The Top Popular Laos Cultural & History Tour-Package

The 4 Days Wonder of Luang Prabang is The Top Popular Laos Cultural & History Tour-Package....

The Wonder of Luang Prabang 4 Days:

Be prepared to blown away by the array of temples, the culture and the relaxed pace of life in Luang Prabang! The beautiful city located on the confluence of the Nam Ou and the Mekong River and is made up of distinctive colonial architecture and dazzling temples. Saffron clad monks replace vehicles in this timeless, atmospheric city, as they often scurry the small streets. A trip up to the top of Mount Phousi, a hill in the centre is the best place to start our sightseeing tour, offering astonishing views over Luang Prabang at sunset.

Day 1: Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by the UNESCO to be ‘the best preserved city in South East Asia’. During our time here, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textile made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang (B)..

Day 2: Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang (B) ...

Day 3: An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there you will visit the morning Phosi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turqoise pools or walk along the forest trails. After returning to Luang Prabang by late afternoon, we continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for its silk weavings and for its Saa (jute) Papermaking. We return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang (B)...

Day 4: After breakfast, we visit The National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. Also the Central Market is not to be missed. After visiting these sights in the morning, you have free time to explore the town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure (B)...

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Top Five Popular Laos Adventure Tour-Packages

The Top Five Popular Laos Adventure Tour-Packages include: Ban Nam Yang 1 Day, Nam Ha Multi Sport 1 Day, Half day Asia elephant ride 1 Day, Full day Asia elephant ride 1 Day, Ban Sida 1 Day,....

Ban Nam Yang 1 Day:

This one-day tour into the Nam Ha NPA winds through forest and upland fields. This tour has broad open vistas of the area. Along the way you will see villagers collecting forest products, tending livestock or working their upland fields. Before returning to the valley, we visit an Ahka village at the highest point. If there’s time, the tour also includes a stop at That Poum Pouk, Luang Namtha’s most ancient and newest stupa.

This one-day tour into the Nam Ha NPA winds through forest and upland fields. This tour has broad open vistas of the area. Along the way you will see villagers collecting forest products, tending livestock or working their upland fields. Before returning to the valley, we visit an Ahka village at the highest point. If there’s time, the tour also includes a stop at That Poum Pouk, Luang Namtha’s most ancient and newest stupa. The earlier the Ban Nam Yang Tour starts the more that you will be able to see and do along the way. This 1-day trek follows the old French road to Muang Sing and is a long, but not challenging, day trip of 6 – 7 hours. You will walk along the road, which is really more a track up to the Akha village of Nam Yang where you will have a chance to learn a bit about the life of the Akha in the hill before returning the same way to the Black Tai village of Nam Ngaen. If there is time, your group will have the chance to visit Luang Namtha’s newest and most ancient Stupa – That Poum Pouk.

Nam Ha Multi Sport 1 Day:

The first day of trekking takes you through 2 Lanten Villages and a Khmu Village. Ban Nalan Tai, a Khmu village, and Ban Nam Goy, a Lanten village, can only be accessed by foot or by boat. This trail climbs a ridge bordering the Nam Ha River and goes through forested areas bordering the Nam Ha Protected Area. Overnight in the village lodge of Ban Nam Goy. On this trip you will learn about the upland agricultural practices, the uses of the forest and you’ll enjoy the hospitality and food of the Lanten. The first day is a day of trekking through forest and the second you spend kayaking down the lower part of the Nam Ha River through the Nam Ha National Protected Area. You will be paddling exciting but manageable 2 to 3 grade rapids. During low water the river becomes quite rocky making kayaking difficult.

The trek starts in the village of Ban Namleu, a Lanten village. The trail ascends from Ban Nam Leu to the ridgeline. Along the trail you will pass through forest in various stages of regeneration as well as some upland fields. You will meet local villagers along the trail coming from or going to market. Descend from the ridge down to the village of Ban Nalan Tail on the banks of the Nam Ha. Walk around the village and rest awhile before continuing on to Ban Nam Goy. The villagers of Ban Nam Goy will be your hosts for the night. The villagers of Ban Nam Goy will be your hosts for the night. Your village host will prepare you evening meal and join for a chat before retiring in the village lodge of the night.(L, D)..

