Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour
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Walking with a local guide and visit Luang Prabang Unesco World Heritage sites. You will hear many unique local stories about Luang Prabang, from the history of the temples and the city to the Buddhist narratives and legends painted all over the temple walls. The Luang Prabang community shares such stories and collective memories, and the locals are still firmly connected through sharing them. Join in this small group tour, you will gain insight into Luang Prabang’s culture, which is difficult to know just by looking around on your own.
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Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bao gồm
English speaking licensed local tour guide
Foods for alms giving ceremony
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Lunch
Temple and Museum Admission (120,000 LAK≒$6)
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Alms Giving Ceremony
[5:30 am opition only] In Buddhism, alms or almsgiving is the respect given by a lay Buddhist to a Buddhist monk, nun, spiritually-developed person or other sentient being. It is not charity as presumed by Western interpreters. It is important to know the ceremony is also a spiritual practice to accumulate good karma for those who give the alms. It is closer to a symbolic connection to the spiritual realm and to show humbleness and respect in the presence of the secular society. The act of almsgiving connects the human to the monk and what he represents. The morning alms giving is a living Buddhist tradition for the people of Luang Prabang which, because of its beauty, has become a major tourist attraction. However, when tourists are unaware of its customs their inappropriate behaviors can be disruptive.
The Morning Market
[5:30 am opition only] I Following alms giving, we visit a local morning market. Luang Prabang morning market lining a couple of quiet streets near the Royal Palace, starts early and is over by mid-morning. It sets up along a couple of side-streets next to one of the city’s many Wats. A butcher and some of the more touristy stalls have actual tables for their wares. But most of the vendors, selling anything from rice, to fresh vegetables, to steamed fish, frogs, and anything else that might be the day’s catch, just set up on the ground. We go back to your accommodation and have a free time for breakfast until 8:30 am.
Tùy chọn
Private 1/2-day city tour
Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 4 hours: 6am option to add alms ceremony and morning market visit, followed by a 4 hour city tour
Destinations: Visit the city's main temples and royal palaces.
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Private 1-day city tour
Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 7 hours: About 7 hour city tour. The tour ends between 4 and 5:30pm
lunch: not including. Your guide will suggest and send you restaurants of your choice
Visit: all destinations including Wat Xiengthong, Wat Sene, Royal Palace, Ban Xang Khong, UXO, Wat Wisun, Mount Phousi .
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Private 1-day tour+alms giving
Additional:: Including an additional "Alms giving and Morning Market tour"
Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 7 hours: Starting with alms ceremony and morning market visit, followed by a 7 hour city tour. The tour ends between 4 and 5:30pm
lunch: not including. Your guide will suggest and send you restaurants of your choice
Visit: all destinations including Wat Xiengthong, Wat Sene, Royal Palace, Ban Xang Khong, UXO, Wat Wisun, Mount Phousi .
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Shared 1/2 Day Morning Tour
Booking by solo travelers : will only be accepted if there are already other participants.
Require cash payment on site.: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 4 hours: morning city tour (8:30 - 12:00)
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Private 1/2day tour+alms givin
Additional:: Including an additional alms giving and morning market tour. Pick up at sunrise time.
Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 4 hours: Starting with alms ceremony and morning market visit, followed by a 4 hour city tour
Destinations: Visit the city's main temples and royal palaces.
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
Shared 1/2Day Tour+alms giving
Additional:: Including an additional alms giving and morning market tour. Pick up at sunrise time.
Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6
Duration: 4 hours: Starting with alms giving ceremony and morning market visit, followed by a 4 hour city tour
Destinations: Visit the city's main temples and royal palaces.
Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.
Pickup included
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Just OK
Philip S,
7 thg 5, 2025
- Viator
3.00This tour was OK, but it could have been a lot better. We saw the morning market, the museum, and 3 temples. I would have liked to have seen more of the city. We spent about an hour in the museum, but we could have done that on our own. We did a lot of walking, which is fine, but when we have a van available, we should be seeing more sites. I would look for better options.
Once in a lifetime experience, a must do in Luang Prabang!
Tina C,
28 thg 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Once in a lifetime experience, a must do in Luang Prabang! Ask for Mr. Sitthai, you will not be disappointed! Our guide, Mr. Sitthai was fantastic! He met us at our hotel bright and early and made sure we were set up and educated on the Alms Giving ceremony before the parade of monks began. We were so focused on the process, that only later that evening did we find the great photos he had taken for us, what a great surprise! The weather in Luang Prabang is very hot for us, but the early wakeup call allowed us to experience the quiet of the city during the cooler hours, this tour is obviously well thought out. After the Alms Giving ceremony, we were taken to explore the local morning market, I was expecting the same as we've experienced throughout SE Asia, but this market was unique and the informative stroll was so much fun. Our short hike up Mount Phousi provided a great view over the city in the early morning light and Mr. Sitthai pointed out landmarks and shared legends of the city that we would see both later in the day and throughout our stay in Luang Prabang. We enjoyed a short break and rest back at our hotel and resumed our tour about 8:30 AM. By this time more of the Wats in the city were open and we wandered to all the main sites while learning all about the history of these landmarks. The wats were all uniquely impressive and we were fortunate most of the time there were very few tourists. Since it was Lao New Year we witnessed many locals participating in the new year ceremonies and even were able to observe the bathing of the buddha at several wats. As the heat increased throughout the day, we stopped for water in shaded areas and took the tour at our own pace. Mr. Sitthai called for an air conditioned van to take us longer distances across town and even showed us to a great local restaurant for lunch. Our full day private tour was well worth it and certainly the highlight of our time in Luang Prabang, if you are lucky enough to have Mr. Sitthai as your guide, you will certainly be in good hands! He knew everyone, was so personable and thoughtful and made sure we had a great tour as well!
Amazing experience. Great tour guide. Wholeheartedly recommended!
Loizos M,
21 thg 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing morning tour with BOUNLOUAM. He explained everything in detail and had a nice and informative experience that it was tailored to our needs. We really felt connected with the city and glad we had him as our tour guide!
Would highly recommend....
Kleopatra D,
2 thg 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Would highly recommend. Very knowledgeable tour guide. Tour covers main attractions in the city centre (at nice pace and not too overwhelming).
Great local tour to learn about Luang Prabang
rogerl666,
9 thg 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great walking tour. We learned so much from our guide who previously spent time as a monk. Learned about all the different foods in the morning market and all about the temple and royal palace in Luang Prabang. Recomendad!!!
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