You have the option to wake up before dawn to witness and participate in offering alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks – an awe-inspiring sight. Please tell your guide a day in advance if you wish to make an offering so he/she can prepare some food for you to hand over to the monks. This early morning ritual dates back generations in Laos. Watch the town come to life in the morning then return to the hotel for breakfast or join the locals for a bowl of delicious noodle soup after the alms giving ritual. (If you do not wish to make an offering, please keep an appropriate distance and observe the ritual in silence. Dress appropriately – shoulders, chest and legs should be covered).

We then visit the Morning Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings.

After breakfast at hotel, we visit the National Museum at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign; the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious of Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we will make a stop at Ban Xang Hai village where rice wine is distilled. We will visit the caves of Tham Ting and Tham Phoum which house hundreds of Buddha statues. Lunch at local restaurant. We return to Luang Prabang in the afternoon, continue to visit Ban Xang Khong, a village well known for silk hand-weaving and traditional Saa paper-making.

Late afternoon, we will climb up 328 steps of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. We then will explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hill tribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

After breakfast, transfer to Ban Long Lao. You will be able to observe the lifestyles of the minority groups. As we continue onwards the trail leads through rice paddy and vegetable fields before reaching the mountainous forest. Along the way we explore a cave which was used as a bomb shelter by the locals during the second Indochina war. Afterward, one more hour of hiking brings you to one of the many springs which feed Khouangsi waterfalls, a beautiful pool full of sacred fish can be seen here. Lunch will be served near waterfall.

We recommend you spend the afternoon on bathing and relaxing around the turquoise pools below the waterfall. You also can pass by the Asian bear rescue center which is located nearby and home to many bears which have been rescued from illegal farms. On the way back to Luang Prabang, a short visit to Buffalo Dairy Farm where you will have chance to join a scheduled tour of the farm, cuddle up to the beautiful Buffalos, give them a bath or feeding them, hands on milking demonstration and learn how to milk a buffalo, also trying some tasty ice-cream and cheese. We also can take a short stop for walking around a H’Mong Village of Ban Na Ouane.

Return to the city by late afternoon to catch the sunset at Wat Phabath.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

This morning at around 08.30 am, we will transfer by Tuk Tuk transportation to ferry pier, get on boat to cross the Mekong River to the Pottery Village. We then will visit the Pottery Center and the village to learn about Lao lifestyle. Hand-on pottery making lead by Lao pottery techniques. Enjoy Lao traditional meal from local ingredients.

Afternoon at around 13.00 pm, continue go to Green Jungle Park. At your arrival on spot relax for a Tea or a coffee at Hoi Khua Coffee shop to fill the security acknowledgement form. Following by a safety riding training with local experience guide and start climb up to the higher trees, challenge your agility and using your balance with a Rope course loop of 13 with 13 different bridges. Then enjoy the fresh air with 11 stations and 900 meters of Zip Line down to the Valley between the trees across the Green Jungle Canopy to the Green Garden Flower before abseil down of the tree and then back to the coffee shop by the Green Organic Trail. Take a short rest and back to Luang Prabang by sharing minivan.

Overnight in Luang Prabang

8:00 am – 8:30 am: Pick up by our English speaking guide from your hotel lobby within Luang Prabang, Laos

Arrival at the Elephant Village Camp: Welcome greeting by your guide and participate in a short briefing about elephants

Elephant Feeding: Get up close and personal with elephants

Explore Elephant Village: Visit elephant hospital, museum, photo gallery and dung paper making area

One on One Experience/ learn to communicate with your elephant: Enjoy the impressive experience of being a mahout!

Boat trip to the Tad Sae Waterfall: Ride in a traditional Lao long boat to the Tad Sae Waterfall and relax or swim in the clear water (swim suit recommended!)
Lunch: Dine at our Elephant Camp restaurant. Buffet lunch served with coffee / tea and drinking water (vegetarian options are available)

Depart: Transfer back to your Hotel in Luang Prabang around 1:00pm.

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your departure flight.