BUDDHA CAVES DISCOVERY LUANG PRABANG
Pick up/drop: at the center of Luang Prabang
Code Tour : XSEL 20 - DAY TOURS
Highlights:
- Explore ancient transport routes that Lao people have been using for centuries while kayaking down a gentle river, perfect for all experience levels
- Discover one of Luang Prabang’s most sacred sites; the famous Pak Ou caves, full of hundreds of statues of Buddha
- Kayaking down gentle rapids
Overview
Travel from Luang Prabang into the mountains before kayaking your way back to town on the Nam Ou River, stopping at the famous Buddha caves and a whiskey making village
Itinerary
At 8:30AM: We depart from Luang Prabang heading north to a Khmu village where we will have a short introduction to paddling and a safety briefing. When everyone is feeling confident we head off downstream where there are some small rapids.
Along our way down the Nam Ou River, we can see beautiful cliffs and authentic villages. We carry on downstream until we stop for a lao style picnic lunch at an incredible location, a beautiful white sandbank set amongst some amazing surroundings!
After lunch and a relaxing swim we carry onwards once again. The afternoon is spent paddling in a calmer section of the Nam Ou and on the Mekong River. Along the way, there is plenty of time to watch the villagers fishing and harvesting river weed which they dry out, season and fry to make a tasty snack! We stop to explore the famous Pak Ou (Buddha) Caves and discover the thousands of Buddha statues, one of the most sacred and significant sights in the Luang Prabang area. We continue paddling to a small village, famous for weaving and Lao whisky making. From here we will return to Luang Prabang by private local truck.
(If we are ahead of schedule and we still have enough energy to paddle, we can continue paddling for another 30 minutes along the Mekong)
Notice: During the visit of the Pak Ou ( Buddha ) Caves
– Visitors are required to wear proper attire, covering shoulders and knees (no short, miniskirt or short trousers).
Inclusion
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Lunch as specified in the itinerary
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Drinks and meal not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
Customize this tour
This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
Contact us
- +84 914374251
- xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn
My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.