Enjoy a private or shared group boat tour to the Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfalls departing from Luang Prabang. You will be picked up at your accommodation and travel straight to the pier. Hop onboard a long tail boat for a relaxing journey aong the Mekong River. Enjoy the views from the water as you pass by local villages and fishing communities. After the first hour and a bit, the boat makes its first short stop at the popular Ban Xang Hai, also known as ‘the whiskey village’. Explore the village, see the process of making Lao Lao, the country’s beloved rice whiskey, and taste the finished product. Continue by boat traveling slowly along the Mekong in the direction of the glorious Pak Ou Caves. Arrive at a small boat landing dock where stairs lead you straight up to the cave. These limestone Buddhist caves have been a place of worship for thousands of years, over this time a collection of Buddha statues and idols have filled these spiritual natural caves Enter the Ou River to visit the limestone cliffs. Then, after a 30-minute boat ride down the Mekong River, arrive at Manifa Elephant Camp for lunch. Enjoy a full buffet-style lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river and free-roaming elephants. After lunch break, travel by car to the Kuang Si Waterfalls. Enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the three-layered Kuang Si Waterfalls. Walk the trails of the nature reserve and swim in the refreshing turquoise water pools and visit the bear rescue center. Depart for Luang Prabang, with a short stop at Ban Na Uan Hmong village on the way. Return to the city with drop-off at your hotel.

Pre-book a safe and reliable, private one-way airport transfer with a 24-hour service between Luang Prabang airport and your accommodation in the city center, with porter services included. Save yourself from having to carry heavy bags and navigating the public transportation system in a new city. Be greeted by your driver who will wait for you at the airport arrival hall with a sign displaying your name. With your driver tracking your flight and waiting for an extra 2 hours from your expected time of arrival, you don't have to stress about possible flight delays. For transfers from the city to the airport, get picked up right at your accommodation with a generous waiting time of up to 30 minutes. Take comfort in knowing that all vehicles are regularly maintained to high-quality standards. Avoid long taxi lines, busy public transport, and language barrier confusion – simply sit back and relax while your driver gets you to your destination on time.

Day1. On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon at 2:00pm, begin your exploration of Luang Prabang, the UNESCO Heritage town by local style Tuktuk, begin your discovery by visiting National Museum former Royal Palace and most magnificent temples, Wat Xieng Tong. In the early evening, travel to a picturesque rural setting to participate in a special Lao welcome at a traditional baci a blessing ceremony and home-cooked dinner, to honour your arrival in Laos and to wish you safe travels in this magical country. Dinner included. Day2. Depart your hotel at 8:30am for the short transfer to the boat jetty. Over the following two hours, enjoy a leisurely boat journey along the Mekong to the mysterious ‘Cave of 1,000 Buddhas’ at Pak Ou. Along the way, soak up the Mekong riverside scenery: villages, local fisherman, and mountains carpeted with thick green forest. At the caves, in a tradition that has lasted for centuries, local people add annually to a repository of Buddha statues near the base of the small cave. On the way back to Luang Prabang, visit a riverside village and sample the local rice wine (Lao-Lao). After gliding back into town, break for lunch. In the afternoon, depart by private vehicle for Kuang Si waterfalls (40 minutes), the most beautiful and famous falls in Laos. Swim in the turquoise waters, or simply explore the beautiful surrounds. On the return to Luang Prabang, visit a nearby sanctuary which cares for and rehabilitates bears rescued from animal traders, or from deforested habitat. Return to Luang Prabang, stopping as you like for photos of countryside and villages. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off, mid to late afternoon. Day3. Rise early this morning to see robed Buddhist monks collecting morning alms, following a centuries-old ritual, visit Mount Phousi for sunrise and enjoy the panoramic view of Luang Prabang, Stroll down the local morning Market a vibrant place for an introduction to the colourful fruits and vegetables which make up the tasty regional diet. Free time or explore Luang Prabang at your own pace before transfer to the airport for your ongoing flight.

