Top Luang Prabang Historical Tours

There’s no need to negotiate with boatmen on the waterfront for this Mekong cruise. Booking online ensures a comprehensive guided door-to-door package at a fixed price. Cruise from Luang Prabang to the Pak Ou Caves with a stop to taste rice whiskey and explore a cave. After lunch in an elephant camp, travel by car to the Kuang Si Falls and visit a Hmong village. Upgrade for a private tour.

Explore the culture and history of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this private half day tour. Luang Prabang, the former royal capital, is situated on the Mekong River and surrounded by beautiful green mountains. The town itself is picturesque and offers a wonderful mix of ancient temples and French-Indochinese architecture. This tour’s destinations include the main highlights of Luang Prabang center-town such as Buddhist temples, Royal Palace museum, local market. It is simply the must do Luang Prabang tour for any first time visitors to the country. ※Choosing option 5:30 start, you have a fantastic opportunity to witness the captivating centuries old daily tradition of the alms giving ceremony and visit local morning market.

Marvel over the sacred temples and UNESCO-listed wonders of Luang Prabang on this private half-day tour of Laos’ spiritual center. Discover Laos’ royal history at the Royal Palace Museum; visit Wat Sene, Luang Prabang’s oldest temple; and admire the striking architecture of Wat Xiengthong. Then, learn more about the city’s religious heritage as you peek into Wat Visoun and pose for photos by the shrine of Wat Aham.

Play petanque, a favourite pastime of the Lao people. Shop for handicrafts at Luang Prabang’s charming night market Dine on delicious Lao barbeque at a popular local restaurant   Connect with Lao culture by being a local for a night! Join Luang Prabang’s residents for a game of petanque then venture up Mount Phousi to watch the sun set. Rub shoulders with the locals at the colourful night market and dine on delicious barbeque at a popular riverside shop.

See some of Luang Prabang’s highlights, from colonial-era architecture to elaborate temples, on a half-day tour that’s a great orientation to local history and culture. With an itinerary that features the Royal Palace Museum, Wat Choumkhong, Heuan Chan Heritage, and more, the tour also explores a bit of daily life in Luang Prabang, from the morning market to temples where locals come to pray.

Escape the city for a day in the Lao countryside on this private full-day tour from Luang Prabang. Take part in a traditional alms-giving ceremony (optional), browse the stalls at the lively Phosi Market, then immerse yourself in Lao culture as you visit typical Hmong, Lao, and Khmu villages. After lunch (included), enjoy a short hike through the rain forest, cool off with a swim beneath the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall, and observe black bears at the Tat Kuang Si Bear Sanctuary.

Relax and enjoy the magnificent natural surroundings of Kuang Si Waterfalls. The water tumbles down and cascades gently into several cool, clear pools where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. The adventurous may walk to the top of the falls via a steep track where stunning views are awaiting them. Kuang Si Waterfalls also is a place where a rescue center for protecting sunbears, the endangered species, is located. After pickup from your accommodation, we depart from the city and drive about 45 minutes to get to the waterfalls. We'll stay 2-2.5 hours in the falls and then return to the city center. This package includes only transferring service to the waterfalls. Not include entrance fee and tour guide. Private transfer service can depart / return at your convenient time and be short stop at extra destinations on the way according to your request (Local Hmong / Khmu villages, Buffalo farm, Butterfly Park etc.. )

Avoid traffic jams and crowds on land by opting for a cruise on either the Mekong River or to the Pak Ou Caves, a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Luang Prabang. Choose between a morning or evening departure, and enjoy lunch, or dinner and a traditional Laos dance show onboard the boat. Plus, convenient hotel pickup is included so you’ll waste no time trying to find a meeting point.

Sunset imbues the Mekong River with a beauty not seen at any other time of day. Ensure you capture this special moment on a sunset cruise from Luang Prebang, a romantic experience that provides excellent photo opportunities. Hotel pickup is included, and there’s the option to upgrade to include convenient hotel drop-off and a selection of beers and drinks to make your cruise extra-special.

Reserve online this Van or VIP Bus from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng with our safe driver will bring you the most memorable trip with the view on both side of road on the way through the villages and beautiful landscape

・Spectacular kayaking on the Mekong and the Nam Ou rivers. You will find the diverse nature and landscapes of Luang Prabang ・Pak Ou Caves is located on the riverbank about 25km from Luang Prabang. The cave is very beautiful and filled with thousands of Buddha images and has long served as a pilgrimage site for all kinds of people, including members of the former royal family. ・Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river. ・The Kuang Si Falls is a three levelled waterfalls that begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside and lead to the main fall with a 60 metres (200 ft) drop. This large cascade falls might just be the ultimate highlight of any trip to Laos. ・The tour date is reschedulable until 7 pm day before. Please contact us by email or message or visit Manifa Travel office (opposite of Villa Santi Hotel)

