Luang Prabang Highlights

Arrive in Luang Prabang.

An early start gives you an opportunity to witness the centuries old daily tradition of the alms giving ceremony, Tak Bat. Before sunrise, hundreds of saffron-clad monks file out from the old town's temples to collect their daily alms from faithful residents.Enjoy a leisurely walk to the magnificent stupa of Wat Wisunarat. Next stop is Wat That Luang, traditionally the cremation site for Lao Royalty. Continue to Wat Xieng Thong, a 16th century temple. Pay visits to Wat Mai and the nearby former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, before climbing to the top of Mount Phousi. Enjoy a sunset view of the gilded stupa.

Today board a private boat for the Mekong River cruise to the famous Pak Ou Caves- filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues, coming in a wide range of sizes. During the cruise out, see the fishermen and local villages along the way. Return to Luang Prabang, stopping en route at a craft village, surrounded by verdant rice paddies.

Today morning you will explore the area around one of Luang Prabang's most impressive and picturesque waterfalls, Kuang Si. Trek through jungle parklands to Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, located nearby. Here, you will help-out with the bears' midday scatter feed. Afterwards, stroll to Kuang Si Waterfall.

Transfer to the airport.