Visit Luang Prabang, Laos
Once the ancient capital of northern Laos, sleepy Luang Prabang has retained much of its majesty and tranquility, it's now a UNESCO protected site.
Each morning at dawn in Luang Prabang the local Buddhist monks form a procession around the streets of this charming town, collecting alms of rice and vegetables from the local population.
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Head north by car along route 13, before taking a unpaved road to Ban Khia Luang village. There is ample time to visit the school, interact with the children and watch them enjoy their new books.
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- Culture & History
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Spend the day with your guide discovering the magical temples and ancient crafts practised in this beautiful city in the mountains. The tour includes visits to the Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xieng Thong and the Water Melon Stupa in the morning.
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The Baci ceremony is a mix of Animism and Buddhism. These ceremonies are common to Laos. Their purpose is to call back your own spirits to your body because they sometimes escape.
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Kuang Si Falls are thirty kilometres from town. The excursion leaves Luang Prabang in the morning and heads towards Ban Ou by boat.
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- Cruises, Sailing & Water
- Culture & History
- Walking & Biking
The Ou River is a tributary of the Mekong and its valley has some of the most stunning scenery in the whole of Laos. You will take longtail motor boats to cover the distance through the valley back to Luang Prabang, stopping en-route to visit some of the local hill tribe villages and the holy Pak Ou Caves.
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- Culture & History
- Family Friendly
- Outdoor Activities
- Wildlife & Nature
Enjoy an introductory tour of the camp where your guide will teach you all about elephants. You can talk with the veterinarian in the hospital, feed the elephants and relax by the riverside. Your expedition begins with an elephant ride across the river and continues for 1.5 hours through teak forests, jungle and over hills to reach the protected Huay Sae Valley.
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- Culture & History
- Food & Wine
Tum Tum Cheng began operation in 2001 and is the original cookery school in Laos. Located in the peaceful garden setting near Xieng Thong Temple, this is a fantastic way to learn more about the history and culinary traditions of Lao food, which plays such an important role in its culture.
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