The tour begins early in the morning (5:15 am in March to October and 05:45 in November to February. There is also an option without Alms giving). We pick you up from your hotel and you have a fantastic opportunity together with the locals to witness the captivating centuries old daily tradition of the alms giving ceremony. Following that, we visit local morning market. You return to your hotel for breakfast around 7;00. We will pick you up again at 8:30 and take you to a small park on the peninsula tip. You will have a brief introduction to Luang Prabang, standing where the Nam Khan River meets the Mekong River. From there, walk to Wat Xieng Thong, the most revered temple in the country. Learn from your guide the typical architecture of the Luang Prabang style temples with their spectacular low sweeping roofs. Join local pilgrims for a glimpse into the daily Buddhist beliefs of the people. Next, we will go temple hopping in the neighborhood. At Wat Sene, where there is a school for novice monks, you may meet again with novice monks you met on the morning alms.  Finally, we will visit the Royal Palace museum.  It houses a lot of interesting historical items. Every item tells a story...so you will learn quite a lot from your guide about Lao history and about Laos’ royal. There is free time for lunch. We will guide you to the restaurant of your choice. The afternoon begins with a visit to the papermaking village of Ban Xang Khong on the Mekong River just outside Luang Prabang; after learning about the history of the war at the UXO Lao Visitor Center, we will visit Wat Wisunarat, the oldest temple in Luang Prabang. The day ends with a climb up Phousi Hill. Rising 150m in the centre of town, you enjoy spectacular 360 degree sunset views across the city and its many temples, and over the surrounding landscape to the mountains in the distance.

Depart your hotel (8:30am) by private vehicle for a 50 minute drive in a westerly direction to the village of Long Lao, the starting point for today’s trek. This rustic village is little-visited by tourists, is nestled inside a picturesque valley and consists of ethnic Hmong and Kamu enclaves. The Hmong people are known as ‘Lao Seung’ highlanders, who traditionally inhabit the higher peaks of the mountainous Lao countryside – however the village in the Long Lao valley has re-settled to this lower altitude. A Hmong trekking guide will join you and your Lao guide, to lead your trek of three hours of walking time. Begin first with an ascent to a skyline ridge, offering views over Long Lao village and its enclosing valley. On the way, you might see crops of rice, coriander, chilli, and local herbs planted by local villagers who live in the valley. Follow a marked trail, which will be steep in parts, and slippery in the wet season (from April to September) – make sure you wear sturdy boots or shoes. Arrive at Kuang Si Falls, Swim in the turquoise waters, or simply explore the beautiful surrounds. Enjoy free time before visiting a nearby sanctuary which cares for and rehabilitates bears rescued from animal traders, or from deforested habitat. Return to Luang Prabang, stopping as you like for photos of countryside and villages. Arrive back at your hotel in the late afternoon.

