Thing temple compound observe several small chapels that house numerous bronze Buddha images. Further towards the East Gate is the Royal Funeral Chapel containing an impressive funeral chariot and numerous royal funeral urns. To conclude, explore Ban Phanom weaving village, primarily populated by the Tai Lu people. Return transfer to the hotel.
customise the tour
Combine with another half day tour:
- Discover the ethnobotany of Laos on a visit to Pha Tad Ke
- Witness a unique and special daily ritual of locals in Laos – morning alms giving or ‘Tak Bat’.
- Experience a renowned Laos custom - a private Baci ceremony
- Learn about traditional handicrafts by taking a textile class
- Understand what Laotians eat by joining a cooking class
- Create an unforgettable memory on a luxury iMekong sunset cruise
Extend your stay in Luang Prabang to take one of these day tours:
- Enjoy a luxury iMekong cruise and a picnic lunch at Kuang Si waterfall
- Learn what a Laotian eats by joining one of the cooking classes in Luang Prabang
Includes
- Transfers and tours with your selected guide (English Speaking Guide, French Speaking Guide, German Speaking Guide, Spanish Speaking Guide) in private air-conditioned vehicles
- - All entrance fees as mentioned in the programme
- - Mineral water & Cool tower are available on the vehicles
Excludes
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
Tour code: ALCTEC
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