LUANG PRABANG BY BIKE (A) - 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS

Sabaidee! Welcome to Luang Prabang, Laos. You are greeted by your driver at Luang Prabang International Airport for your transfer to the hotel.. You will have time to relax at your hotel and adjust to the pace of Luang Prabang. This tranquil town with its gleaming temple roofs, fading colonial architecture and stunning mountain backdrop has been claimed by UNESCO to be “the best preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia”. 
In the late afternoon meet our guide at the hotel lobby for a trip briefing.
Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Suggestion for your own actitvity at night: The Night Market here is a great place for wandering, offering a lovely variety of handmade textiles crafted by local and hill-tribe people, along with street food, knick-knacks and friendly banter.
 

Today we explore Luang Prabang by bicycle, a fun and eco-friendly way of exploring the town. Visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun, a peaceful temple featuring the much-photographed Watermelon Stupa, and Wat Aham the site of Luang Prabang's most important spirit shrine.
Following the day to explore National Museum at the former Royal Palace. This interesting structure displays a lovely collection of treasures and artifacts reflecting the richness of Lao culture dating from the days of the early kings right through the last sovereign.
Next stop at beautiful Wat Xieng Thong –  the largest and most splendid temple of Luang Prabang royal city, best known for its impressive Tree of Life mural depicting the Buddhist story.
Lunch at Tamarind Restaurant with the Introduction to Lao Cuisine
Afternoon, we’re off to the Ock Pop Tock weaving centre, an organization that is offering the weavers in the area the chance to earn a decent income through their weaving skills. We also visit Ban Xang Khong village – 4km from the town – where we learn more about Saa paper. 
We then cycle back to your hotel.
Cycling distance: approx. 25 - 30 km 
 

Breakfast at your hotel.
After breakfast, you cycle to Ban Xang Khong, a village well known for silk hand weaving and traditional Saa paper making. Continue north to Ban Pak Ou and cross the river to Pak Ou Caves. Locally called Tam Ting, the caves are filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. The caves are noted for their miniature Buddha sculptures. Hundreds of wooden Buddhist figures take many different positions, including meditation, teaching, peace, rain, and reclining (nirvana). 
After visit Pak Ou Cave, enjoy your cruise downstream on the Mekong River to Luang Prabang. On the way, you stop to visit riverside villages of Ban Xanghai, a popular stop-over producing some special varieties of Laolao, the local rice wine. Continue cruise to Luang Prabang by late afternoon. Transfer to airport for flight to next destination. Ends. 
Cycling distance: approx. 30 km

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