Pak Ou Cave Tour

Located about 25 km from Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Cave hosts thousands of interesting small and bigger Buddha images, mostly donated by local people. The cave entrance is clearly visible from the river and accessible by boat, while the higher level can be reached by climbing some stairs. Other highlights include a rice wine village at Ban Xhang Hai, a weaving village at Ban Phanom, and temples in Luang Phabang.

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Duration: Full Day

Tour Code: MLLS05

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Caves of a thousand Buddha - Wine and weaving villages - Luang Prabang Temples

• Day 1 - Vat Xieng Thong - Pak Ou Cave - Ban Xhang Hai and Ban Phanom Villages

  Place Transport: Car->Boat
  Meals: Lunch

  Visit Vat Xieng Thong, considered as the most beautiful temple. The sim of the Vat represents the classic Luang Prabang temple architecture with roofs that sweep low to the ground. In the compound stand several small chapels housing bronze Buddha images, which were displayed in Paris in 1911. Near the East gate stands the Royal Funeral Chapel. Inside are an impressive 12-meter high funeral chariot and various funeral urns of each Royal Family’s member. The gilt panel on the exterior of the chapel depicts a semi-erotic episode from Ramayana.
  
  Then board a traditional riverboat for a trip upstream the Mekong River to visit the famous caves of Pak Ou housing thousands of statues representing Lord Buddha. Picnic lunch at local restaurant overlooking the confluence between the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers.
  
  Return to Luang Prabang by boat with a stopover at the village of Ban Xhang Hai, which produces local rice wine. Continue by car to visit Ban Phanom, a weaving village populated by Thai Lu that originally came from Sipsongpanna in Southern China. 

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  - Boat cruises as specified in the program.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  
  

  
  

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Lunch (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  
  

  
  

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  
  

  
  

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  
  

  What to bring? 

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  
  

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  
  

  - If you don’t have enough time to complete visa before your departure, we will help you to obtain Laos Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport, on your arrival).