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Set off from your accommodation on the Mekong River, passing through scenes of fishermen and animals. Tham Ting, the first cave in the Pak Ou Caves, should be your first stop. The entrance to the smaller cave is lit, making it a popular spot for people to light incense and pray. As your guide takes you down the dark tunnel with a flashlight, you'll be able to see hundreds of Buddha statues.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t No prior knowledge is necessary in order to fully appreciate this journey and get a sense of the local Buddhist culture. Take a Buddhist tour around the city and learn about the history of the religion while interacting with locals.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Begin your adventure at 7:30-8:00 AM via pickup from your accommodation in Luang Prabang. Embark on a private slow boat cruise upstream on the Mekong River, including a brief stop in a rice wine manufacturing town. After this, you will arrive at the Pak Ou Caves. Examine the hundreds of Buddhist sculptures of varying sizes.The caverns have a long history that stretches back to when Laos was still an animistic country.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t At 8 a.m., you will be picked up from your accommodation in the heart of Luang Prabang. Drive for 45 minutes down the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves, where you'll board a slow boat to see the cave network. Over 4,000 Buddha images adorn the two well-known caves, which have a history extending back thousands of years. In order to get to the top cave, you'll have to trek 50 meters up a set of steps. At the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, the caves are situated on stunning limestone rock.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Enjoy a half-day Luang Prabang waterfall trip, which lasts for 5.5 hours. Get picked up at your hotel at 8:30 AM and jump into a Tuk-Tuk, one of the most common types of transport in Laos. As you ride through the amazing terrain, take in the views and discover authentic Laos culture and customs from your guide.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Vientiane at 8.30 AM. Drive north to Nam Ngum Reservoir, which is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Vientiane. It is a 250-square-kilometer (96.5-square-mile) lake with beaches and places to swim.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Experience the spectacular splendor of Luang Prabang's natural surroundings on a half-day motorbike tour, selecting between the sunrise or sunset options.<\/p> <\/p> Choose the sunrise option to start your trip early when you\u2019re picked up from your accommodation at 5 AM. You\u2019ll be escorted to Mount Phousi to appreciate the best views of Luang Prabang as the sun rises at 6 AM before sailing down the Mekong River on a native boat. At 7:30 AM, have a native breakfast to learn more about traditional cuisine in Laos. Finish the tour at 8:30 AM when you\u2019re dropped off back at your hotel.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Take a guided tour of Vientiane's oldest Buddhist temple, Wat Sisaket, in the morning. The cloister wall of the temple, which contains more than 6,800 Buddha images of various sizes, is the temple's most notable feature. If you're lucky, you'll be able to see the numerous locals who come to pray in the morning and learn about the area's traditions. If you want to understand more about Laos' complicated past, make a pit stop at Wat Prakeo, the former home of the Emerald Buddha and now a museum, as well as the Patuxay Monument.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t The first stop on your private tour is Wat Si Saket, the only temple left standing following the Thai invasion of 1828. Stunning teak-covered passageways are lined with thousands of small Buddha statues, making it one of the city's most beautiful temples.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Visit the breathtaking Blue Lagoon in one of the following ways: 1, 2, 3, 5, or 6. With a private local Tuk Tuk service, you won't have to deal with cabs on the street, and you'll arrive at your location in luxury.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Start your full-day adventure with pickup from your hotel in Vang Vieng and take a 6-mile ride north to Ban Vieng Samai, the kayak starting point. Your kayaking instructor will provide you with paddling instructions before you set out downstream on the Nam Song River. On the voyage, you will glide over many tiny rapids and enjoy the sight of the spectacular mountain karts along both sides of the river.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Experience the verdant forest canopy that covers the mountains on either side of the river. Make your way along a stream down to the zip line on the Tham None river side. Get strapped in and have a thrilling zip line trip over the beautiful forest and river below. There are six lines in all for you to enjoy.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t At roughly 8:20 a.m.\u20139:00 a.m., you will be picked up from your hotel and begin your journey to the Pak Ou Caves in the countryside. Ban Xang Hai, better known as Whisky Village, is a 45-minute drive from Luang Prabang. For a small fee, visitors can tour a rice whiskey distillery and enjoy an early-morning batch of lao lao.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Catch a cab immediately from your accommodation and spend the first part of your morning observing calm monks take part in an alms-giving ceremony, marching around town requesting donations from pious people. Afterward, browse the produce-packed stalls and talkative merchants at Phosi Market, where you can haggle for dried buffalo skin and loose leaf tea. Stop by the villages of Ban Ouay, Ban Ou, and Ban Thapene to see how each ethnic group's culture is different.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t You will be picked up from your accommodation in Luang Prabang, which is a great convenience. Visit a morning market where you may get locally grown produce, fresh Mekong River fish, and medicinal plants. A late 18th-century monastery founded by King Anurat can be located at Wat Mai Suwant tophumaham. The Haw Kham, or the Golden Hall, or the Royal Palace Museum, is a must-see. Be amazed by the building's unusual fusion of Laotian and French Beaux-Arts styles.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t If you're a fan of the cuisine of the region, the Luang Prabang Food Tour is for you. If you're looking for a way to learn more about what to eat in Luang Prabang but don't know where to start, this tour is for you. At night, take a four-hour scooter tour around Luang Prabang to sample the city's top gastronomic offerings. There will be plenty of time to eat, so bring some food to spare.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t This is a 4-hour half-day afternoon excursion that starts at 4 p.m. and finishes at 8 p.m. It's a great tour for vegetarians and vegans, as well as other foodies who want to learn about the country's food culture.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you around the city in a vintage tuk-tuk. Enjoy a cup of Lao coffee while listening to your guide discuss your day's schedule as you ride to a stunning vista of the Mekong River. Learn about the significance of the Wat Xieng Thong Temple in Luang Prabang by taking a cruise down to the site. You may learn more about Lao royalty by visiting the Royal Palace.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t As soon as your plane touches down, you will be met by a driver who will be holding a sign with your name in the arrivals area. After that, you can relax and unwind as your driver takes you to your hotel in the heart of Luang Prabang in a private air-conditioned vehicle. To ensure a smooth arrival, you will be met at the airport by the driver, who will be holding a sign with your name. After that, you can relax and unwind as your private air-conditioned vehicle takes you to your hotel in the heart of Luang Prabang.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Visit the natural wonders of Luang Prabang on a full-day leisurely boat cruise. Visit a rice wine manufacturing village, the Pak Ou Caves, the Kuang Si Falls, and the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre. Enjoy simple hotel pickup and drop-off, and select between a small group or personalized trip.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t On a walking tour, you'll see what makes Laos' capital city, Vientiane, so special. Make stops at some of the town's most popular attractions, including Wat Sisake and the Presidential Palace. This is an excellent opportunity for first-time visitors to get a taste of the city and become acquainted with its people, culture, and streets.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t Marco Polo Guided Tours earn a small commission if you decide to make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Your support is much appreciated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t