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Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang City Tour: Walk And Discover Unesco World Heritage Sites
4.6
32 Ratings
ເມືອງຫຼວງພະບາງ
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Luang Prabang on this small group half-day city tour. Walk with a local guide and discover UNESCO World Heritage sites while hearing unique local stories and legends.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Alms Giving Ceremony - [5:30 am opition only] In Buddhism, alms or almsgiving is the respect given by a lay Buddhist to a Buddhist monk, nun, spiritually-developed person or other sentient being. It is not charity as presumed by Western interpreters. It is important to know the ceremony is also a spiritual practice to accumulate good karma for those who give the alms. It is closer to a symbolic connection to the spiritual realm and to show humbleness and respect in the presence of the secular society. The act of almsgiving connects the human to the monk and what he represents.
The morning alms giving is a living Buddhist tradition for the people of Luang Prabang which, because of its beauty, has become a major tourist attraction. However, when tourists are unaware of its customs their inappropriate behaviors can be disruptive.
What's Included
- Local tour guide fluent in English
- Food provided for alms giving ceremony
- Air-conditioned tour vehicles
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Temple and Museum Admission (120,000 LAK≒$6)
Additional Information
Walking with a local guide and visit Luang Prabang Unesco World Heritage sites. You will hear many unique local stories about Luang Prabang, from the history of the temples and the city to the Buddhist narratives and legends painted all over the temple walls. The Luang Prabang community shares such stories and collective memories, and the locals are still firmly connected through sharing them. Join in this small group tour, you will gain insight into Luang Prabang’s culture, which is difficult to know just by looking around on your own.
Location
Manifa Travel Luang Prabang Office
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(32 Ratings)
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Robert_g
Apr 23, 2024
Incredible tour packed into a short time! - There were only two of us on the tour, which tour was only four hours, but it was incredible. Puang, a former monk, was our tour guide who took us to three major temple areas with one area including a museum. Puang did an outstanding job in sharing the history about Luang Prabang and Laos in general.
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Andrew_a
Jan 13, 2024
Worth getting up early for and good city tour - Pickup was on time. Alms giving was a worthwhile experience and gave an insight into the monks way of life. Morning market was fascinating. Glad we got up early for it. Tour of the city was informative and fascinating to see the temples and views of the Mekong river. Ideal length of time and everything was very local.
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John_w
Jan 10, 2024
A highlight tour for the city of Luang Prabang - This tour is a great way to see and learn about Luang Prabang if you are short on time. Our guide Latte was friendly, professional and very informative. I highly recommend this tour if you are in Luang Prabang.
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Martin_h
Jan 7, 2024
Well organised and informative trip - Good communication prior to trip with on time collection. Trip was well organised and our guides very informative. Recommend
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Karen_m
Dec 18, 2023
Informative City Tour - Great informative guides in Laos. It so easy booking with Viator. Easy refunds and all information sent to your phone. The guides contact you on WhatsApp and many after 5 pm to 9 pm. Viator site makes my tours stress free.
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Greco_l
Mar 28, 2024
Good tour. - Tour guide and driver was very efficient. Itenirary is decent. Took my sweet time climbing Mount Poushi. Its not am easy climb if you have arthritis or out of shape.
I wish the tour company or the guide notified us beforehand that the National Museum was closed on the 28th of each month. Also, the tour company could have added the Presidential Monument as a tour stop because it is right next to the UXO Visitor Center.
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Lee_c
Mar 26, 2024
Good tour - The sites were good. There was a lot of steps (climbing) and that would have been good to know ahead of time because we had someone with bad knees. It moved quickly in some parts and then too slowly (a LOT of information) in other parts. It would also have been helpful to have the dress policy and cash info ahead of time since it was different for each place and we were unprepared. But our guide was nice and the tour was good.
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Graham_w
Mar 10, 2024
Good option for main sights - On time tour. Guide spoke decent English, and was very friendly.
Alms ceremony very touristy as expected. Seems locals don’t participate any more or must be in another part of the town.
National museum of some interest although most of the contents were plundered when the Royal Family were deposed. What’s left is not well displayed and dusty.
It was so hot, so only went to the main temple complex of Wat Xiang Thong. Also interesting and different architecture to many others.
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Carol_k
Dec 29, 2023
Well worth it - Very nice excursion. This tour brings you all the highlights of Luang Prabang city. Giving the alms was the highlight of our trip.
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Gavin_v
Dec 24, 2023
Fun. Informative. - Informative and fun. The VERY early rise is worth it to get tje low down in the lives of tje monks in LP and to meet them up close. Temple and museum visits are a little too slow I think, but that's a personal thing. Our guide from MANIFA TRAVEL was great. Recommended.
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