Half day Asia elephant ride 1 Day:

This half day elephant tour to Nam Khan to enjoy the elephant ride to see sightseeing in mountainous area in Laos. Enjoy splendid scenery and swim in a clear pool of nature Tadsae waterfall with visiting Khmu Hill tribe Village, exploring the most unspoiled nature, riding on a lovely Asia preservation elephant through a forest path, splendid scenery along Nam Khan river is perfect place to experience, exploring the Herri Mohot, retrace a foot-step of French explorer who first discover the Angkor Wat to today world, experience the elephant trek with local boat visiting local villages surrounding Luang Prabang is unforgettable.

Full day Asia elephant ride 1 Day:

This is full day tour exploring the most unspoiled nature with Asia preservation elephant ride, Full Itinerary: Together with your local guide you will proceed to the Adventure and Elephant Camp about 15 km out of town and in the middle of a green, natural surrounding just on the banks of the Nam Khan river. After crossing the small river at the Lao Spirit Resort you will be introduced to our protected Asian Elephants and go out for a scenic ride. Enjoy the new perspective and the wonderful nature on this 2-3hr ride. A stunning landscape, tranquility and lush nature gives you a relaxed stay on the back of the Elephant. Lean back in your seat and enjoy… On the ride you make your way through forests and along the Nam Khan River. The ride brings you up to/from the amazing waterfalls of Tad Sae waterfalls. Here you can hang out for lunch and some swimming in the refreshing cascades. A short boat trip will bring you back to the Elephant and Adventure Camp. After that you will have a transfer back into Luang Prabang. Tour ends around 17.00pm.

Ban Sida 1 Day:

This one-day trek is ideal for someone who wants to experience some trail hiking, see different types of agriculture and mixed forest and visit a variety of nearby ethnic groups. The tour starts on the broad open rice fields of the Namtha Valley and wanders up in to the hills above the valley through a provincial reserve forest. You will see terraced upland rice paddies and visit the Sida ethnic group and the Tibeto-Burman group, this group can only be found in two villages in Laos. One the way back you will stop by the Nam Dee Waterfall and visit the ethnic Lanten village of Ban Nam Dee.

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Luang Prabang is a Beautiful and Tranquil Dream-like Setting

Luang Prabang is a beautiful and tranquil dream-like setting with a fusion of foreign influences and splendid landscape scenery, making this an idyllic, unspoiled and charming destination for visitors. It is no wonder this amazing city was recently declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO. The ancient city was the former capital of Laos, with a reign of more than 63 kings over 600 years. Luang Prabang is known as the ‘Thousand Pagoda City’, there are countless intriguing architectural highlights in the sleepy and once royal capital.

Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its unique, remarkably well-preserved townscape illustrates a key stage in the blending of these two distinct cultural traditions.

The town is situated on a peninsula formed by the Mekong River and its tributaries in a clay basin surrounded by limestone hills that dominate the landscape. According to legend, the Buddha smiled when he rested here for a day during his travels, prophesying that it would one day be the site of a rich and powerful capital city. Another legend attributes the choice of the site to two hermits, attracted by its natural beauty, who gave it the name of Xieng Dong (or perhaps Xieng Thong).

It was known under this name at the end of the 13th century AD. A few decades later it became the capital of the powerful kingdom of Lan Xang, whose wealth and influence can be attributed to the location of its capital at a crossroads on the Silk Route, as well as the centre of Buddhism in the region. It remained the capital until 1560, when this title passed to Vientiane. It was at this time that it received a new name, Luang Prabang, the name of the famous Buddha image brought earlier from Cambodia. The towns in Laos conformed with the European urban of defended royal administrative complexes with adjacent temples and monasteries. Around them clustered a number of distinct village communities, supplying their needs but not integrated into a single administrative entity. The villages acted as commercial centres, not the town as such, which did not have the large mercantile communities to be found at the time in Thailand or Cambodia.

On the death of King Sourigna Vongsa at the end of the 17th century a serious political crisis ensued. The Lan Xang kingdom was divided first into two independent realms, those of Vientiane and Luang Prabang, and then into three, with the creation of the kingdom of Champasak. Luang Prabang retained its role as the royal capital until 1946, when Vientiane took over as administrative centre.

The political and religious centre of the town is the peninsula, with its royal and noble residences and religious foundations. This is defined by a defensive wall built from one river bank to the other, sealing off the peninsula at its base. The majority of the buildings are, following traditions, built from wood (part of the temples are in stone). The colonial element of the town is characterized by one- or two-storey terraced houses built from brick: they often have balconies and other decorative features in wood.

