Day1.
On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. At 2:00pm, begin your exploration of the UNESCO Heritage town by local style Tuktuk. Begin your visit to the National Museum, the former royal palace. Afterwards, visit serene Wat Mai temple, and Xieng Thong temple, regarded as the most beautiful temple in Laos. Dine at a local restaurant “Sin Dat” Hot Pot and have fun cooking your own meal for a welcome dinner. Dinner included.
Day2.
Rise early this morning to see robed Buddhist monks collecting morning alms, following a centuries-old ritual, visit Mount Phousi for sunrise and enjoy the panoramic view of Luang Prabang, Stroll down the local morning Market to begin your foodie walking tour with your guide and discover all the tasty food spots that the locals love. Sample traditional snacks, learn about monks’ Buddhist traditions and visit a food market and a temple. The, head for a good feast and eat a delicious lunch of Papaya salad with sticky rice and, of course, enjoy a Beer Lao.
In the afternoon, travel by slow boat to Pak Ou Caves, Over the following two hours, enjoy a leisurely boat journey along the Mekong to the mysterious ‘Cave of 1,000 Buddhas’ at Pak Ou. Along the way, soak up the Mekong riverside scenery: villages, local fisherman, and mountains carpeted with thick green forest. At the caves, in a tradition that has lasted for centuries, local people add annually to a repository of Buddha statues near the base of the small cave. On the way back to Luang Prabang, visit a riverside village and sample the local rice wine (Lao-Lao). After gliding back into town.
Day3.
Today you will discover a little about the secrets of Lao cuisine as well as enjoying some the wonderful scenery just outside Luang Prabang town. Begin with mini Van pick-up from your hotel to meet the rest of your group then, head to a local market for an introduction of fresh ingredients which define Lao cooking. Try your hand at traditional Lao dips, sticky rice, dishes steamed in banana leaf … and more. Savour your creations at the end of your session as you enjoy the Idyllic garden setting of the cooking school. The emphasis today is on having fun, and on learning a little about a little-known, yet delicious cuisine. After the class, travel by private vehicle to Kuang Si Falls (approximately 35 minutes drive), one of the most beautiful falls in Laos. Have the chance to swim and relax amidst verdant jungle surrounds, in the turquoise pools at the base of the falls. Also have the chance to get up close to some Asiatic Black Bears which are cared for at a bear sanctuary near the falls. Many of these bears have been saved from the illegal wildlife trade or have been placed here as a result of habitat degradation. Following your visit at the falls, return to your hotel, Lunch included.
Day4.
After breakfast, free time for your own exploration of Luang Prabang on your own, the rest of the morning is free at leisure until your departure flight…