An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession.
From there you will visit the morning Phosi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, and today you will visit local villages of Lao ethnic minority groups at Ban Ouay, Hmong Village, Ban Ou, Laoloum Village and Ban Thapene, Khmu Village, then drive to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest trails. We return to the city by late afternoon to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Isobela
My family and I sailed up the Mekong river on the private Gypsy boat from Luang Prabang for 3 nights and 4 days. The staff were spectacular. Super warm, efficient and discreet. The boat is exquisitely clean and beautifully decorated and everything is also super thoughtfully laid out. So there’s lots of privacy and places to go – another plus. Our rooms were air conditioned and there were fans everywhere to help with the heat. We also stopped just the right amount of times for excursions to break up the trip.The chef and his trainee prepared delicious meals that even our kids enjoyed. The menus were, varied, regional and once again very well thought out.We learned a lot about Laos, we relaxed and took it easy and we were thoroughly spoiled. It was one of the most fantastic experiences of our lives as a family and one we will never forget.Thank you to Move Asia Travel everyone who looked after us
Davis Russell
We sailed from Luang Prabang to KHOUANGSI This was such a lovely, relaxing, personal experience. 4 of us we were greatly looked after, nothing too much trouble and Waran , the chef kept us extremely well fed with wonderful fresh local cuisine,beers and international wines. Very comfortable and well thought out itineraries allowing us to visit various villages on the way. The people so beautiful. Bounmee, our host was so attentive along with Bountai. Ping gave us the best massages ever and all of this included in the cost. I highly recommend this trip.