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Luang Prabang by Vintage Car
Half DayTour
Overview
Discover why Luang Prabang is considered one of Asia’s most charming places. This insightful Luang Prabang half day tour provides a taste of the city’s rich heritage and culture. Visit the informative National Museum, join local pilgrims at a glittering Buddhist temples and explore leafy tree-lined streets where time seems to stand still.
Itinerary
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Luang Prabang by Vintage Car
- Half Day
Start the day by exploring Luang Prabang with a knowledgeable local guide by Vintage Car. Visit the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage site and also learn about Laos’ rich, colourful culture, while enjoying a glass of prosecco in a vintage Mercedes Benz 280S from 1969.
Kick-off the Luang Prabang half day tour at the former Royal Palace, a centrally-located building that now serves as the National Museum. Venture through the corridors and see intriguing displays of historical relics and informative exhibits.
Then take a short walk to neighbouring Wat Mai, a Buddhist temple whose gold-covered bas relief is an incredible piece of craftsmanship. While here, learn about Buddhism and how its influence pervades the local culture.
Continue through the streets of downtown Luang Prabang to Wat Sensoukarahm, a temple noted for its dazzling gold façade. The final visit is Wat Xieng Thong, one of the oldest and most revered temples in the country. The temple is situated on the tip of the city’s peninsula and is filled with ornate carvings and mosaics that have withstood the test of time. Wrap up the Luang Prabang half day tour with a better understanding of this charming, northern Laos city.
End the tour by visiting the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre to learn about the various ethnic groups in Laos. Explore the displays of colourful costumes and traditional tools used by the different races. There are fabulous explanations about the history and beliefs of each of the ethnic groups, a great eye-opener to the diversity of the Lao people.
Kick-off the Luang Prabang half day tour at the former Royal Palace, a centrally-located building that now serves as the National Museum. Venture through the corridors and see intriguing displays of historical relics and informative exhibits.
Then take a short walk to neighbouring Wat Mai, a Buddhist temple whose gold-covered bas relief is an incredible piece of craftsmanship. While here, learn about Buddhism and how its influence pervades the local culture.
Continue through the streets of downtown Luang Prabang to Wat Sensoukarahm, a temple noted for its dazzling gold façade. The final visit is Wat Xieng Thong, one of the oldest and most revered temples in the country. The temple is situated on the tip of the city’s peninsula and is filled with ornate carvings and mosaics that have withstood the test of time. Wrap up the Luang Prabang half day tour with a better understanding of this charming, northern Laos city.
End the tour by visiting the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre to learn about the various ethnic groups in Laos. Explore the displays of colourful costumes and traditional tools used by the different races. There are fabulous explanations about the history and beliefs of each of the ethnic groups, a great eye-opener to the diversity of the Lao people.
Important Information
Services
Notes
Our services include:
– Transport in a private air
-conditionedvehicle
– English speaking guide
– All entrance fees
– All permissions and local taxes
– Complimentary water
– Complimentary chilled bottle of prosecco
Our services do not include:
– Personal travel insurance
– Tips for guide, driver and boat crew
– Meals other than those mentioned above
– Visa
– Personal expenses
-Other services not clearly indicated in the package inclusion above
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