Laos Short Stay

On arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport, you will be greeted by our airport representative, who will provide the private vehicle transfer to your hotel. Traditionally known as the Kingdom of a Million Elephants, Laos is blessed with the verdant countryside, glittering Buddhist temples, languid village life and gentle people. Years of isolation from the wider world have helped preserve Laos’ peaceful nature and allow a glimpse into a quieter time.

Once you have completed check-in procedures at your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting your guide in the hotel foyer and embarking on a full-day tour of Luang Prabang. In this charming UNESCO-protected town, golden Buddha images adorn gilded temples with sweeping roofs, while saffron-clad monks drift silently by. We’ll stroll through the town stopping at some of the many temples. One of the most photographed sights is the unique pink mosaic of the tree of life at Wat Xieng Thong. In the 16th century Wat Visoun, we will find a beautiful collection of antique wooden Buddhas. In the National Museum, formerly the Royal Palace, we’ll see the royal family’s private quarters – preserved just as they were when the family were forced to leave. The Hor Phrabang contains the palace’s most prized art, including the Phrabang itself, a beautiful Buddha image. Throughout the tour, we’ll see many other temples, including Wat Sibounheuang, Wat Si Moungkhoun, Wat Sop, Wat Mai, Wat Sene and Wat Aham. In the evening, we will visit Mount Phousi for the sunset. Climb 328 steps starting from the entrance on the opposite side of the National Museum, or 410 steps on the other side of Khan River to the small temples atop Phou Si. The hill is 150m high and sits in the middle of the town, offering beautiful views over the temples and river.

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, pack your swimsuit for a unique swimming experience at the spectacular Kuang Si Falls. Water tumbles over limestone rocks into numerous turquoise pools that are used as natural swimming holes. It’s refreshingly chilly and impossible to resist! On the way back to Luang Prabang stop for a walk around a local village. In the late afternoon, you will enjoy a private vehicle transfer to Luang Prabang International Airport for your onward flight.