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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Experience the spiritual heart and cultural heritage of Luang Prabang on an immersive full-day tour. Rise early to observe or respectfully join the sacred morning alms-giving ceremony with hundreds of saffron-robed monks, accompanied by an expert guide who provides traditional offerings. Explore the vibrant morning market to sample local coffee and breakfast snacks, then enjoy a complete city tour visiting iconic temples, royal museums, artisan craft villages, and a panoramic sunset view from Mount Phousi.
What's included
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Full alms-giving offering set (sticky rice, mats, traditional shoulder cloth)
English-speaking local guide
Local market breakfast tasting and Lao coffee or drink
Lunch
Personal expenses
Gratuities
What to expect
Luang Prabang
1h
Early morning hotel pickup at 5:10 AM. Join your guide on the quiet streets to witness or participate in the daily procession of over 300 monks collecting food offerings. Sedge mats, traditional shoulder towels, and sticky rice offerings are fully provided.
Luang Prabang
1h
Stroll through the lively morning market where locals shop for fresh produce and ingredients. Enjoy traditional Lao coffee, tea, and local breakfast treats at a market eatery before returning to your hotel at 7:30 AM for a short rest.
Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
2h 30m · Admission ticket included
Pickup at 8:30 AM to begin the heritage tour. Explore Wat Mai, the former Royal Palace Museum (Haw Kham), the historic Wat Sene, and the magnificent 16th-century Wat Xieng Thong temple with its iconic sweeping roofs.
Wat Wisunalat
1h · Admission ticket included
Visit Wat Wisunalat, the city’s oldest operating temple dating back to 1513, followed by a walk to neighboring Wat Aham, former residence of the Supreme Patriarch of Lao Buddhism.
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Cross to the local villages famous for traditional weaving, arts, crafts, and handmade mulberry (Saa) paper making. Observe skilled artisans practicing age-old Lao techniques.
Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Learn about Laos’ diverse ethnic groups at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC). Walk through city center lanes to visit Heuan Chan Heritage House, a preserved 100-year-old traditional wooden home.
Mount Phousi
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Climb the steps of Mount Phousi in the late afternoon to explore the gilded stupa at the summit and take in panoramic sunset views overlooking Luang Prabang and the Mekong River.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
