For your added comfort, your guide will be waiting for you outside the customs area with a sign with your name on it. Your guide will assist you to co-ordinate meeting up with your private driver and accompany you to your accommodation.

You will be privately transferred between the airport and your accommodations by a professional driver and an English-speaking guide.

Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, you will be welcomed by an escort who will be holding a signboard with your name on it. This escort will assist you with the VISA on arrival application form (VISA cost included). Upon completion, your escort will then assist you to pick up your luggage and lead you through the arrivals gate where you will meet your awaiting guide.

Luang Prabang offers a charming mix of traditional Lao flavors and French-inspired cuisine, all set within its UNESCO-listed streets and riverside settings. Enjoy an authentic local meal at Tamarind, known for its tasting platters and cooking classes that introduce you to Laos’ vibrant herbs and spices. For elegant French-Lao fusion, L’Elephant is a long-time favorite, while Manda de Laos offers refined dining beside a lotus pond. Those seeking a more casual atmosphere can stroll along the Night Market, where vendors serve steaming bowls of noodle soup and grilled skewers fresh off the coals. Whether dining under the stars or in a colonial-style cafÉ, Luang Prabang’s culinary scene beautifully reflects its relaxed rhythm and rich cultural heritage.

Meet your guide at your hotel and set off to explore the historic and charming heritage of Luang Prabang. Travel by car to begin your journey at the most popular of temples – Wat Xieng Thong. This 500-year-old temple serves as the best example of the classic Luang Prabang style. You will also visit nearby Wat Mai and Wat Sene, affecting Buddhist temples. From here, explore local and interesting side streets, passing through back alleys and temples in a city that seems to have been designed with slow travel in mind. This morning walk allows you to soak up the ambiance and appreciate the hidden charms of Luang Prabang while your guide chats with you and locals, asking and answering questions of interest as you wind through the town. Continue wandering the peninsula, stopping at temples and other sites as you wish. Be sure to visit the National Museum, the former Royal Palace. Relics from Laos’ royalist past remain here and should not be missed on your visit. Overlooking the palace is Phousi Mountain; it is said that those who do not climb the 328 steps up have not really made it to the city. If you are able and inclined, venture up the hill to be rewarded with remarkable views of the region. But save some energy – the day is just beginning. Next, you’ll travel south to the Kuang Si Waterfall by Tuk Tuk, stopping along the way to visit the Living Crafts Center, a place where you will see how textiles are made and meet weavers who keep these traditions alive. At the falls, crystal waters cascade into idyllic turquoise pools; a bathing suit is highly recommended as few find places as idyllic to take a dip. Also take time to visit the nearby Sunbear Refuge to learn about poaching. It is frustrating, but here you’ll learn how the hunting of these endangered creatures threatens their very existence. On the way back to the town, stop to visit the Buffalo Dairy Farm, known for their sustainable approach to local farming. An excellent way to finish your day and more than family-oriented fun, it is an educational experience. After a hands-on tour of the farms that will surely result in stories to bring home, relax in the cafÉ and enjoy the cake of the day served with ice cream and tea or coffee before heading back to your hotel.

The bells of the town’s monasteries toll at dawn when lines of monks emerge to receive their morning rice from the townspeople. Wake up early this morning and enjoy some hot tea and cookies. Shortly after, set out to respectfully witness this sacred ritual typical of old Laos: long lines of barefoot monks weaving through the streets on their alms rounds. This will be in a village out of town where rarely any tourists are seen. Here you will have the opportunity to witness an authentic almsgiving ceremony. You will be supplied with alms you can offer to the monks. Afterwards, visit the Morning Market and see an array of meats, vegetables and spices the locals use in their cooking, then return to your hotel for a well-earned breakfast. Please note: If you wish to take photographs, please ensure they does not interfere with this highly revered ritual. It is recommended, out of respect, to appreciate the experience without taking photographs.

Settle in at your own pace, whether exploring independently or unwinding at your hotel with access to its full range of amenities.

Late this afternoon, meet your guide and take a Tuk-Tuk to Tha Heua Mai pier, where your private boat will be waiting. Red wine, ice-cold Beer Lao and soft drinks are free-flowing as you depart from Luang Prabang and follow the Mekong River upstream towards the confluence of Nam Khan. Along the way you will have the chance to observe the many villages and communities of Luang Prabang. Cross the Mekong River to the other side of the river to visit Wat Long Khoun and to walk to Wat Chomphet. After, return to your boat and float down the Mekong River with the sunset offering a gorgeous golden backdrop. Before long, you’ll arrive at the pier and meet your awaiting vehicle and professional driver for the return transfer to your hotel.

You will be privately transferred between the airport and your accommodations by a professional driver and an English-speaking guide.

Board a flight in Luang Prabang with service to Vientiane. Approximate flight duration is one hour.

You will be privately transferred between the airport and your hotel by a professional driver and an English-speaking guide.

Meet your private guide and travel out of town to the Xieng Khouan Buddha Park. Here, a renegade monk formed his own sect and began to mold magnificent, eerie statues out of concrete, based on Hindu, Buddhist and Brahman iconography. This is a surreal place full of interesting photographic opportunities that you’ll surely want to share back home. After a local lunch, visit a nearby weaving workshop and gain insights into the famous Lao traditional silk weaving. Enjoy browsing the created masterpieces, which make terrific high-quality souvenirs, then relax as you are returned to your hotel.

Following an early pick up from your hotel at 7:30am, you’ll transfer to the local produce market. After picking up a few ingredients for the cooking class to follow, take a quick break at a charming coffee shop to enjoy a fresh brew ahead of your private home cooking class. Upon arrival, you will learn about the different sauces, spices, ingredients and staples of the region. After this introduction, get set for a hands-on experience where you will prepare and cook your own meal, including three main courses, sticky rice and other snacks. After all the cooking, enjoy lunch together with your host family and learn about family structures and traditions before being returned to your hotel.

You will be privately transferred between the airport and your hotel by a professional driver and an English-speaking guide.

Hidden in the lush green jungle that surrounds the historic royal settlement of Luang Prabang, the luxurious Rosewood Hotel offers a haven of comfort. Taking its cue from the French-Lao architecture for which the town is known, the hotel’s interiors reflect the influences of ancient temples, while elegant tented villas celebrate the explorer spirit. This luxury hotel offers 23 spacious accommodations including four deluxe rooms, four specialty suites, three riverside villas, six pool villas and six luxury tents. Lao tradition and French colonial style are sensitively woven throughout the design and architecture, including the use of indigenous materials and locally inspired artwork. The luxury hotel’s signature spa is a sanctuary of relaxation that embraces time-honored practices paired with world-class wellness products.

The Settha Palace Hotel was built at the turn of the century. It has been restored to its former charm and the hotel’s grand re-opening in 1999 brought French colonial architecture, period furniture, and beautifully landscaped gardens to light. Complemented by modern features, the rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated with high ceilings and wooden floors. Enjoy classical French cuisine at La Belle Époque Restaurant or visit the open-air Sidewalk CafÉ for international and Asian dishes. Dive into the gorgeous swimming pool, set in a beautiful tropical garden with rock formations from Laksao adding to its charm, or visit the numerous Vientiane attractions.