Luang Prabang

Laos Family Tour Package

TLA10: 8 Days Private Tour of Luang Prabang - Muang La - Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang
Tour Type: Private Tour, any parts of the itinerary can be customized
Accommodation: 4-star handpicked hotels, or open to your own choice

Highlights:
  • Attend the Alms Giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos' Buddhist center.
  • Get close to the endangered Asian elephants in the Elephant Sanctuary.
  • Visit the completely isolated Ikho village to find out how they live.
  • Take a boat along the Mekong River and taste local rice whisky en route.
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Day 1 Arrive in Luang Prabang, Airport Pick-up
Welcome to Laos! Upon your landing at Luang Prabang airport, you will meet your local private guide and driver at the arrival hall and then be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day will be at your disposal.

Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Day 2 Luang Prabang Sightseeing with Kuang Si Waterfall
In Luang Prabang, Laos' Buddhist center, the donation activity is not to be missed. At dawn when the temple bell rings, the monks in golden frock would line up and receive the offerings from the faithful local residents. In order to water and participate this ceremony, you need to get up very early this morning. After that, your guide will take you to stroll around a local market to experience locals' life. Then we will return to the hotel for breakfast. 

After breakfast, we will drive to the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfalls. On the way there, we will have stops at the Hmong and Khamu villages to learn the traditional customs of Laos' ethnic minority. Kuang Si Waterfalls is turquoise with several terraces. Upon arrival, you can not only admire the spectacular waterfalls and graceful scenery, but enjoy yourself in the terraced water pools. 

In the afternoon, we will return to downtown to visit the attractions including Wat Visounalat, Wat Mai, Wat Xieng Thong, as well as the National Museum. Finally, you will be escorted to climb up to the Phousi Hill to overlook the Mekong River and a stretch of mountain. 

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang
Wat Xieng Thong
Day 3 Luang Prabang Mandalao Experience (Join-in Group Tour)
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to Mandalao Elephant Sanctuary where you will spend one day with the endangered Asian elephants. Here, you could take care of these animals, wander in the forest together with the elephants, and learn how to protect their habitats. 

At noon, a traditional Laos' lunch will be served. After that, you will be escorted to walk to Tad Kuang Song Waterfall, where you can have a natural shower. At dusk, you will have a chance to lead the elephants to the place where they seek for food and then say goodbye to them. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to the hotel. 

Friendly Tips
Private tour is available for maximum of 4 guests. If you are interested, we could also arrange it for you.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Day 4 Luang Prabang Private Transfer to Muang La
At around 8:30, we will set off to Udom Xai, the heart of Laos. On the way, you will enjoy the magnificent scenery, pass by several villages of the Hmong minority on the mountain top, and listen to the guide talking about the development history here. 

Lunch will be arranged at a local popular restaurant. In the afternoon, we will arrive at Muang La, a millennium town. You will check into Muang La Lodge, where many local artists and sculptors created art works and the rest of the day will be free for you to take a rest at the lodge or participate in some activities included in the lodge, such as get a massage, take the bicycle to tour around or drink some beer or wine.

Friendly Tips
Muang La Lodge is closed from 15 May to 30 Sep. If your travel is during this period, we will change to other lodge for you. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Muang La Lodge
Alms giving ceremony in Laos
Alms giving ceremony
Day 5 Muang La Full Day Activity
Today, you need to get up early in the morning. At around 7:30, we will start the whole day adventure trip with the visits to the villages of the Ikho, Hmong and Khamu people. We will visit the completely isolated Ikho village to find out how they live and how they carry on their traditional customs for centuries. 

At noon, enjoy the packed lunch in the nature. After lunch, you will be guided to hike to Hmong village for a 360° panorama view. Afterwards, go back to Muang La Lodge and have a bath in the hot spring and relax. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Muang La Lodge
Day 6 Muang La - Muang Khua - Nong Khiaw
After breakfast, we'll drive for 2 hours to Muang Khua Village. Upon arrival, change to a riverboat to start the 5-hour drifting tour. During the whole journey, you can appreciate the spectacular waterscape of North Laos. Upon arrival at Nong Khiaw, you will check into the resort under the help of your guide. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Mandala Ou Resort
Day 7 Nong Khiaw Transfer to Luang Prabang via Pak Ou Caves
After breakfast, we'll drive back to Luang Prabang. On the way, visit village of Ban Na Nyang, which has been engaged in the traditional textile industry for over 300 years. Almost every family has their own looms and can knit beautiful scarfs and tablecloth. Then take a boat to visit the Pak Ou Caves and a small temple nearby. 

Lunch will be arranged in a restaurant by the riverside. After lunch, continue to take the boat along the Mekong River to Luang Prabang. On the way, you will have a stop at Ban Xanghai to taste Lao Lao, a kind of local rice whisky. After arriving at Luang Prabang, you will be transferred to the hotel. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Victoria Xieng Thong Palace
Luang Prabang Pak Ou Caves
Pak Ou Caves
Day 8 Luang Prabang Departure
Today will be the last day of your Laos family package. According to your flight time, your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Bon Voyage.

Meals: Breakfast
B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Jan-Apr, Oct-DecUSD2509 USD2258USD2179 USD1961
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
  • Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
  • The price is not valid for Peak Season at Muang La Lodge from 1 Nov 2020 - 28 February 2021.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles
  • Service of English speaking guides as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flight into and out Laos
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Laos Visa fees
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