Summary:
You'll have day to see one of the most famous cave in Luang Prapang - Pak Ou and an option to see the monk blessing in the early morning
Details:
Luang Prapang - Pak Ou by boat 1 Day
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning ritual of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms from the faithful residents. This procession is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the tradition. Afterwards, we have the option of visiting the local morning market, before returning to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, we board a cruise up stream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside. Continue cruise up the stream for pay respect to the Buddha at the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Then visit the village of Ban Muang Kaew Lao rice Whisky, after that We then across the Mekong to the local restaurant for lunch, return to Luang Prabang en route visit the weaving and textile villages of Ban Xangkhong and Ban Xienglek. We then drive back to Luang Prabang by late afternoon. Overnight in Luang Prabang.