The commercial buildings are grouped along the Mekong, interspersed with private houses. The temples and royal residences line one side of Avenue Pavie, which runs the length of the peninsula, the other side being occupied by traditional and colonial houses. The administrative buildings are for the most part at the crossroads with Rue Gernier. The monasteries generally consist of: the cult buildings (shrine, chapel, library, stupa, stone post), ancillary buildings and buildings for inhabitants or visitors (monastic communal buildings, cells, refectory, etc.). Most are simple shrines with three aisles and a single porch. Their interior furnishings comprise a pedestal or throne for the main Buddha image, a pulpit, a terrace and a lamp. Most are elaborately decorated with carved motifs but the wall paintings are relatively simple. The Luang Prabang chapels are simple structures for housing images; they may be open or walled.

The traditional Lao wooden houses are basically divided into spaces: the private rooms and the public terraces. They are usually raised on wooden piles, giving a space beneath for working and for shelter for both men and animals. Walling may be of planks or plaited bamboo on a wooden frame. A developed form of this house makes use of brick, following the French introduction of this material, but conserving the general layout and appearance of the traditional house. Finally there are the administrative buildings, which more or less successfully blend traditional elements with European materials, techniques and uses.

The LUANG PRABANG STOPOVER Tour:

On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. After a short rest, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textiles made by the hilltribe and local people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Along the way, we will stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where the local rice wine is produced. On return, we take a short drive to another small village Ban Phanom, which is well known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang...

Breakfast, we visit the National Nuseum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign. The National Museum and the Central Market are not to be missed. After visiting these sights in the morning, there will be free time to venture into town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure...

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The Popular of Laos Cultural & History Tour

What is The Popular of Laos Cultural & History Tour? That's LUANG PRABANG of Laos. is a city located in north central Laos, where the Nam Khan river meets the Mekong River about 425 kilometers (264 mi) north of Vientiane. It is the capital of Luang Prabang Province. The current population of the city is about 103,000.

The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is also notable as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The main part of the city consists of four main roads located on a peninsula between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers. The city is well known for its numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries. Every morning, hundreds of monks from the various monasteries walk through the streets collecting alms. One of the major landmarks in the city is a large steep hill on which sits Wat Chom Si.

The Popular of Laos Cultural & History Tour, The Wonder OF LUANG PRABANG:

Be prepared to blown away by the array of temples, the culture and the relaxed pace of life in Luang Prabang! The beautiful city located on the confluence of the Nam Ou and the Mekong River and is made up of distinctive colonial architecture and dazzling temples. Saffron clad monks replace vehicles in this timeless, atmospheric city, as they often scurry the small streets. A trip up to the top of Mount Phousi, a hill in the centre is the best place to start our sightseeing tour, offering astonishing views over Luang Prabang at sunset.

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel. Luang Prabang has been claimed by the UNESCO to be ‘the best preserved city in South East Asia’. During our time here, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai, we then climb up to the top of mount Phousi for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a panoramic view of the city at sunset and the Mekong River. From there, we explore the Night Market, where you can find a lovely selection of handmade textile made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang...

Today, we enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as explore the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine. On return, we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a small village known for its hand weaving. Overnight in Luang Prabang...

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession. From there you will visit the morning Phosi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turqoise pools or walk along the forest trails. After returning to Luang Prabang by late afternoon, we continue to Ban Xangkhong, a village well known for its silk weavings and for its Saa (jute) Papermaking. We return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Siphouthabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang...

After breakfast, we visit The National Museum (close Tuesday) at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of the artefacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through to the last sovereign. Also the Central Market is not to be missed. After visiting these sights in the morning, you have free time to explore the town and stroll around the shopping area. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure..


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Top Five Popular Adventure Tour in Laos

Top Five Popular Adventure Tour in Laos includes: Ban Nam Yang tour, Nam Ha Multi Sport tour, Half day Asia elephant ride tour, Full day Asia elephant ride tour, and Ban Sida tour...

