1 Day Sightseeing Tour Luang Prabang
Trip Overview
Sightseeing around the world heritage and understand why Luang Prabang became a world heritage town.
Itinerary
Duration: 8 hours
LUANG PRABANG - AROUND WORLD HERITAGE SITE TEMPLES & THE TOWN OF LUANG PRABANG
Meet you at your hotel and you will understand why it deserves the World Heritage title! First, let's visit Wat Visoun, the site of impressive Thad Makmo stupa. The rounded dome is stylistically more Sinhalese than Lao. Then we head to Phou Sii hill, which stands right in the center of this small city. Climb its 350 steps to enjoy commanding views for many miles in each direction. Indeed, Wat Phu Sii sits atop the mountain, alongside the skeletons of Indochina war anti-aircraft guns!
Then we continue our tour to visit Wat Mai. Built in 1796, the five-tiered roof of the wooden Sim (chapel) epitomizes the graceful Luang Prabang architectural style. Finally, we visit Wat Xieng Thong which further emphasizes the uniqueness of Luang Prabang, its several roofs sweeping low to the ground.
We may also admire the impressive "tree of life" mosaic here. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts semi-erotic episodes from the Ramayana.
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Airport, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
End Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Cruise Ship Port, Airport, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
Prices
Starting 100 - 200 USD per person
- Our tour prices include: Travel permits and Government taxes, English speaking guide, drinking water, transportation with air conditionning
- Not included: Tips and other personal expenses
