Day 01: Luang Prabang – Around World Heritage Site Temples & The Town of Luang Prabang (-/ L/ D)

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Upon arrival our guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to our center located hotel. Today, get a bike and  start with the visit of Wat Visoun, the site of impressive Thad Makmo stupa. We limb its 350 steps to enjoy commanding views for many miles in each direction. Then continue to visit Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong, the National Museum, once a king's palace. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Spend the rest of the day exploring or relaxing on our own until dinner. Tonight we will enjoy a dinner of traditional Luang Prabang food.

 Day 02: Luang Prabang – Lao Royal Cooking Course – Khuang Si Waterfall (B/ L/ -)

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After breakfast, we will meet the chef at the cooking school. Travel together to visit the colorful and vibrant Phosy Market. At the restaurant prepare the ingredients for cooking and then fix the dishes under a sun roof in our airy garden. The chef will explain to us the differences of South East Asian cuisines and distribute printed recipes providing us with the possibility to cook Lao food for your friends at home! Enjoy the lunch that we prepared! After lunch, travel by car to the Kuang Si waterfall. Later in the afternoon return to the hotel to relax or explore on our own.

Day 03: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Buddha Caves – Traditional Lao Massage (B/ L/ -)

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After breakfast, a guided trip to Mekong River by boat to visit the famous & sacred Pak Ou Buddha Caves. These caves, overlooking the confluence of the Mekong & Ou Rivers from on high, have been home to many thousands of Buddha images that were placed here by local people since 16th century. Walk through the caves before returning to our boat and to Luang Prabang town. Enjoy lunch en route. This afternoon, enjoy a traditional Lao oil massage for an hour. What a relaxing way to sample local culture. Return to our hotel for your evening at leisure.

Day 04: Luang Prabang – Elephant Ride – Ban Xang Khong Handicrafts Village (B/ L/ -)

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Today after breakfast, travel to an Elephant Camp. Learn about these magnificent creatures as we take one for a ride! In the wet season (July – January) ride our elephant to the stunning Tad Sae waterfall. In the dry season (February – June) your elephant will take us through rice paddies along the riverbank and to a nearby village. Enjoy lunch and then return to Luang Prabang. On the way back, stop in Ban Xang Khong, see their amazing locally-made silk weavings as well as mulberry paper items. This is a great stop for souvenirs! Return to Luang Prabang for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: Luang Prabang – Onward (B/ -/ -)

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Today after breakfast, relax on our own until time to check out and transfer to the airport for our flight onward.

Trip Price Included

• All transfers and transport
• 4 nights' accommodation in Superior room daily breakfast at 3 star hotels
• 4 lunches , 1 dinner
• Professional English speaking Tour guide ( Other language upon request)
• Entrance fee during guided time
• Reasonable supply of bottled water in ice box on vehicle

Trip Price Excluded

• Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
• International airport departure tax US$10.00/pax
• International air tickets to/from Laos
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Single supplement (quoted separately)
• Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated

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