Trip Itinerary for 10 People
This trip will involve 10 people traveling together. Roundtrip airfare with AirAsia, including baggage allowance, will cost approximately 3,500 baht per person. Additionally, a tour package from L2B Travel has been booked at a cost of 5,500 baht per person. The tour itinerary is as follows:
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Day 1: Don Mueang Airport, Luang Prabang, Wat Visoun, Night Market
Morning: Arrive at Don Mueang Airport and take a flight to Luang Prabang. Check into your hotel and leave your luggage.
Afternoon: Visit Wat Visoun, a beautiful temple with stunning murals and a unique stupa. Afterwards, explore the vibrant Night Market, where you can find souvenirs, local crafts, and delicious street food.
Evening: Enjoy a traditional Lao dinner at a local restaurant.
Note: This is a very brief itinerary and can be customized to your interests and preferences.
14:10 Depart for Luang Prabang on flight FD1030.
15:30 Arrive at Luang Prabang Airport.
16:00 Visit Wat Visoun and That Makmo. Enjoy dinner. After dinner, stroll through the Night Market on Sisavangvong Road, soaking in the atmosphere of Luang Prabang by night.
Day Two: Kuang Si Falls, Ban Pha Nom, Wat Xieng Thong
8:00 AM: Enjoy breakfast at Prachaniyom Restaurant. After breakfast, embark on a journey through rural villages to Tad Kwang Si Waterfall. Subsequently, witness the art of silk weaving at Ban Pha Nom.
11:00 a.m. Wat Chiang Thong
5:00 PM: Paying respects to the Phra Phutthabucha statue.
6:30 PM. Have dinner and rest as desired.
Day Three: Offering Sticky Rice at Wat Sensukharam, Luang Prabang Royal Palace Morning Market
05.30 AM: Offering sticky rice to monks at Wat Saensukharam Temple. Afterwards, visit the morning market.
8:30 AM: Pay respects at the monument of Chao Maha Vitha Sounthone Vongsa and visit the Royal Palace of Luang Prabang.
12:00 PM: Lunch service.
2:00 PM: Prepare to check in luggage at Luang Prabang Airport.
4:45 PM: Depart for Bangkok on flight FD1031.
6:05 PM: Arrive at Don Mueang Airport, filled with unforgettable memories.
The tour program is ready, let's go on a trip!
Day 1 It was almost four o'clock in the afternoon before we left Luang Prabang Airport. The first day's program was not very busy, so the guide took us to Wat Visoun to pay our respects to the Buddha. We also visited the Makmo Stupa, which has an unusual shape resembling an overturned watermelon. The people of Luang Prabang have called it the Makmo Stupa ever since.
It was time for dinner, and our guide took us to this restaurant. The food was Luang Prabang salad and chili paste (I apologize, there are no pictures of food on this trip). There were only two tables in the whole restaurant, ours and another one that seemed to be a group of merchants drinking and making a lot of noise.
In the evening, we went for a stroll through the night market. The majority of the goods were t-shirts, silver jewelry, and various handmade items. However, we came to explore the food zone, which was a feast for the eyes.
After that, the guide took us to check in at Inthasak Guesthouse, a small two-star hotel located in front of a temple whose name I can't remember. Although the hotel was small, it felt warm and welcoming. The first day in Luang Prabang was over.
Day Two: A Humble Breakfast Experience
The hotel lacked breakfast service, so our guide took us to a popular local eatery, Pracha Niyom. Based on online reviews, I expected a larger establishment. However, it turned out to be more akin to a simple roadside stall commonly found in rural Thailand.
For breakfast, we enjoyed rice porridge with pla thong ko (fried mackerel). The guide instructed us to keep our individual meal costs below 60 baht.
After a satisfying meal, it's time to embark on our journey to Tad Kwang Si Waterfall. Our guide requests that we arrive before 10:00 AM to avoid the crowds that typically accompany other tour groups. Tad Kwang Si Waterfall, which translates to "waterfall of the young deer," cascades down a 70-meter cliff. Here, you can observe the majestic Asian black bear and purchase souvenirs featuring its likeness.
Arriving early allowed us to enjoy the waterfall to ourselves, as there were no other tourists yet. The waterfall was deserted, allowing us to capture stunning photos without any people in the frame. Tad Kwang Si Waterfall is truly the most beautiful waterfall in Luang Prabang, living up to its reputation.
Following our visit to the weaving demonstration, we headed to Ban Phanom to witness the traditional Lao weaving technique using a "katuk" loom. This method, known for its intricate designs and high-quality fabrics, is becoming increasingly rare. While the adults were captivated by the weaving process, we crossed the street to explore the silver jewelry shop opposite. After some bargaining, I managed to snag a silver necklace for 300 baht. (The silver jewelry shop is pictured in the bottom left corner.)
Returning to Luang Prabang, we visited Wat Xieng Thong, a royal temple and a center of Lan Xang art. King Sai Setthathirath ordered its construction.
Pay respect to the principal Buddha image for auspiciousness.
The image of the Bodhi tree behind the temple wall is often seen in the promotion of tourism in Luang Prabang. In fact, this temple is vast and has much to offer, but at that time the weather was very hot, so I couldn't take many pictures.
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According to the tour program, we were supposed to take a boat trip to Tham Ting Cave in the morning. However, a friend who had been there before told us that Tham Ting Cave was not worth visiting, so we decided to skip it. This gave us several hours of free time. While waiting for the sun to set before climbing Mount Phousi, the guide took the adults to a massage parlor, while we went to a cafe to drink coffee and try some pastries. We started our Luang Prabang tour at Joma Cafe, then went to Cafe Dala, and finally to Luang Prabang Bakery. Personally, I liked the coffee at Cafe Dala the best. (I apologize that there are no pictures of food on this trip. I don't understand why I didn't take any.)
As the sun sets, it's time to climb the stairs to Phousi Mountain, home to the sacred That Chomsi, a revered symbol of Luang Prabang's rich history and cultural heritage.
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The view of Luang Prabang, nestled between the Mekong and Khan rivers, is breathtaking. The climb to the top of the hill is not too strenuous, and most members of our senior citizen group were able to make it. There is not much on the hill itself, just a stupa and a viewing platform.
After dinner, we had some time to spare, so the guide took us for another stroll through the walking street.
Day Three We woke up at five in the morning to participate in the sticky rice alms offering ceremony at Wat Saensukharam. We saw hundreds of monks lined up in the middle of the city, a testament to the strong faith of the people on Wednesday mornings. It was a heartwarming sight. After the alms offering, we took a walk around the temple, but as it was still early, we could only admire the exterior.
Afterward, I went for a stroll through the Luang Prabang morning market, observing the local way of life. There was an abundance of fresh and local food, although the prices were not particularly cheap compared to those in Thailand.
After a hearty breakfast, we checked out of the hotel and collected our belongings.
The next program, after driving around for several rounds, it was time to pay respects to the monument of King Sisavangvong, who granted the constitution to the Lao people, and to visit the Royal Palace of Luang Prabang, which was the residence of King Sisavangvong and is now the Luang Prabang Museum. We paid our respects to the Phra Bang, the palladium of the city, for good luck. (There are no pictures inside because photography is prohibited.)
Returning to Wat Saen Sukharam, we can appreciate the Lanna art style, evident in the roof and the Buddha statue, a standing Buddha revered by the people of Luang Prabang.
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There was still time left, so I stopped by again. This is a meditation center for nuns, but it seems to be deserted now, so I could only see the outside.
This van has taken us everywhere during our three days in Luang Prabang. Thank you so much, see you again on our next trip!
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Tharasaki
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 7:52 PM