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Private Luang Prabang Morning Almsgiving and Market Tour

Rise early to observe the solemn morning ritual of monks walking through the streets of Luang Prabang at sunrise to collect alms. ‘Tak bat,’ or almsgiving, is a must-see experience for travelers to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town, home to nearly 80 Buddhist temples. After the opportunity to make your own rice offering to saffron-robed monks, you’ll head to a morning market for another glimpse of local life with your knowledgeable private guide. Round-trip hotel transport is included in your 2.5-hour tour.

Highlights

  • 2.5-hour private almsgiving and market tour in Luang Prabang
  • Participate in the daily morning ritual of almsgiving to local Buddhist monks
  • Hear bells toll from some 80 temples located in the peninsular town between the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers
  • Watch in awe as silent monks fill the sidewalks of the UNESCO-listed city
  • Take in the scents and sounds of a morning market filled with vendors selling produce
  • Enjoy round-trip hotel transport and commentary by an informative private guide

Duration:

8 hours (approx.)

Elephant Village and Mahout Experience Day Tour

Become Mahout for a day and experience the thrill of being up close and personal with these amazing Asian elephants at Elephant Village Camp! In Laos, a mahout usually starts as a boy in the "family profession" when he is assigned an elephant early in its life and they remain bonded to each other throughout their lives. From bathing them in the Namkhan River to riding with them, you are guaranteed to have fun and get educated about the mighty Asian elephants. This tour includes all of our most popular activities packed into a single day trip. Get ready to get wet as you plunge into the Namkhan River and give your elephant a refreshing bath!

Highlights

  • Get up-close to native wildlife
  • Family friendly
  • Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
  • Informative, friendly and professional guide
  • Buffet lunch included
  • Vegetarian meal option available

Duration:

8 hours (approx.)

Private Day Tour: Kuang Si Falls and Local Villages from Luang Prabang

Visit several ethnic communities on a drive from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Luang Prabang, stopping first at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC) with your private guide. View woven garments, baskets and other elements of Lao’s diverse cultural heritage on display at the museum. Then learn more about the local lifestyles as you’re welcomed into the homes of villagers along your route. Complete your full-day private tour with a refreshing swim in the cascading pools of Kuang Si Waterfall! Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle is included.

Highlights

  • Full-day Luang Prabang private tour of local villages with waterfall swim
  • Learn about Laos’ ethnic communities at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
  • Visit Hmong, Khmu and Lowland Lao villages with your knowledgeable private guide
  • Witness the daily customs and cultural traditions from inside village homes
  • Swim in the tiered aquamarine pools under the Kuang Si Waterfall

Duration: 

8 hours (approx.)

Private Luang Prabang City Walking Tour

See the sights of Luang Prabang on a private walking tour! Granted UNESCO status for its fusion of traditional Lao and European colonial architecture, the pedestrian-friendly town is teeming with well-preserved Buddhist temples. A knowledgeable local guide accompanies you by tuk-tuk and on foot to must-see attractions such as Wat Xieng Thong (Temple of the Golden City), the National Museum and Mt Phousi.

This private tour can be customized, so please list any special interests you have (art, architecture, history, culture) at time of booking to alert your guide, so that he or she can better prepare for your sightseeing.

Highlights

  • Private Luang Prabang sightseeing tour
  • See the UNESCO World-Heritage sites of Luang Prabang on foot
  • Visit Wat Xieng Thong and the National Museum with a local guide
  • Climb the steps up Mt Phousi for outstanding views
  • Choose a morning or afternoon tour
  • Enjoy transport from your hotel by tuk tuk

Duration:

8 hours (approx.)

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