Laos tour

Luang Prabang Cultural Discovery — 3 Days

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A journey built around what matters

Rise before dawn for the alms-giving ceremony, cool off in the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls, and watch the sun set from Mount Phousi over Laos's former royal capital.

◷3 daysDuration

◈Up to 14Group size

⛰EasyDifficulty

Day by day

Your 3-day itinerary

Itinerary order may adjust with local conditions and flight schedules.

Day 1

Arrive Luang Prabang, Mount Phousi sunset

Meals: D

Settle into your hotel and explore the UNESCO-listed old town on foot before climbing Mount Phousi's 328 steps for sunset over the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers.

☾ Overnight: Hotel, Luang Prabang

Day 2

Alms-giving ceremony & Kuang Si Falls

Meals: B,L

Rise before dawn to respectfully observe the Tak Bat alms-giving procession, then visit the morning market before an afternoon at Kuang Si Falls' tiered turquoise pools.

☾ Overnight: Hotel, Luang Prabang

Day 3

Royal Palace Museum & departure

Meals: B

Visit the Royal Palace Museum and Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang's most revered temple, before free time at the night market ahead of your departure transfer.

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Inclusions & booking information

What's included

2 nights in a boutique Luang Prabang hotel
Alms-giving ceremony with guide briefing on etiquette
Kuang Si Falls excursion
Royal Palace Museum entry
All transport and English-speaking guide

What's not included

International flights
Travel insurance
Lunches
Personal expenses

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What should I wear to the alms-giving ceremony?

Modest, shoulders-and-knees-covered clothing in muted colours; your guide will brief you on the correct etiquette for offering alms respectfully.

Traveller stories

What our guests say

Anna L. · TripAdvisor ★★★★★

Watching the monks at dawn was one of the most moving things I've seen while travelling — handled with real respect by our guide.

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