MORNING MARKETThe earlier the better. Only 10 minutes' walk from Baan Pila, we recommend you to go for a walk early morning. The market is pretty busy with locals selling goods, foods, morning snacks and other mysterious Lao products. Located next to Wat May temple.
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PHOSY
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NIGHT
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KUANG SI WATERFALLS |
SA MULBERRY PAPER |
CHOMPHET
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The waterfall tour - make a day of it
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Paper local village
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Xiene mene temple walk
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A must-see because of it’s exceptional beauty all year round. There are 3 tiers leading to a 50-meter drop into shallow pools, before flowing downstream. The pools make great swimming holes and you can change into your swimwear at wooden huts close to the waterfall's entrance.
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In Ban Phonsahat village. Take one of our bikes and ride towards Ban Phanluang along the Nam Khan and Mekong River. This village is famous for SAA paper made from the bark of the Saa or Mulberry tree. Discover local workshops and stores selling books, notebooks, picture frames.
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Nice walk on the other side of the Mekong. Take the ferry boat to the other river bank and enjoy the peacefulness of this village through the temples.
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OFF TRACKSPHA AN BEACH
This is our secret spot, near Pak Ou Village on the other side of the cave, about 30 km from the city center. Secret beach spot to enjoy a swim when it is hot, local food and beer Lao for a half day sunbathing with a scenic view on the Pha Hung Cliff. You won’t be disappointed. |
Butterfly Park
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Buffalo Diary Farm5 km before the Kuang Si Waterfalls, is a socially responsible and sustainable farm that aims to improve the rural prosperity, welfare, nutrition, and health of the local population, with a focus on buffalo farming. To support the farm, visit the buffalos. They even have an ice cream hut on the road. You can book a tour of the farm and even stop and taste some of their cheeses.
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Manifa Elephant Experience In a beautiful setting at MANIFA CAMP. On the road to Pak Ou Caves, go to interact, or just to observe the elephants. They are committed to ensure that your experience does not cause the elephant to suffer and provide welfare-oriented quality experiences, stimulating and nurturing a love of and curiosity for the elephant as well as fascinating glimpse of Lao culture in harmony with nature.
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NamKhan Horses Stables |
Free the Bears |
Gibbons Experience |
Your kids will love this! Saddle up and take a journey trough the beautiful Lao countryside on horseback. Nature's perspective is different on a horse, so take the experience with them and visit local villages, meet the friendly Hmong horses and trot through some of Laos scenic forests. Recommended for 3-year-olds and up.
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Wildlife refuge in Laos. Get special behind-the-scenes access to a rescued bear sanctuary with their Bear Care Tour. Hear the moving stories of the rescued bears, meet the bears and help the Bear Care Team prepare food and enrichment treats. You'll be delighted watching the bears search and gobble down the treats you've hidden. An exciting and unique once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Located in Ban Houaxay, North of Laos, at the border with Thailand, there you will have the chance to spot gibbons from lofty treehouses & zip lines in Nam Kan National Park. The Gibbon Experience is a tourism-based conservation project, the classic experience is 2 nights, 3 days.
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Living craft center by OCK POP TOKDiscover Laos through textiles. This beautiful centre is right on the Mekong. Take a free tour, or book a class or workshop, the restaurant and gift shop is open from 8am to 8pm. This is a project run by women for the women of Laos.
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TAEC museumA must to learn about Laos ethnic diversity. Engaging, culturally rich learning center located in the heart of Luang Prabang city. Since 2007, TAEC showcase and preserve the diverse ethnic cultures and peoples of Laos through professionally curated permanent and special exhibitions, events and crafts workshops.
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UNESCO WALKING TOUR |
GARAVEK STORYTELLING |
For those who want the full LP experience meet and be toured by Mr Francis Englemann who worked with UNESCO and has detailed knowledge of the history of the towns and the buildings that make Luang Prabang so special.
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If you want to learn more about Luang Prabang folk stories and legends, come visit this small theatre in the heart of Luang Prabang. One show daily 18.30 - 19.30.
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OCK POP TOK LIVING CRAFT CENTER |
LIVING LAND - RICE EXPERIENCE |
LAO POTTERY HOUSE |
Experience Laos through textiles — alongside our Master Weavers and experienced teachers you can try your own hand at traditional crafts. A wide range of classes in silk weaving, natural dyes, batik drawing and bamboo weaving are available — from half day to 1, 2 or 3 day classes.
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Learn how to plant rice and work with a buffalo. This unique half day rice farming experience is set in idyllic countryside setting surrounded by mountain. If you like to see the process of planting and harvesting rice in the rice paddy, it is the best activity ever!
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Thieng Lamphet and his wife; Khankeo Syauksone run a pottery house in their local village on the other side of the Mekong river. We invite you to experience pottery with these lovely local people and support them. Get hands-on to create a piece of your own: bowl, flower vase.
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YOGA |
GYM |
POOL |
GRASS HOPER YOGA
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MITTAPHON GYM CENTER
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A GIANT POOL WITH A VIEW
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Studio located in the city center, offering yoga, meditation, fitness and dance classes with quality and qualified teachers.
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You're looking to exercice, do not look further Mittaphon Gym Center as it all ! Open daily from 6 am to 20:30 pm.
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Luang Prabang View Hotel Pool has the best view of all and the pool is very large with sunbeds all around.
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