Luang Prabang 3-Day Mekong Trip
Luang Prabang, Laos · 3 days · 7 stops · Relaxed
Cultural · History · Nature · Food
- Destination
- Luang Prabang, Laos
- Duration
- 3 days
- Travel style
- Cultural
- Interests
- History · Nature · Food
- Region
- Asia
- Best time
- Nov-Feb
From gateway to destination
- GatewayLPQLuang Prabang International Airport
- Day 1Temples & the Hill3 stops · 05:30 – 17:30
- Day 2Kuang Si Falls2 stops · 08:30 – 17:00
- Day 3The River2 stops · 09:00 – 16:00
- DestinationLuang PrabangLaos
Three days of saffron dawns, turquoise falls and Mekong evenings in Laos's UNESCO town.
- Culture
- Nature
- Temples
Journey highlights
01
The saffron dawn procession
- 02
Kuang Si's turquoise tiers
- 03
The Mekong at dusk
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01
Temples & the Hill
3 stops · 05:30 – 17:30
- 05:30The dawn alms-giving procession
- 10:00Wat Xieng Thong's golden chapels
- 17:30Mount Phousi's 328 stairs at sunset
Next stop
Temples & the HillKuang Si Falls
Day 02
Kuang Si Falls
2 stops · 08:30 – 17:00
- 08:30The turquoise tiers & the bear sanctuary
- 17:00Mekong riverside dinner
Next stop
Kuang Si FallsThe River
Day 03
The River
2 stops · 09:00 – 16:00
- 09:00Longtail boat to the Pak Ou caves
- 16:00The night market's silk and snacks
Where to eat in Luang Prabang
Tamarind
Modern Lao · $$
Manda de Laos
Heritage garden · $$$
Night market grills
Street · $
Journey practicalities
- Gateway
- LPQ · Luang Prabang International Airport
- Time zone
- Asia/Vientiane
- Currency
- USD
- Scheduled stops
- 7
- Journey pace
- Relaxed
When to go
Nov-Feb
November–February is cool and misty — the alms procession at its best.
- Best months
- Nov-Feb
- Climate score
- Excellent · 80/100
Journey budget
150 USD
Estimated total for 3 days covering accommodation, local transport, food and the 7 scheduled stops. International flights are not included.
- Per day
- 50 USD
- Scheduled stops
- 7
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