This tour takes you to Xieng Khouang, an area situated in the north of Laos famous for the mysterious Plain of Jars, where stone jars of different sizes carved out of solid rock are scattered across the plateau. The history of these jars dates back to between 2500 – 5000 years, and their purpose is still unknown.
Tip:
- In the evening, we recommend joining the Royal Ballet Theatre at the National Museum to watch the traditional show of Phralak Phralam and learn about the history and culture of Laos (not included – payable on spot)
- There is also the chance to join the Garavek Traditional Storytelling, which also focuses on showing the history & culture of Laos. (not included – payable on spot)
Tip:
- If you are fond of various ethnic cultures, you can visit Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday).
- For the dinner, we recommend at White Lotus Restaurant with the colorful Ethnic Fashion Show. This is the good chance to learn about the various ethnic customs in Laos.
Arriving at the park, we will have a short welcome by the park manager before joining the morning activities here.
First, we will join the cooking class, by which you can discover the Lao cuisine through several traditional dishes. Not only can you learn techniques and recipes, but you can visit the gardens of the park and pick your own ingredients. The course is minimum 5 dishes depending on the season. A booklet with all recipes is provided. The lunch will be served with what you have created.
In the afternoon, we will start exploring the beauties of the park with the Zipline flying over the jungle and the waterfalls admiring the amazing evergreen scenery. The zipline will take about 1 hour.
Then we will walk back via the jungle trail crossing some flying bridges, small streams, and clear natural pools, where you can take a refresh splash if you wish so. You can either spend the rest of the afternoon stroll around the park, relax by one of the huts at the camp, or enjoy the fresh cool clear natural pools. Late afternoon, we walk to the nearby Hillside Resort, where we will spend the night
Note: Zipline in 1 hour, trekking min 1 hour - max 3 hours depending on the route that you choose
Approximately: 2.5-hour boat trip, 2.5-hour walk
After breakfast, the morning will be dedicated to the fishing by the stunning Nam Ou river, experience traditional fishing techniques. You will also take the boat trip exploring the surrounding areas.
We come back to the village at 11:00AM to join the transfer back to Luang Prabang.
Upon arrival, check in your hotel to rest and refresh. After that, we will head to Lao Red Cross to enjoy a traditional Lao massage, which will help you recover from the exploration in the last some days. Late afternoon, join the cinema at Amalea Restaurant to watch the 100-year-old Chang Movie, which is the oldest film about Laos. This is a silent film about a poor farmer in northern Nan Province (northern Thailand) and his daily struggle for survival in the jungle. The dinner is recommended at the restaurant before returning to your hotel (not included – payable on spot).
Overnight in Luang Prabang
You are free to stroll around the town for your own exploration before taking the departure flight
Tip: We recommend joining a morning Yoga class at Luang Prabang Yoga, which will take about 1 hour starting at 07:30AM at Utopia Bar & Restaurant before returning to your hotel for breakfast. Class fee is KIP40,000/person (payable on spot in KIP only – pre-reservation not accepted). Note: you need to come on time if you are interested. If you come late, you are not allowed to join. Here is the class schedule & pricing
TOUR COST PER PAX IN USD
OPTIONS |
TOUR PRICE IN USD NET PER PERSON IN GROUP OF |
SINGLE |
|
2 pax |
3 pax |
||
3 Star |
1,340 |
1,128 |
224 |
4 Star |
1,448 |
1,235 |
322 |
5 Star |
1,476 |
1,263 |
348 |
[HIGH SEASON] 01 OCT 2020 – 30 APR 2021 (Not valid during peak period*)
OPTIONS |
TOUR PRICE IN USD NET PER PERSON IN GROUP OF |
SINGLE |
|
2 pax |
3 pax |
||
3 Star |
1,407 |
1,194 |
285 |
4 Star |
1,499 |
1,287 |
369 |
5 Star |
1,670 |
1,458 |
524 |
(*) Peak period = 20 DEC 2020 – 10 JAN 2021 & 08 FEB – 20 FEB 2021
SUGGESTED HOTEL OR SIMILAR
OPTIONS |
HOTEL IN TOWN |
ROOM TYPE |
3 Star |
Sunrise Garden House |
Standard |
4 Star |
Maison Dalabua |
Grand Deluxe |
5 Star |
Satri House |
Deluxe |
OPTIONS |
HOTEL IN BAN XIENGMOUK |
ROOM TYPE |
3-4-5 Star |
Hillside Nature Resort |
Bungalow |
OPTIONS |
HOTEL IN KAMU VILLAGE |
ROOM TYPE |
3-4-5 Star |
Kamu Lodge |
Safari Tent |
OPTIONS |
HOTEL IN NONG KHIAW |
ROOM TYPE |
3-4-5 Star |
Mandala Ou Resort |
Riverview |
OPTIONS |
HOTEL IN BAN MUANG SOUNE |
ROOM TYPE |
3-4-5 Star |
Homestay |
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