Luang Prabang Artisans 4-Days Private Tour Tour by Tuktuk, without hotel

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ID: GYG509837-894316
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Country: Laos

Duration: 4 days


Description

Experience handicraft workshops with local Artisans while learning the Lao culture, spend an evening with a Bamboo Master Weaver& home-cooked dinner. Hands-on pottery class & traditional Lunch& more.
Day1.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Luang Prabang is perhaps the best-preserved traditional city in Southeast Asia. The tranquility and charm of this town with its splendid natural scenery and cultural sights make it one of the most delightful places to visit in Laos. On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon at 2:00pm, begin your exploration of Luang Prabang, the UNESCO Heritage town by local style Tuktuk, begin your discovery by visiting National Museum former Royal Palace and most magnificent temples, Wat Xieng Tong. In the early evening, travel to a picturesque rural setting to participate in a Bamboo weaving class with a Master Weaver to create a small bamboo coaster as a souvenir and home-cooked dinner, to honour your arrival in Laos. Dinner included.
Day2.
This morning, after your breakfast transfer by private vehicle to Kuang Si Falls (approximately 45 minutes drive), one of the most beautiful falls in Laos. Here, have the chance to swim and relax amidst verdant jungle surrounds, in turquoise pools at the base of the falls. Also have the chance to get up close with Asiatic Black Bears which are cared for at a bear sanctuary near the falls. Many of these bears have been saved from the illegal wildlife trade or have been placed here as a result of habitat degradation. Following your visit, return to Luang Prabang for Lunch.
After Lunch, you will discover the ancient home-made Saa paper at a local family-run workshop in Ban Xang Khong. You will see the process and try your hands-on to make your own Saa paper decorated by flowers and leaves that available in the garden. After that you will create a souvenir out of Saa paper ie. Lantern, notebook etc. you can take away with you at the end of the workshop. Lunch included.
Day3.
Rise early this morning to see robed Buddhist monks collecting morning alms, following a centuries-old ritual, visit Mount Phousi for sunrise and enjoy the panoramic view of Luang Prabang, Stroll down the local morning Market before return to your hotel for breakfast. At 8:30am, you'll be transferred to bike shop. Then, cycling to the Mekong River where you will board the local car ferry to across the river to the quiet district of Chomphet. Disembark the ferry and cycle the south-west direction of Luang Prabang towards Ban Chan, the pottery village where you will participate in the hands-on pottery making class. Upon arrival you will be shown around the village to learn more about village life and the technique of pottery making that passed by for many generations. After the class, you will enjoy a home-host lunch prepared by Mr Thieng's family. Continue your cycling to Wat Chomphet, Wat Long Khoun to see the view of Luang Prabang in the opposite side of the Mekong.
Day4.
After breakfast, free time for your own exploration of Luang Prabang on your own, the rest of the morning is free at leisure until your departure flight…

Highlights

  • Enjoy Bamboo weaving class with a master Weaver & Home cooked dinner as welcome
  • Visit magnificent Kuang Si falls and Bear sanctuary
  • Spend your afternoon with a local family to make Mulberry Saa paper's products
  • Participate in the hands-on clay-poterry making & feast Lunch with the family
  • Cycling to the quiet Chomphet district & visit the King's temple Wat Long Khoun

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your guide and a Tuktuk driver will greet you at the airport upon your arrival Your guide will be holding the A4 paper-sign with your name
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.