Ban Nam Yang tour:

This one-day tour into the Nam Ha NPA winds through forest and upland fields. This tour has broad open vistas of the area. Along the way you will see villagers collecting forest products, tending livestock or working their upland fields. Before returning to the valley, we visit an Ahka village at the highest point. If there’s time, the tour also includes a stop at That Poum Pouk, Luang Namtha’s most ancient and newest stupa. The earlier the Ban Nam Yang Tour starts the more that you will be able to see and do along the way. This 1-day trek follows the old French road to Muang Sing and is a long, but not challenging, day trip of 6 – 7 hours. You will walk along the road, which is really more a track up to the Akha village of Nam Yang where you will have a chance to learn a bit about the life of the Akha in the hill before returning the same way to the Black Tai village of Nam Ngaen. If there is time, your group will have the chance to visit Luang Namtha’s newest and most ancient Stupa – That Poum Pouk.

Nam Ha Multi Sport tour:

The first day of trekking takes you through 2 Lanten Villages and a Khmu Village. Ban Nalan Tai, a Khmu village, and Ban Nam Goy, a Lanten village, can only be accessed by foot or by boat. This trail climbs a ridge bordering the Nam Ha River and goes through forested areas bordering the Nam Ha Protected Area. Overnight in the village lodge of Ban Nam Goy. On this trip you will learn about the upland agricultural practices, the uses of the forest and you’ll enjoy the hospitality and food of the Lanten. The first day is a day of trekking through forest and the second you spend kayaking down the lower part of the Nam Ha River through the Nam Ha National Protected Area. You will be paddling exciting but manageable 2 to 3 grade rapids. During low water the river becomes quite rocky making kayaking difficult. The trek starts in the village of Ban Namleu, a Lanten village. The trail ascends from Ban Nam Leu to the ridgeline. Along the trail you will pass through forest in various stages of regeneration as well as some upland fields. You will meet local villagers along the trail coming from or going to market. Descend from the ridge down to the village of Ban Nalan Tail on the banks of the Nam Ha. Walk around the village and rest awhile before continuing on to Ban Nam Goy. The villagers of Ban Nam Goy will be your hosts for the night. The villagers of Ban Nam Goy will be your hosts for the night. Your village host will prepare you evening meal and join for a chat before retiring in the village lodge of the night.(L, D).. The next day, the river features a number of swift rapids before arriving at the confluence of the Nam Ha and Nam Tha Rivers. Monkeys are often heard and sometimes seen on this stretch of river. But you’ll have to be quiet so you don’t scare them off. Reaching the Namtha River turn down stream and continue on down to the pick-up point in a Khmu village. A pick-up will return you to Luang Namtha.(B, L)

Half day Asia elephant ride tour:

This half day elephant tour to Nam Khan to enjoy the elephant ride to see sightseeing in mountainous area in Laos. Enjoy splendid scenery and swim in a clear pool of nature Tadsae waterfall with visiting Khmu Hill tribe Village, exploring the most unspoiled nature, riding on a lovely Asia preservation elephant through a forest path, splendid scenery along Nam Khan river is perfect place to experience, exploring the Herri Mohot, retrace a foot-step of French explorer who first discover the Angkor Wat to today world, experience the elephant trek with local boat visiting local villages surrounding Luang Prabang is unforgettable.

Full day Asia elephant ride tour:

This is full day tour exploring the most unspoiled nature with Asia preservation elephant ride, Full Itinerary: Together with your local guide you will proceed to the Adventure and Elephant Camp about 15 km out of town and in the middle of a green, natural surrounding just on the banks of the Nam Khan river. After crossing the small river at the Lao Spirit Resort you will be introduced to our protected Asian Elephants and go out for a scenic ride. Enjoy the new perspective and the wonderful nature on this 2-3hr ride. A stunning landscape, tranquility and lush nature gives you a relaxed stay on the back of the Elephant. Lean back in your seat and enjoy… On the ride you make your way through forests and along the Nam Khan River. The ride brings you up to/from the amazing waterfalls of Tad Sae waterfalls. Here you can hang out for lunch and some swimming in the refreshing cascades. A short boat trip will bring you back to the Elephant and Adventure Camp. After that you will have a transfer back into Luang Prabang. Tour ends around 17.00pm.

Ban Sida tour:

This one-day trek is ideal for someone who wants to experience some trail hiking, see different types of agriculture and mixed forest and visit a variety of nearby ethnic groups. The tour starts on the broad open rice fields of the Namtha Valley and wanders up in to the hills above the valley through a provincial reserve forest. You will see terraced upland rice paddies and visit the Sida ethnic group and the Tibeto-Burman group, this group can only be found in two villages in Laos. One the way back you will stop by the Nam Dee Waterfall and visit the ethnic Lanten village of Ban Nam Dee.

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