Walking with a local guide and visit Luang Prabang Unesco World Heritage sites. You will hear many unique local stories about Luang Prabang, from the history of the temples and the city to the Buddhist narratives and legends painted all over the temple walls. The Luang Prabang community shares such stories and collective memories, and the locals are still firmly connected through sharing them. Join in this small group tour, you will gain insight into Luang Prabang’s culture, which is difficult to know just by looking around on your own.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
13 times a day, 5:30 AM–2:30 PM
Next available
Tue, Nov 3
Adult (ages 4+)
$30
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $110.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:32 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 2.
Tour Options
Private 1/2-day city tour 4 hours
Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 4 hours: 6am option to add alms ceremony and morning market visit, followed by a 4 hour city tour. The tour ends around 12:30 PM
Destinations: Visit the city's main temples and royal palaces.
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Private 1/2day tour+alms givin 4 hours
Additional:: Including an additional alms giving and morning market tour. Pick up at sunrise time.
Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 4 hours: Starting with alms ceremony and morning market visit, followed by a 4 hour city tour. The tour ends between 12:00 and 12:30pm
Destinations: Visit the city's main temples and royal palaces.
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Shared 1/2Day Tour+alms giving 4 hours
Additional:: Including an additional alms giving and morning market tour. Pick up at sunrise time.
Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 4 hours: Starting with alms giving ceremony and morning market visit, followed by a 4 hour city tour. The tour ends around 12:30 PM
Destinations: Visit the city's main temples and royal palaces.
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Private 1-day tour+alms giving 7 hours
Additional:: Including an additional "Alms giving and Morning Market tour"
Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 7 hours: Starting with alms ceremony and morning market visit, followed by a 7 hour city tour. The tour ends between 4:00 and 5:30pm
lunch: not including. Your guide will suggest and send you restaurants of your choice
Visit: all destinations including Wat Xiengthong, Wat Sene, Royal Palace, Ban Xang Khong, UXO, Wat Wisun, Mount Phousi .
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Private 1-day city tour 7 hours
Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 7 hours: About 7 hour city tour. The tour ends between 4 and 5:30pm
lunch: not including. Your guide will suggest and send you restaurants of your choice
Visit: all destinations including Wat Xiengthong, Wat Sene, Royal Palace, Ban Xang Khong, UXO, Wat Wisun, Mount Phousi .
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Shared 1/2 Day Morning Tour 4 hours
Booking by solo travelers : will only be accepted if there are already other participants.
Require cash payment on site.: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 4 hours: morning city tour. Pickup time 8:30. The tour ends around 12:30.
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Itinerary
Alms Giving Ceremony
30 min
[5:30 am opition only] In Buddhism, alms or almsgiving is the respect given by a lay Buddhist to a Buddhist monk, nun, spiritually-developed person or other sentient being. It is not charity as presumed by Western interpreters. It is important to know the ceremony is also a spiritual practice to accumulate good karma for those who give the alms. It is closer to a symbolic connection to the spiritual realm and to show humbleness and respect in the presence of the secular society. The act of almsgiving connects the human to the monk and what he represents.
The morning alms giving is a living Buddhist tradition for the people of Luang Prabang which, because of its beauty, has become a major tourist attraction. However, when tourists are unaware of its customs their inappropriate behaviors can be disruptive.
The Morning Market
20 min
[5:30 am opition only] I Following alms giving, we visit a local morning market. Luang Prabang morning market lining a couple of quiet streets near the Royal Palace, starts early and is over by mid-morning. It sets up along a couple of side-streets next to one of the city’s many Wats. A butcher and some of the more touristy stalls have actual tables for their wares. But most of the vendors, selling anything from rice, to fresh vegetables, to steamed fish, frogs, and anything else that might be the day’s catch, just set up on the ground.
We go back to your accommodation and have a free time for breakfast until 8:30 am.
Royal Palace Museum
Admission not included60 min
[The museum is closed on the last Thursday of every month and cannot be visited] We will visit the Royal Palace. The Royal Palace, which is today the national museum and built by French colonialists between 1904-09, displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture. (Entrance fee 200,000 LAK Approx. $8.90 USD)
Mount Phousi
Admission not included30 min
Climb the steps to the summit for panoramic views over the old town, the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, and the surrounding mountains. The climb is optional; if you prefer a gentler morning, your guide can adjust the route.(Entrance fee 60,000 kip Approx. $2.70 USD)
Wat Prah Buddhabat
15 min
Visit this local temple on the hillside and receive a Buddhist blessing. The ritual includes a sprinkling of holy water and the tying of cotton threads around your wrists, with wishes for well-being and good fortune.
Wat Xiengthong
Admission not included40 min
Discover one of Luang Prabang’s most important historic temples, known for its graceful, sweeping roofs and intricate decoration. Your guide will introduce its history and explain some of the stories behind the artwork.(Entrance fee 60,000 kip)
Riverview Park
10 min
Finish with a short walk to the tip of the peninsula, where the Nam Khan River meets the Mekong, before returning to your hotel at approximately 12:30 PM.
What's included
Included
English speaking licensed local tour guide
A donation to senior monks who bestows a Buddhist blessing
Bottled water
A fruit shake from a local street stall during a break along the way.
Foods for alms giving ceremony
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Meals
Luang Prabang National Museum (Royal Palace) 200,000 LAK (Approx. $8.90 USD)
Phou Si Hill 60,000 LAK (Approx. $2.70 USD)
Wat Xieng Thong 60,000 LAK (Approx. $2.70 USD)
Pickup Locations & Times
• Please note that "The Nam Khan Resort" is not included in the pickup area for our joint tours, so please meet at Manifa Travel office in Luang Prabang to join the tour, or upgrade to a private tour.
• Please fill in the name of your accommodation in "Special Requirements" field on booking. If your accommodation is not yet decided, please fill "not yet decided" in the field and notice us by the day before tour.
• As this is a join in tour, please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
74 reviews
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How it compares in Luang Prabang
No. 8 by number of reviews among 256 tours in Luang Prabang
Starting price $30 is 65% below the typical $85 for tours of similar length in Luang Prabang
Price unchanged over the last 30 days
Excurgo comparison of 256 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour take?
Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this Luang Prabang experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $110. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 13 departures a day between 5:30 AM and 2:30 PM.
Can I cancel Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. • Please note that "The Nam Khan Resort" is not included in the pickup area for our joint tours, so please meet at Manifa Travel office in Luang Prabang to join the tour, or upgrade to a private tour.
• Please fill in the name of your accommodation in "Special Requirements" field on booking. If your accommodation is not yet decided, please fill "not yet decided" in the field and notice us by the day before tour.
• As this is a join in tour, please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route Pickup points include L'hotel Souvannaphoum.
What languages is Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 74 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Manifa travel.
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