Day1. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon at 2:00pm, begin your exploration of Luang Prabang, the UNESCO Heritage town by local style Tuktuk, begin your discovery by visiting National Museum former Royal Palace and most magnificent temples, Wat Xieng Tong. In the early evening, travel to a picturesque rural setting to participate in a Bamboo weaving class with a Master Weaver to create a small bamboo coaster as a souvenir and home-cooked dinner, to honour your arrival in Laos. Dinner included. Day2. This morning, after your breakfast transfer by private vehicle to Kuang Si Falls (approximately 45 minutes drive), one of the most beautiful falls in Laos. Here, have the chance to swim and relax amidst verdant jungle surrounds, in turquoise pools at the base of the falls. Also have the chance to get up close with Asiatic Black Bears which are cared for at a bear sanctuary near the falls. Many of these bears have been saved from the illegal wildlife trade or have been placed here as a result of habitat degradation. Following your visit, return to Luang Prabang for Lunch. After Lunch, you will discover the ancient home-made Saa paper at a local family-run workshop in Ban Xang Khong. You will see the process and try your hands-on to make your own Saa paper decorated by flowers and leaves that available in the garden. After that you will create a souvenir out of Saa paper ie. Lantern, notebook etc. you can take away with you at the end of the workshop. Lunch included. Day3. Rise early this morning to see robed Buddhist monks collecting morning alms, following a centuries-old ritual, visit Mount Phousi for sunrise and enjoy the panoramic view of Luang Prabang, Stroll down the local morning Market before return to your hotel for breakfast. At 8:30am, you'll be transferred to bike shop. Then, cycling to the Mekong River where you will board the local car ferry to across the river to the quiet district of Chomphet. Disembark the ferry and cycle the south-west direction of Luang Prabang towards Ban Chan, the pottery village where you will participate in the hands-on pottery making class. Upon arrival you will be shown around the village to learn more about village life and the technique of pottery making that passed by for many generations. After the class, you will enjoy a home-host lunch prepared by Mr Thieng's family. Continue your cycling to Wat Chomphet, Wat Long Khoun to see the view of Luang Prabang in the opposite side of the Mekong. Day4. After breakfast, free time for your own exploration of Luang Prabang on your own, the rest of the morning is free at leisure until your departure flight…

Day1. On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. At 2:00pm, begin your exploration of the UNESCO Heritage town by local style Tuktuk. Begin your visit to the National Museum, the former royal palace. Afterwards, visit serene Wat Mai temple, and Xieng Thong temple, regarded as the most beautiful temple in Laos. Dine at a local restaurant “Sin Dat” Hot Pot and have fun cooking your own meal for a welcome dinner. Dinner included. Day2. Rise early this morning to see robed Buddhist monks collecting morning alms, following a centuries-old ritual, visit Mount Phousi for sunrise and enjoy the panoramic view of Luang Prabang, Stroll down the local morning Market to begin your foodie walking tour with your guide and discover all the tasty food spots that the locals love. Sample traditional snacks, learn about monks’ Buddhist traditions and visit a food market and a temple. The, head for a good feast and eat a delicious lunch of Papaya salad with sticky rice and, of course, enjoy a Beer Lao. In the afternoon, travel by slow boat to Pak Ou Caves, Over the following two hours, enjoy a leisurely boat journey along the Mekong to the mysterious ‘Cave of 1,000 Buddhas’ at Pak Ou. Along the way, soak up the Mekong riverside scenery: villages, local fisherman, and mountains carpeted with thick green forest. At the caves, in a tradition that has lasted for centuries, local people add annually to a repository of Buddha statues near the base of the small cave. On the way back to Luang Prabang, visit a riverside village and sample the local rice wine (Lao-Lao). After gliding back into town. Day3. Today you will discover a little about the secrets of Lao cuisine as well as enjoying some the wonderful scenery just outside Luang Prabang town. Begin with mini Van pick-up from your hotel to meet the rest of your group then, head to a local market for an introduction of fresh ingredients which define Lao cooking. Try your hand at traditional Lao dips, sticky rice, dishes steamed in banana leaf ... and more. Savour your creations at the end of your session as you enjoy the Idyllic garden setting of the cooking school. The emphasis today is on having fun, and on learning a little about a little-known, yet delicious cuisine. After the class, travel by private vehicle to Kuang Si Falls (approximately 35 minutes drive), one of the most beautiful falls in Laos. Have the chance to swim and relax amidst verdant jungle surrounds, in the turquoise pools at the base of the falls. Also have the chance to get up close to some Asiatic Black Bears which are cared for at a bear sanctuary near the falls. Many of these bears have been saved from the illegal wildlife trade or have been placed here as a result of habitat degradation. Following your visit at the falls, return to your hotel, Lunch included. Day4. After breakfast, free time for your own exploration of Luang Prabang on your own, the rest of the morning is free at leisure until your departure flight…