Luang Prabang Trips – Tailor-Made Laos Itineraries

Luang Prabang is a vibrant town steeped in tradition cradled by the green mountains of northern Laos, and often considered an essential part of Laos travel.

While Buddhism is practiced throughout Southeast Asia, it’s particularly prominent in Laos, and Luang Prabang is the country’s spiritual heart. The UNESCO World Heritage site is studded with golden temples, and monks clad in saffron robes glide silently through the city’s backstreets to receive offerings for daily almsgiving ceremonies.

Wat Xieng Thong temple with pink flowers, Luang Prabang Laos

Golden Buddha statues in Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang Laos

Buddhist monks in orange robes, Luang Prabang Laos temple

Why visit Luang Prabang?

Immerse yourself in Luang Prabang's time-honored spiritual traditions by participating in almsgiving in a quiet village outside of town. You’ll also enjoy a heritage walking tour of the temples—including the 500-year Wat Xieng Thong—a private blessing, and a visit to a hidden temple where you’ll learn the fundamentals of meditation from the resident monks.

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Immerse yourself in Luang Prabang's time-honored spiritual traditions by participating in almsgiving in a quiet village outside of town. You’ll also enjoy a heritage walking tour of the temples—including the 500-year Wat Xieng Thong—a private blessing, and a visit to a hidden temple where you’ll learn the fundamentals of meditation from the resident monks.
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Luang Prabang also boasts jaw-dropping natural beauty. Take a less-traveled route to reach the iconic Kuang Si Falls, stopping at small countryside villages along the way, cruise down the Mekong River at sunset, and visit the sacred Pak Ou Caves (all experiences we count among the best things to do in Laos).
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Discover other elements of Lao culture during your time here, too, including getting hands-on with the country’s culinary traditions during a private invitation into the kitchen of a local, and wandering the streets to discover the city’s lesser-known Lao and French colonial architectural gems. At the end of a day of adventure, retreat to one of the city’s sophisticated hotels, including the luxury tented suites at Rosewood Luang Prabang.

Luang Prabang trip itineraries

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