Luang Prabang and Mekong river cruise 7 days

7 days | 6 nights

Travel Style

Active & Adventure

Destinations

Pakbeng, Namkat Yorla Pa, Luang Prabang

Highlights Itinerary Accommodation Inclusions/Exclusions

Highlights

Pakbeng

Namkat Yorla Pa

Luang Prabang

A serene northern Laos itinerary to explore the tranquil laidback town Luang Prabang combining with pleasant cruise on mekong river tours Laos for you to visit Namkat Yorla Pa national park in Laos. The Laos travel itinerary of 7 days showcases the highlighted and hidden parts in northern Laos with inspiriting architecture, culture and nature. We in put in this Laos tour a pleasant visit of the town and temples in Luang Prabang, a hike to gigantic Kuangsi Waterfall in the jungle, holy Pak Ou Cave, countryside villages of multiples ethnic groups, and especially a lifetime stay at Namkat Yorla Pa Resort with adventures in Laos.

Itinerary

Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival

Welcome to Luang Prabang ancient town situating at the confluence of 2 rivers Mekong and Nam Khan! Renown as a spiritual city of 33 gilded temples, saffron-clad monks, Colonial style villas and fusion gastronomy, Luang Prabang is an intriguing any unique city to enjoy the serene and nourish your peaceful mind.

Upon your arrival, your tour guide will welcome and take you to hotel in Luang Prabang for your check-in. Have free time till rest of the day to get revived from jet lag.

Day 2: Luang Prabang – Khuangsi waterfalls (Breakfast)

This morning, you will explore the best attractions of Luang Prabang. Beginning with the Royal Palace built in 1904 and home of King Sisavang Vong. The king statue is still standing outside the museum. Royal Palace in Luang Prabang is now the National Museum housing precious items which formally belong to the Royal family. Also, you can admire the statue of Prhabang Buddha and a large array of statuettes in the premise. Afterward, have a leisure walk from Royal Palace to Wat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful temple in Luang Prabang. Laos finest art are on display in this temple as along with a complex of sacred shrines and temples. Next, have a hike up 328 steps to the Phousi Mount peak for a panoramic view of Luang Prabang.

This afternoon, you will travel to Khuangsi Waterfalls which is a must-to-see attraction of Luang Prabang. Right after the entrance, you will catch a sight of a rescue center housing moon bears, an endanger species. There are 23 bears are natured and protected in this sanctuary. Carry on for a while, you will find the mesmerizing giant Kuangsi Waterfalls tumbling down many tiers forming many pools of turquoise water. You can come down and have a refreshing swim or follow the trails to admire the charming waterfalls. Afterward, head back to your hotel in Luang Prabang.

Day 3: Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave – Pakbeng (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Embark the Luang Say Cruise this morning, you will leave Auberge Calao Pier at 7am for Pakbeng Laos. Enjoy the tasty breakfast on the boat and contemplating the Mekong River this fresh morning. After sailing around 1.5 hour, your cruise will reach Pak Ou Cave for a short visit. Also, one of the top things to do in Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Cave plays a significant spiritual role for Laotian. Pak Ou Cave is also renown as the cave of thousand buddhas. There are two limestone cliffs upper and lower caves packaged with over 4,000 buddha statues in different shapes and positions like meditating, lying, standing, etc. Your journey of Mekong river tours boat trip then keeps sailing and stop at a local village for lunch with delights of Laos cuisine. Finish lunch, the boat will make anorther stop at Baw hill tribe village where you will get to know the local lifestyle and the famous Laos whiskey. Before the sun sets, the boat will arrive at Luang Say Lodge - a stunning Mekong riverside lodge in Pakbeng Laos offering marvelous view of river and exotic mountains. Chilling out at the lodge, you will have free time to refresh and enjoy the river and its surrounding peaceful landscape. Dinner with Laotian culinary at the terrace overlooking to Mekong River.

Day 4: Pak Beng – Namkat Yorla Pa (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

The breakfast will be served early in the morning when the mountains and river are still in the mist. After breakfast, you will leave Luang Say lodge to Namkat Yorla Pa – a huge ecotourism attraction that is half resort and half adventure park. This place offers one of the most charming and beautiful hotels in all of northern Laos. After around 3-hour pleasant cruising, you will visit Ban Yor pottery and weaving village. You will arrive at Namkat Yorla Pa at noon and have lunch there.

In the afternoon, you will have a lot of choices in choosing activity in the Namkat Yorla Pa resort. Depending on your interest, you can relax and enjoy surroundings of the resort; or book and pay directly to the resort outdoor activities like cycling, trekking, ziplining, rock climbing, visiting Khmu minority village and their organic farms.

Day 5: Namkat Yorla Pa (Breakfast)

After breakfast at hotel, you will have free and easy day at resort in Namkat Yorla Pa. It's optional to book and pay on your own to the resort to participate in outdoor activities.

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Resort in Namkat Yorla Pa

Day 6: Namkat – Luang Prabang (Breakfast)

After breakfast, you will leave Namkat for Luang Prabang. On the way, pay a visit to Ban Lak 52, a Hmong tribe village in Udomxay. Here, you will get to know more about this minority group, how they organize their village, build houses and so on. At noon, you will reach the pier; and then travel back to your property by cruise’s van. The balance of this day will be on your own leisure.

Day 7: Luang Prabang Departure (Breakfast)

Early this morning, you will meet up with your tour guide and get to local temple by tuk tuk for an observation of holy Tak Bath ceremony. The local residents prepare devoted food and wait for the monks in saffron robes walk by. You then stroll along local center market before heading back to hotel for breakfast.

At good time, you will meet up with your local guide and travel to Luang Prabang Airport for your flight to next destination.

Accommodation

Pakbeng

Namkat Yorla Pa

Luang Prabang

Inclusions / Exclusions

Inclusions:

Accommodation in double/twin sharing basic
Daily breakfast at hotel and meals as indicated in the program
Private air-conditioned transfer
Non-private Luang Say Cruise upstream Mekong River
Excellent English-speaking guide (other language on request)
Entrance fee, boat trip for sightseeing as mentioned

Exclusions:

International and domestic flights
Laos Visa
Tips and gratuities for guide, driver, etc.
Personal expenses and services not mentioned

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