Luang Prabang Holidays
Luang Prabang holiday ideas
A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
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Laos by Train - From Vientiane to Luang Prabang
Travel across Laos by train from Vientiane, the capital, to Luang Prabang, the UNESCO-listed ancient capital
10 days, from £2950 to £4000
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The Best of Northern Vietnam and Laos - Buzzing Cities, Bay Cruises & Sacred Wonders
Discover the magic of Northern Vietnam and Laos on this 13-day adventure
13 days, from £3100 to £4250
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A Cultural Immersion in Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia - Temples, Traditions & Creative Discoveries
Revel in the cultural wonders of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia on this two-week adventure
14 days, from £3650 to £4650
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Off The Beaten Track in Northern Laos - Along the Water to Luang Prabang
Escape to northern Laos for two weeks of river cruising, countryside wandering and cultural immersion
15 days, from £4150 to £5450
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From Laos to Thailand - A Journey Along the Water
Cruise along rivers and canals and relax on the shores of sparkling seas on this 16-day journey across Laos and Thailand
16 days, from £4150 to £5450
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The Ultimate Indochina Adventure - Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos
Delve into Indochina on this month-long trip across Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos
29 days, from £7400 to £11800
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Pak Ou Caves, Laos
What you can find in Luang Prabang that you won't find anywhere else?
In between temple visits, visit the local markets or relax at one of the many small restaurants and cafes perched on the banks of the Mekong and watch the world go by. The countryside around Luang Prabang is dominated by the slow, snaking rivers, paddy fields and green hills. A cycle ride through the fields and villages is the only way to absorb this beautiful scenery and the traditional way of life of the people who still work the land here.
Journeying some 15 miles upriver from Luang Prabang are the Pak Ou caves, situated at the confluence of the Ou and Mekong rivers. Here, thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues are crammed into two caves carved out of a towering limestone cliff. The images of Buddha range in size from a few centimetres to full human size, and have been placed here over the centuries by devotees, turning the caves into glittering shrines.
The caves can be reached by boat on a day trip from Luang Prabang, or you can spend the night at a lovely nearby lodge.