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Home/Destinations/Luang Prabang/Luang Prabang in 3 days
3 days · Luang Prabang itinerary

Luang Prabang in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Luang Prabang cover the temples, river and jungle. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Laos — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: temples & falls
  2. 2Day 2: Mekong & elephants
  3. 3Day 3: nature & villages
  4. 4Temples, river & jungle

Day 1: temples & falls

City temples and the Kuang Si Falls.

Day 2: Mekong & elephants

Pak Ou cruise and an elephant sanctuary.

Day 3: nature & villages

Kayak, trek or cycle the countryside.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Luang Prabang — prices per person.

Luang Prabang: Kuang Si Waterfall & Rice Farm Tour
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang: Kuang Si Waterfall & Rice Farm Tour
5.0(10)·10 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner
5.0(10)·4–5 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Private Luang Prabang City Tour
Luang Prabang
Private Luang Prabang City Tour
4.8(31)·12 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves
Luang Prabang
FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves
4.8(92)·8h 30min
from$48/ person
via Viator
Private Tour: Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall Tour from Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Private Tour: Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall Tour from Luang Prabang
4.9(17)·8 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Luang Prabang
Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
5.0(90)·3–4 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls
4.7(93)·12 hours
from$44/ person
via Viator
Laos Elephant Sanctuary keeper+ Kuangsi waterfall +Hmong village
Luang Prabang
Laos Elephant Sanctuary keeper+ Kuangsi waterfall +Hmong village
4.7(28)·9 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator

Luang Prabang in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Luang Prabang?
Three days is ideal — temples and the falls on day one, a Mekong cruise and elephants on day two, and nature and villages on day three, covering Luang Prabang’s culture, river and jungle.
What is the best experience in Luang Prabang for 3 days?
The Kuang Si Falls are the most beautiful, the temples the most serene, and the Mekong cruise the most relaxing; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Luang Prabang itinerary?
Spend day one on temples and the falls, day two on the Mekong and elephants, and day three on nature, booking popular tours ahead.

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