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5-Day Laos Tours in Luang Prabang: Culture, Nature & Elephants

Wat Visoun
Wat Visoun
Wat Visoun
Wat Visoun
Sunset On The Mekong River
Sunset On The Mekong River
Luang Prabang Night Market
Luang Prabang Night Market
Villa Chitdara
Villa Chitdara
Wat Phabath
Wat Phabath
Wat Aham
Wat Aham
Wat Mai
Wat Mai
Villa Maly
Villa Maly
Climb Up To the Mount Phousi
Climb Up To the Mount Phousi
Buffalo Dairy Farm
Buffalo Dairy Farm
Khouangsi Waterfalls
Khouangsi Waterfalls
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
Pak Ou Cave
Pak Ou Cave
Pak Ou Caves
Pak Ou Caves
Wat Sene
Wat Sene
Elephant Village Camp
Elephant Village Camp
Elephant Village Camp
Elephant Village Camp
Riding An Elephant
Riding An Elephant
Tad Sae Waterfall
Tad Sae Waterfall
National Museum
National Museum
Luang Prabang Central Market
Luang Prabang Central Market
Wat Visoun
Wat Visoun
Sunset On The Mekong River
Luang Prabang Night Market
Villa Chitdara
Wat Phabath
Wat Aham
Wat Mai
Villa Maly
Climb Up To the Mount Phousi
Buffalo Dairy Farm
Khouangsi Waterfalls
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
Pak Ou Cave
Pak Ou Caves
Wat Sene
Elephant Village Camp
Elephant Village Camp
Riding An Elephant
Tad Sae Waterfall
National Museum
Luang Prabang Central Market

Looking for a journey that blends culture, nature, and gentle adventure? This 5-day Laos tour to Luang Prabang offers a well-rounded experience, taking you through historic temples, hidden Buddhist caves, vibrant local markets, and refreshing waterfalls. The highlight? A day at Elephant Village where you’ll get up close with these gentle giants and enjoy a scenic jungle trek. Perfect for first-time visitors seeking an authentic yet relaxed Laos itinerary.

Tours Itinerary

Day: 01

Day 1. Arrival – Luang Prabang

You will be met by our staff and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. We’ll visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrines of Wat Aham and Wat Mai. We then climb up to the top of Mount Phousi to explore the sacred, gilded stupa as well as capture a beautiful view of the city and the Mekong River at sunset. From there, we visit the Night Market, where you can browse through a lovely selection of handmade textiles. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meal: Lunch

Note: as per local regulations, only vehicles of 16seaters are allowed in the city of Luang Prabang

Day: 02

Day 2. Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Cave

After breakfast, we enjoy a short-guided tour of the city’s oldest temple, Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong where you can see the impressive “tree of life” mosaic set in colored glass. We then board an upstream cruise on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. We’ll make sure to stop at the Pak Ou Caves, sanctuaries consisting of two large caverns, both repositories for thousands of Buddha images. We will also stop at a few villages during the day, including Ban Muangkeo where the local rice wine is produced.  On our way back, we pass by a few more local villages and see the royal temple at Wat Longkhoun. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 03

Day 3. Luang Prabang – Khouangsi Waterfalls

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning alms giving ritual to saffron clad monks. This tradition is unique to Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving this procession.

Later in the morning we go to Phosi Market, which has an eclectic selection of foodstuffs and souvenirs. Afterwards, we head out of town 30km to the beautiful Kuang Sii Fall. En route, stop and short tour visit Buffalo Dairy Farm, The tour will be lasted about 40minutes -Tour included a guide tour of the mini farm, Buffalo feeding & Washing, Milking Demonstration, & Feeding Chickens and rabbits. Afterwards, we visit some ethnic minority villages and see how these colorful people live. We then continue to the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfalls where you can swim in the turquoise pools or walk along forest paths. Return to the city by late evening to observe the sunset at Wat Phabath. Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 04

Day 4. Luang Prabang – Elephant Village (elephant experience/no riding + Easy Trekking)

After breakfast, we proceed to the Adventure and Elephant camp located 15 km out of town in the middle of unspoiled, natural green surroundings. Arrival at the Elephant Village Camp, you are welcomed and greeting by the camp manager and participate in short briefing about elephants.  Afterwards, we will get up close and personal with the elephant by feeding them and visit the  elephant hospital, museum, gallery and dung paper making facility!

Then you will enjoy the impressive experience of being a Mahout (1person per elephant). Then, we enjoy a 2 km trek on foot through the diverse jungle landscape of our exclusive Trail of Falls. Dine in the forest surroundings with our freshly prepared picnic box lunch from our camp restaurant (vegetarian options available). After lunch, we take another 1 km trek on foot along our exclusive Trail of Falls leading up to Tad Sae Waterfall where you can relax or swim in its cool natural pools  (water levels vary with seasonal conditions).

Afterwards, we take a traditional Lao long boat back to the camp and transfer back to the town in the late afternoon. The rest of the days is free at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Day: 05

Day 5. Luang Prabang – Departure

After breakfast we visit The National Museum at the former Royal Palace, which displays a lovely collection of artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture throughout the ages. We also will see the Central Market. After visiting these sights in the morning, there will be free time to venture into town and stroll around the shopping areas. The tour ends after your transfer to the airport for departure.

Meal: Breakfast

Included in this Price:

  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Accommodation with BRF on double/twin share
  • Train ticket Vientiane – Luang Prabang
  • Private boat trip as stated in above sights
  • English speaking guide
  • Admission fee to indicated sights
  • Meals: lunch or dinner as mentioned (foods only)
  • Government tax and service charge
  • Drinking water & Tissue

Excluded in the price

  • Visa stamping fee
  • International & domestic flights
  • Travel Insurance in all kinds
  • Meals: lunch or dinner where not stated
  • Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
  • Surcharge for Christmas, new year and public holidays
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Luang Prabang Villa Chitdara (Standard room) Le Belair Resort (Ganier room) Villa Maly (Superior room)
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