We pick you up from your hotels in Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng center, Take a private air-conditional Car/Van with experience friendly driver on a bout 4.5 hours trip with a stopover for relax, drink and view point to take picture on half way

A full day tour in Luang Prabang. In the morning we visit major highlights of Luang Prabang Heritage area with an experienced local guides. After lunch break in Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center, we join in a superb afternoon excursion to Kuang Si waterfalls. The national museums and temples are not well curated. It should be better to go through with a guide. Otherwise, you will just be looking at object without really knowing their importance or origin. All our guides have experienced over 10 years in Luang Prabang tourism industry. Feel free to ask as many as possible. City tour start at 8:30 (or 5:30 if you choose to participate in the Alms giving ceremony), Lunch break at Ock Pop Tok Living Crafts Center (12:00-2:00), Kuang Si Falls (2:30-5:00), Return to the city at 5:30-6:00 Entrance fees for temples and national museum are NOT included.

Don’t let limited time stop you seeing the best of Luang Prubang, hailed by many as the cultural heart of Laos. Get the historical and cultural context necessary to full appreciating this colonial gem on a private tour that comes with the freedom to tailor your itinerary.

See the best of Luang Prabang and its natural surroundings on a full-day tour that’s ideal for visitors with limited time. As well as exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang on foot, you’ll tick off Kuang Si Falls, the Royal Palace Museum, and the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre. Plus, rather than navigating unfamiliar roads yourself, you’ll be transported between attractions in air-conditioned comfort.

+ Visiting 5 historical and cultural spots of Luang Prabang city, + Visiting Laos buffalo dairy farm and hear about it's creation history, experience showing feeding and milking a buffalo, feeding chicken and many other poultry, + Enjoying lunch made from Buffalo Milk, eggs from chicken and vegeteble plant in farm. + Visiting Bear rescured centre and swimming at Kuang Si waterfall

Step off the tourist trail to discover genuine Lao lifestyles Encounter Khmu and Hmong people in their native villages Visit a hidden temple used as the King’s royal retreat   Cross the Mekong River and escape the tourist crowds of Luang Prabang. Venture along the river’s edge to authentic hill tribe villages where life has remained unchanged for generations. Discover abandoned temples once used by royalty to escape the stresses of life and enjoy the tranquil rhythms of Laos’ countryside.

Spend one day to tour Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos. Explore the religious sites like Wat Xiang Thong and Wat Sene. Get close to history of Lao at the Royal Palace Museum. Enjoy the natural beauty at the Pak Ou Caves and the passing villages. A private tour guide will accompany you. The hotel pickup and drop-off service with a comfortable vehicle ensure you a worry-free day trip.

1 DAY | LEARN ABOUT RICE CULTIVATION AND COOL DOWN IN THE JUNGLE Spend an exciting day engaged in two of Luang Prabang’s most highly-rated activities. In the morning you will learn about the 14 steps of the rice cultivation and preparation cycle on the Living Lands community farm. Then you’ll take a scenic drive along the Mekong River to the famous Kuang Si Waterfall to swim, relax, and stroll through the jungle.

Meet each other at Tourist Information Centre by 8:00am, and walk along the main street visit Wat Mai, takes more than 300 steps to reach the top of Mount Phousi, and other significant Buddhist temples, and the local villages. Please be aware of some point when visiting the temples, wear clothes covering your shoulders and legs. Avoid touching any of the relics unless you are invited to do so. A respectful silence should be maintained throughout your visit. Recommend this tour in the morning to avoid any cloudy of people at the top of PhouSi hill. The itineraries can be changed depends on the start time.

Receive wishes of good luck in a traditional Baci ceremony in Luang Prabang Visit the beautiful hillside temple of Wat Phou Kouey Connect to the spiritual side of Lao culture   Fusing Buddhist and animist beliefs, the Baci ceremony is one of the most revered traditions in Laos. Join locals at a serene hillside temple for a special, private Baci. Receive blessings of good luck and good will in this memorable, cultural encounter.

People said This is not an "attraction", this is why you come to Luang Prabang. It is a town of temples, monks, markets, wooden houses, lush tropical foliage, bordered by two swiftly flowing rivers. You can spend hours checking out the river traffic, wandering through temple precincts, pampering yourself with heavenly fish massages..

• Enjoy a day exploring a city rich in culture and tradition • Visit temples and sites that have been around for centuries • Learn about the different ethnic groups that live in and around Luang Prabang • Climb a mountain to see breathtaking views of the city below • Learn about how the locals produce their handicrafts with a visit to the Luang Prabang Night Market

Discover the charm of Luang Prabang by riding our unique, authentic tuk-tuk! Get a hands-on experience and learn more about the natural and traditional process of dyeing Lao silk. Participate to the development of sustainable tourism in Laos by supporting a social enterprise.