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Tours and Tailor Made Holidays to

Luang Prabang

LAOS
  • CURRENCY Laotian Kip
  • LANGUAGE LAO
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 17 hrs 35 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT + 7

The best example of Laos’ natural beauty and home to the 30 golden temples

Tailor Made Holidays to Luang Prabang

At Travel Concierge, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Luang Prabang that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Luang Prabang holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Luang Prabang holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Luang Prabang. For more information on our Luang Prabang holidays, call an Travel Concierge tailor-made expert on 0161 729 0099 and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Luang Prabang.

Destination Overview

Laos, a tiny country in Southeast Asian country is mostly known for political turmoil.

But it’s a beautiful country too.  Luang Prabang in central Laos is perhaps the best example of Laos’ natural beauty. Also home to the 30 golden temples that have gotten it recognized as a UNESCO world heritage sites, read on to find out why a holiday in Luang Prabang and all its natural glory is a brilliant idea.

Luang Prabang’s library is a chance for tourists to come to the aid of poor children in Luang Prabang. You can make a donation here which will fund the library’s purchase new books for the children. You can even ride on a boat and deliver books to the children living yourself. This can be quite a fulfilling experience. Religion is very important in Lunag Prabang as evidenced by the locals giving alms to the 200 or so monks who gather at Luang Prabang's main street at sunrise every single day. The alms giving ceremony dates back centuries. Tourists can participate in the ceremony as well. The entire experience can be surreal and you are expected to be on your best behavior throughout. Remember to dress modestly and not get in the way of anyone if you are not taking part in the ceremony.  A holiday in Luang Prabang can be an opportunity to give back to the world for some.

Entering the village of Ban Phanom on the banks of the Nam Khan River in Luang Prabang is almost like cutting yourself off from the modern world. The village’s chief source of income is textile and so you will see all the families here working away at their looms during the day as they weave products for the night market. Once upon a time, Ban Phanom used to supply goods to the royal family and even now the hand-woven products made here now have retained their high quality as the same techniques and materials are still used. Buying items directly from the villagers is a better alternative to buying them at a higher price from the night market. If you wish to avoid the crowds, the best time to visit Ban Phanom will be in the afternoon. The Pak Ou caves situated right where the Mekong River meets the Nam Khan is seen as a holy site by many of the locals. The two caves between them contain over 4000 Buddha relics as well as a shrine to the river spirit. It is pitch black inside the caves so you are going to need a torch to find your way through them. The fascinating Royal Museum near Thanon Sisavangvong Boulevard is well worth a visit. The museum was established inside a building that was built to serve as a palace for King Sisavangvong in the 20th century. The museum has multiple exhibits that will take you on a trip through Laos’ checkered past starting from the volatile times of the Lane Xang Empire, through the colonial era right to the formation of the communist government that now governs Laos. The museum also displays the different branches of Laos’ culture and history, Open on all days except Tuesdays, you have to see this museum during your holiday in Luang Prabang.

So, why is there such a big fuss over Luang Prabang’s natural beauty? Well for a place that claims to be the "Jewel in Laos Crown", Luang Prabang sure does deliver. Kuang Si Waterfall, the biggest waterfall in Luang Prabang, is testament to that fact. 29km south of the main city of Luang Prabang, the waterfall is three-tiered with amazing bright blue pools at the bottom of the 50feet drop. Trekking through the tropical jungles surrounding the waterfall can be a fun experience as well. The journey to the waterfall is quite enjoyable as it gives you the unique opportunity to meet many of the locals who have stuck to their ancient traditions. Mount Phousi represents a 150feet climb to the top. The view from the top especially that of the sunset, is awe-inspiring. A lot of people come here to watch the sunset so you should consider an early morning climb and see the sunrise if you wish to avoid the droves. The Elephant Sanctuary Village, 15km Southeast from Luang Prabang, is a great place to meet elephants that have been rescued from poachers. Here, you can get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. If you wish you can ride the animals, go on day-long excursions, and even bathe the elephants.

Luang Prabang mostly offers traditional Lao cuisine. That means the dishes here will contain sticky rice, many different kinds of paste and sauces and delicious desserts. Fish and pork are extremely popular too. The herbs, spices, and ingredients used in the food here can get you salivating just from the smell. During the course of your holiday in Luang Prabang, you will come across your fair share of restaurants that serve delicious food at cheap prices. You have the likes of Tamnak Lao that offer dishes at reasonable prices whilst also serving mildly flavored dishes suited to foreign palates. Upscale restaurants such as Apsara Restaurant & Bar offer local cuisine as well as a taste of French cuisine among various others cuisines.

When to visit Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Luang Prabang? Give the team of experts at Travel Concierge a call and we will help you plan your Luang Prabang holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Luang Prabang holiday search tool will allow you to search for Luang Prabang holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Luang Prabang for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Luang Prabang holiday based on Luang Prabang weather, special events in Luang Prabang or even when the crowds in Luang Prabang are at their lowest.

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, like the rest of Laos, has a tropical climate.

As a result, it has only two distinct seasons which are the dry season and the wet season. The weather in Luang Prabang is hot and humid throughout the year. Do not forget your sunscreen! So, when should you plan for your holiday in Luang Prabang and which months are best avoided?

The end of May signals the start of the rainy season as this is when the monsoon first hits Laos. During the first few months, rain does not last longer than a few hours each day. The average temperature loiters around 27 °C. When August begins, it starts raining more often. The rainy season reaches its peak in September. This when there is rainfall throughout the day. The temperature falls to the lower 20s. You should not plan your holiday in Luang Prabang during the rainy season as it is very likely that the rain will interfere with your plans. If you are willing to risk it, tickets cost less during this time of the year and hotels are available.

The dry season starts from November, lasting till April of the following year. Weather in Luang Prabang is as good as it gets during these months, making it the perfect time for a holiday in Luang Prabang. With rainfall so rare, things do get hotter especially in April which is the hottest month of the year. But, as long as you carry plenty of sunscreen, water, and a hat, you will be fine. As this the best time of the year for a holiday in Luang Prabang, tickets are more expensive. Many of the hotels are booked to their maximum well in advance. If you do wish to go for a holiday in Luang Prabang then you have to act quickly and get all the booking issues sorted out.

Top Attractions

You haven't been to a destination until you have seen its most famous attractions! The team at Travel Concierge have put together our recommendations of some of the top attractions in Luang Prabang. If you are looking for advice about the attactions you should visit during your holiday in Luang Prabang, give one of our tailor made holiday experts a call on 0161 729 0099

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