Arrival in Luang Prabang

Arrival in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your driver will pick you up at the airport and then drop you at your hotel. Free time to rest.

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Meals : -, -, -  //  Night : charming hotel with swimming pool

Itinerary : Luang Prabang

Day without guide

Luang Prabang, its temples and markets

Free day to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang: morning market, royal palace, Vat Mai, Vat Sene, Vat Xiengthong, Vat Visoun, Mount Phousi to admire the exceptional panoramic view, the historic district, the night market ... Our agency is in the city center, we can advise you directly on site.

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Meals : B, -, - //  Night : charming hotel with swimming pool

Itinerary : Luang Prabang

Day without guide & vehicule

Hiking at Kuang Si waterfalls

At sunrise, volunteers can attend the traditional ceremony of alms giving to the monks (without guide). Departure by private minivan on a countryside road to northern Laos. The mountain landscapes are breathtaking. Meetings with different ethnicities such as Tay Lue, Khamu, Tay Dam and Hmong. The guide will bond Western and Asian cultures. Arrival in Oudomxay in the late afternoon.

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Meals : B, L, -  //  Night : charming hotel with swimming pool

Itinerary : Luang Prabang - Hmong village - Kuang Si

Activities : 2h30 to 3h hiking

Cruise on the Mekong River & PakOu caves

Beautiful traditional slow boat cruise on the Mekong towards the Pak Ou Caves. The Mekong is dotted with large cliffs of limestone rock dug by monsoon rains and floods of the river. Visit of the sanctuary caves of PakOu hostinf thousands statues of Buddha. Lao-lao tasting, rice alcohol made in a small specialized village. Way back to Luang Prabang in the afternoon.

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Meals : B, L, -  //  Night : charming hotel with swimming pool

Itinerary : Luang Prabang - PakOu caves

Activities : 4h cruising (way/back)

Ancient temples and villages of craftsmen

Crossing the Mekong by boat to reach the bank facing Luang Prabang. The atmosphere is totally different, far from the tourists. Visit of a village of potters as well and ancient temples: Vat Xiengmène, Vat Chomphet and Vat Longkhoun. These offer magnificent views on the Mekong and Luang Prabang. In the afternoon, visit of Ban XangKhong,village to discover how to make "Sa" paper from mulberry. You will attend a workshop. Rest of the day is free in town or hotel.

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Meals : B, L, -  //  Night : charming hotel with swimming pool

Itinerary : Luang Prabang - right bank - Ban XangKhong

Immersion in an elephant sanctuary

On-road transfer in minivan to the elephant conservation Center of Sayaboury. Visit of the camp, the infrastructure of the nursery and hospital, boat trip on the lake, walk in the forest with the pachyderms, ... Visit of the museum, swim in the lake, canoe ride ... Discovery of the everyday life of elephants and their relations with mahouts, interaction with animals. Dinner and stay overnight at the camp.

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Meals : B, L, -  //  Night : bungalows

Itinerary : Luang Prabang - Sayaboury - Elephant conservation center

Day without guide of our agency

Immersion in an elephant sanctuary

Morning bath with pachyderms. Meeting and walk with elephants in the forest. After drinking, the elephants will go to the socialization zone. Follow the local guide around the perimeter to learn more about their biology and social structure. This rare opportunity to observe them in a natural environment is a unique experience. Free time to relax, boat ride and way back to Luang Prabang.

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Meals : B, L, -  //  Night : charming hotel with swimming pool

Itinerary : Elephant conservation center - Luang Prabang

Day without guide of our agency

Last moments in Laos

Free time until your transfer to the airport.

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Meals : B, -, - //  Night : not included

Itinerary : Luang Prabang - ...

Day without guide