Luang Prabang Half-Day Tour: Temples, Weaving Village & Scenic Views

from $200

Duration

4 hours

Type

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Luang Prabang city and temples half day tour

About This Tour

This half day tour offers you an opportunity to explore the beauty of Luang Prabang city which is common called “Jewel on the Mekong”. Joining this tour, you will discover some of the highlights of this city which are some famous ancient temples, such as the Wat Visosun (Wat Wisunalat), the 19th-century Wat Aham, the Wat Sene, and the Wat Xieng Thong. In addition, you will have chance to visit a famous traditional weaving village, Ban Phanom.

Enjoy an interesting tour of beautiful Luang Prabang city
Explore the special architecture style in the ancient temples such as the Wat Visosun (Wat Wisunalat), the 19th-century Wat Aham, Wat Sene, and the Wat Xieng Thong
Observe daily life of the locals in a traditional weaving village, Ban Phanom
Marvel at the spectacular view over Luang Prabang city on the Phousi hills
Photo shooting opportunity

Destinations

Luang Prabang

Activities

Accessibility

Language

Themes

Tailor Made

Max People

Operator

Asia Travel Links

Inclusions

Transfer by air-con vehicles
English speaking guide
Admission fee

Exclusions

Personal expenses
Tips

Tour Plan

Luang Prabang city and temples half day tour
This half day tour lasts 4 hours with the departure time of 8.00 am. It will take you to some destinations. The time in each destination can be flexible as your request as long as it doesn’t affect the whole plan.
At 8.00 am, you will be greeted and picked up at your hotel’s lobby by an English speaking guide and a driver.
Then, you will be transferred to the first destination of the tour, the Wat Visosun (Wat Wisunalat) which is LuangPrabang's oldest temple and was once home to the Prabang Buddhas. Here, you can observe the impressive stupa which is That Makmo.
Leaving War Visosun, you will take a short walk to Wat Aham. It is one of the most important shrines in Luang Prabang. Then, you will climb up 328 steps to Phousi Hill for a stunning view over Luang Prabang city.
At 10.30 am, you will arrive at 2 famous temples, which are Wat Sene and Wat Xieng Thong. This Buddhist temple is widely known as the ‘Golden Tree Monastery’ and acts as a gateway to Luang Prabang because it is strategically situated close to where the Mekong joins the Nam Khan River. Coming here, you can enjoy the unique in its architectural style with over 20 structures on the grounds including a sim, shrines, pavilions and residences, in addition to its gardens of various flowers, ornamental shrubs and trees.
At 12.00, you will leave for Ban Phanoom village where you can learn about the traditional weaving made by Thai Lu people. You will have lunch in a restaurant in the village, then have a short rest and head back to your hotel. The tour ends when you arrive at your hotel.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Please Note

The pickup and drop off is available for hotels in Luang Prabang city central only. Other locations are subject to the availability and will incur the supplement surcharge.
Kindly present at the lobby of your hotel 15 minutes prior to the pickup time.

Cancellation Policy

We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 6 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event

Reviews

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3 Comments

Jessica Winters November 29, 2023
4.2
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The temples I visited in Luang Prabang were absolutely mesmerizing, particularly the intricate designs that reflected the rich culture of the area.
Mei Smith-Jones July 26, 2024
4.6
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We appreciated the stunning views of the temples and surrounding landscapes that Luang Prabang in Lao People’s Democratic Republic has to offer. Visiting the weaving village was an eye-opening experience, allowing us to see local artisans at work and understand their traditions. However, we felt a bit short on time at some of the temples, as we would have loved to explore them in more depth.
Amara Petrov November 8, 2024
4.4
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Exploring the weaving village was a highlight for us, especially watching skilled artisans create intricate textiles by hand. The temples we visited offered stunning views that took our breath away, particularly from the higher vantage points. While the transportation was comfortable, the time spent traveling between stops felt a bit lengthy; we would have loved a bit more time to soak in the sights.