Small Group: Luang Prabang's Must-See Sights Including Mount Phousi
Description
• Enjoy a day exploring a city rich in culture and tradition • Visit temples and sites that have been around for centuries • Learn about the different ethnic groups that live in and around Luang Prabang • Climb a mountain to see breathtaking views of the city below • Learn about how the locals produce their handicrafts with a visit to the Luang Prabang Night Market
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Itinerary
This exciting tour will take place in the city of Luang Prabang where you will get to see many interesting artifacts and sites. The day is filled with diverse culture and traditions, which you will be fascinated with. In the morning, the tour will begin with a visit to the infamous Royal Palace Museum. This is where you will see multiple artifacts from the Royal Period. After the stop at the museum, you will continue on to see some of the oldest temples in the area. These temples include the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the amazing shrine of Wat Aham. During a visit to the Art and Ethnology Centre, you will learn a great deal about the culture and history of the diverse ethnic groups in Laos. In the afternoon, you will climb to the top of Mount Phousi for beautiful panoramic views of the city. This is where you will be able to see the sacred gilded stupa and at the end of the day, you will see the breathtaking sunset over the Mekong River. After descending the mountain, you will be able to stop at the famous Luang Prabang Night Market to find some unique and handmade textiles and handicrafts that are made by the local Laos people and the hill tribe people that surround Luang Prabang.
This is where you will see multiple artifacts from the Royal Period.
Wat Xiengthong
the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun
You will learn a great deal about the culture and history of the diverse ethnic groups in Laos.
Visit the amazing shrine of Wat Aham.
In the afternoon, you will climb to the top of Mount Phousi for beautiful panoramic views of the city. This is where you will be able to see the sacred gilded stupa and at the end of the day, you will see the breathtaking sunset over the Mekong River.
After descending the mountain, you will be able to stop at the famous Luang Prabang Night Market to find some unique and handmade textiles and handicrafts that are made by the local Laos people and the hill tribe people that surround Luang Prabang.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You will be picked up at your hotel in Luang Prabang. Please provide pickup location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
It was very pleasant. The guide Pom was professional, kind and deeply acquainted with Lao culture. Super recommend
Such a great tour, Ken is an excellent guide and explained every place, also told us a lot of history of Laos.
Beautiful tour of Buddhist temples and a silk farm. Luang Prabang has amazing architecture and the guide is very helpful
