Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival - Trekking on Trails in Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang -Trekking Vacations to Muang Khai & Khouangsi (B)
Day 3: Khouangsi waterfall - Luang Prabang - Departure (B)
You are welcomed at airport and are transferred to the hotel by our driver and guide.. After a short rest, we begin sightseeing by visiting the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong temple with its low sweeping roofs; representing classical architecture of Luang Prabang. We ascent to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as enjoy a beautiful sunset view of the city and its glowing reflection on the Mekong River. From there we experience the hustle and bustle of the colorful Night Market where you can find a selection of traditional textiles, gifts and souvenirs made by the local people. You have dinner and overnight in Luang Prabang.
Day 2: Luang Prabang Trekking Vacations to Muang Khai & Khouangsi (B)
After breakfast, we cross the Mekong River for an easy trek to the Ancientroyal temple of Wat Long Khoune and to Ban Chan to visit the traditional pottery kiln. Afterwards we take a long-tail boat to Muang Khai to continue our trek towards Ban Nong Haew, located high over the mountain where we will also visit the hill tribe villages such as Khmou and H'mong and arrive at the paradise setting of the Khouangsi Waterfall. Laos Trekking Tour on Trails: Khouang Si Waterfall. At this waterfall, water tumbles over multi tiered limestone formations into cool and crystal clear turquoise pools, surrounded by lush forests, ideal for anyone seeking an enjoyable escape when the heat becomes unbearable. You can take a refreshing dip or stroll around the unspoiled natural forests. We also visit the villages of Ban Thaphen and Ban Ouay. You overnight at Ban Thapen at Villa Vanvisa.
After breakfast, we drive back to Luang Prabang to visit The National Museum (closed Tuesdays) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. We continue to explore the city and visit the Phosi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. You will be transferred to the airport for the flight to the next destination.
What to bring: Hat, bandana, sunscreen, extra set of clothes and shoes in case you get wet, mosquito repellent, warm clothes for the evening (Nov-Mar), women need a sarong for bathing, towel, rain jacket (if wet season), flashlight, money to buy handicrafts and extra drinks.
A short guideline How to behave on a trekking tour in Laos -
- Do not bathe in streams and waterfalls using chemical soaps and shampoos.
- Many hill tribe villagers used to be able to eat small fish, frogs and insects from now-polluted streams. Still rivers provide many different kinds of food for the local people.
- Laos Trekking - Do not throw away waste or rubbish even though local people tend to do that as they don't know better. Set a good example.
- Do not buy and/or smoke opium/marijuana from villagers and guides. This could be big money for the guides or villagers, with sad consequences for the villages! Many of which do not even grow their own opium could think to make a good business with tourists. On the other hand all official sides hope to stop growing opium. Please respect! Also village children see foreigners smoking and think they can do the same every day, and still go to college and make lots of money just like the tourists do. This is not true and a danger for these people!
- Do not give candy to children or money for pictures
- Respect the people privacy and do not disturb villagers in their houses unless you are invited or your guide asked for permission.
- Jealousy, believe it or not, is a major contributor to the drop in population in villages visited by tourists. The ones driven away are actually the lucky ones though, as they trek in Laos in small groups wind up in a neighboring village that is closed to tourists.
- Please follow the instructions of the guides. For example when bad weather is coming up or other dangers are foreseen by your guide.
- Accept / tolerate the sometimes very basic living standards that you also will have to share, basic toilets, mud, rain, no shower, minimum amount of water...
- Ask questions to your guides and help them to understand you as an interested traveler
Tour Name: Luang Prabang Trekking on Trail Duration: 3 days and 2 nightsRate: On request
Tour included:
- Private transport
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- English speaking guide
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
- Government tax and service charge
- Luggage handling and drinking water
Tour excluded:
- Visa stamping fee on arrival
- Travel insurance in all kinds
- Lunch or dinner unless where stated
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
