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Luang Prabang City Tour

Lose yourself in Laos' incredible culture on this guided sightseeing tour of Luang Prabang. Discover its beautiful temples, mix with locals in a traditional market, and learn about one of the country's historic artisan communities.

  • 4 hours
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Lose yourself in Laos' incredible culture on this guided sightseeing tour of Luang Prabang. Discover its beautiful temples, mix with locals in a traditional market, and learn about one of the country's historic artisan communities.

Luang Prabang City Tour Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel or agreed meeting point to begin your guided English-language tour of Luang Prabang. If you choose the morning tour, your first stop will be a traditional local market, where you can explore typical food stalls selling fresh vegetables, fish from the Mekong River, and medicinal plants.

Your route will then take you to Wat Mai Suwannaphunmaram, an 18th-century Buddhist temple. Admire its architecture and red and gold interior.

You will head to the Royal Palace, now a museum, providing insight into Laos' history and culture. Next to the Royal Palace, you can take photos at the dragon-guarded stairway leading to Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang’s highest hill.

Walk over to Wat Xieng Thong, a beautiful temple known as the Temple of the Golden City, characterized by its mosaics and 16th-century carvings.

Continue to the Ock Pop Tok Living Artisan Centre to discover local textiles and handicrafts. The final stop will be the UXO Laos Visitors Centre, where you can watch short films on the history and culture of Laos.

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back off at your hotel.

Included

  • English speaking guide.
  • Pick up from hotel or from Laos Tours Group Office.
  • Transport.
  • Entrance to places visited on the tour.

Not included

  • Food and drinks.

Tips

  • Accessibility: No, not advisable for people with reduced mobility

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