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Extend your stay if \ \ \ \ \ \ \ @) Number of nights @ Flight included Map is a guide only Luang Prabang (Post tour extension) Luang Prabang, was the Royal capital of L robed monks and Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers, laid-back feel, Luang Prabang is the perfe: Day 1 Siem Reap to Luang Prabang Transfer to the airport in Siem Reap and fly to Luang Prabang, the spiritual capital of Laos! Upon arrival, you will be met by your Emerald Cruises representative and transferred to your hotel. Take a walk through the ambient streets of Luang Prabang before dinner at your hotel. Enjoy a three night stay at the Villa Maly Hotel or similar. Meals: Dinner. Day 2 Luang Prabang Join your local guide for a half day tour of Luang Prabang to discover the rich traditions which still guide the daily lives of the Lao people. Begin at the former Royal Palace which is now serving as the National Museum, before moving to Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang’s oldest and most revered temple covered in ornate carvings and mosaics. Continue to Wat Visoun, the holiest temple of the city, which was entirely rebuilt in 1887 after being destroyed by the invading Black Flags from southern China. Leaving the town centre behind, head to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre to learn about the various ethnic groups in Laos. Admire the displays of colourful costumes and traditional tools and learn about the history and beliefs of each of the ethnic groups, a great eye- opener to the diversity of the Lao people. As part of our EmeraldPLUS program, immerse yourself in the local spirituality during a Baci ceremony and pay respects to ancient it is a tranquil and beautiful unt such is fille town with UI Buddhist traditions. Baci is a celebration of important events such as weddings, births, or for welcoming guests, and is a means of expressing goodwill and good luck to others. The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy watching life along the rivers. Later climb the 328 stairs to the top of Mount Phousi to watch sunset over the Mekong River before wandering through the famous local night market, a great place to look for souvenirs. Enjoy dinner at one of the many local restaurants. © halt day tour of Luang Prabang @® Trasitional Baci ceremony Meals: Breakfast and dinner. Day 3 Luang Prabang For early risers, there is a very special dawn visit to watch the monks collecting the alms. ‘As the sun begins to rise, long lines of saffron- robed monks leave their pagodas and walk barefoot down the streets collecting offerings from Luang Prabang residents. Return to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, travel to the pier and board your private cruise away from Luang Prabang along the Mekong River. The Mekong is the lifeblood of Laos. View fishermen and other boats transporting goods along the river and pass small villages dotting the shoreline. The passing scenes are fascinating to watch as the boat makes its way to the Pak Ou caves, opposite the Nam Ou River juncture with the Mekong. ith glistening temples and mo! streets lined by French colonial architecture. Surrounded by lush vegetation and located on the juncture of the asteries filled with saffron ‘CO World Heritage status. With its colonial and peaceful destination to complete your holiday to Indochina. Take a short walk into the cavernous limestone caves which are filled with over 4000 Buddha images. It is no surprise this cave is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Laos. Return to your boat and coast back down the Mekong, stopping in at a local village to gain further insight into life on the river. Around midday, arrive back in Luang Prabang and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. © crise to Pak ou Meals: Breakfast, Day 4 Depart Luang Prabang After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward or homebound flight. Meals: Breakfast. This itinerary is designed to operate after your Emerald Cruise and tour as a 4D/3N extension. Independent extension, not escorted by an Emerald Tour Director. 2023/2024 Departure Dates 4 Day Post Tour Departures Twin Share Single Villa Maly Hotel $1,935 $2,240 Inclusi jons: 3 nights accommodation, economy flight from Siem Reap to Luang Prabang, transfers, all touring conducted bya local expert guides for Emerald guests including entrance fees and meals as listed. The extension is NOT escorted by ‘an Emerald Tour Director, but will operate as an independent extension or as a small group of Emerald guests with a local ‘guide depending on numbers, Daily excursions are subject to Weather and safety conditions prevalent at the time of the tour, Prices are based on low season, per person. Shoulder and high season, Christmas and New Year's eve dinner surcharges apply.
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