Luang Prabang: Morning Alms Giving & Pak Ou Caves Cruise
ID: GYG1091225-1675671
Category:
Country: Laos
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Discover Luang Prabang on a full-day tour. Join the morning alms giving, visit the Royal Palace Museum, cruise to Pak Ou Caves, and see whisky making at Ban Xang Hai.
Begin your day at dawn with the sacred alms-giving ceremony. Join locals in the spiritual ritual of giving alms to monks and learn about this unique Lao tradition from your guide.
Afterward, enjoy free time for breakfast at a café or hotel (own expense). Then, visit the Royal Palace Museum and temples such as Wat Mai and Wat Xieng Thong.
Next, board a traditional slow boat and enjoy stunning views along the Mekong River. Explore the Tham Ting and Tham Theung caves, filled with thousands of Buddha statues.
Stop for lunch at a riverside restaurant (if included in your package). On your return, stop at Ban Xang Hai to see traditional Lao rice whisky making and handicrafts. Finally, return to Luang Prabang for a hotel drop-off.
Highlights
- Experience the peaceful morning alms giving with monks in Luang Prabang
- Visit the Royal Palace Museum
- Enjoy a scenic Mekong River boat cruise to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves
- Discover the spiritual caves filled with thousands of Buddha images
- Stop at Ban Xang Hai to see traditional Lao rice whisky making
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Be ready in the hotel lobby at 5:15 AM for pickup
Wear respectful clothing for temple visits
Bring cash for personal expenses and tips
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking local guide
- Transportation (Boat + Van Transfer)
- Entry fees (Pak Ou Caves, Royal palace)
- Drinking water
- Lunch on boat
NOT INCLUDED
- Breakfast
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
