Overview
BEST OF LUANG PRABANG CITY DAY TOUR
Your tour will start with a visit to the Morning Market, a lively street where locals shop for everything from colorful vegetables and exotic fruits to live frogs.
From the energy of the market, you'll step into the serene calm of one of the city’s most elaborate monasteries, Wat Mai, and then to the former King's Palace, where you’ll discover the history and present life of Luang Prabang. From there, we will head to the ancient Wat Xieng Thong temple, which features a spectacular low sweeping roof. It's Luang Prabang’s most distinctive and recognized monastery.
After lunch we'll visit either the UXO Visitor's Centre*, which documents the devastation that Laos suffered during the Second Indochina War, or peruse local crafts at Ock Pop Tok, which brings the fascinating world of traditional Lao handicrafts alive for guests. Next, we’ll explore the 16th century Wat Visoun temple, known for its enormous stupa and its collection of old gilded Buddhas.
We'll finish the day visiting the Traditional Art and Ethnology Centre (TAEC)**, the only independent resource center in Laos dedicated to the country's many and diverse ethnic groups.
*The Unexploded Ordnance Museum (UXO Museum) is closed on Saturday & Sunday.
**The Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre is closed on Monday.
Note:
- For our join-in tour, the minimum booking requirement is 2 people. Our team will notify you if additional participants join the group.
Tour Highlight
On this guided sightseeing tour of Luang Prabang by minivan you'll discover why the city is called the Jewel of the Mekong. We’ll explore the morning market, ancient temples, war relics, local crafts, the history of the former Lao kingdoms, and the National Museum.
Luang Prabang is among the best-preserved traditional cities in Southeast Asia and was granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1995. Its tranquility and tropical charm, combined with its splendid natural scenery and cultural riches, make it one of the most alluring destinations in Laos.
Tour Inclusion
- English speaking guides with license
- Transportation
- Drinking water
- Lunch
- Entrance fees & local permissions
NOT INCLUDED TRAVEL SERVICES
- Specialty Drinks
- Tips
Recommended Attire
- Comfortable clothes and shoes.
Thing You Should Bring
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Hat & Sunglasses
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Sun block & mosquito repellent
Thing You Should Know
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For the private tour, hotel pickup and drop-off service are included. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. In case of any unforeseen delays along the pickup route, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Accessibility: Our trips are generally unsuitable for people with reduced mobility and other disabilities. Please contact us to discuss if this trip is suitable for your specific requirements.
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If your group has more than 15 people, please send us an inquiry through this WhatsApp number>> +856 20 59 533 720
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French-speaking tour guide, Spanish-speaking tour guide, German-speaking tour guide, and Italian-speaking tour guide are available upon request with additional costs.
Term and Condition
Child Policy
- Children below 5 years old: Free of charge
- Children between 5 - 10 years old: 50% charge from adult price
- Children's rates are available upon request, as it depends on the number of adults.
Cancellation Policy
- 7 - 30 days prior to the arrival date: 50% Charge
- 1 - 6 days prior to the arrival date: 100% Charge
- No show, and cancellations on the arrival date: 100% Charge
Refund Policy
- Kindly be advised that only tour/activity fees are refundable; Bank fees cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
Note
- If you have questions or encounter problems with the tour, please contact WhatsApp/Tel: +856 20 59 533 720
