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Pak Ou Cave & Elephant Riding

Full Day

$65 USD/Pax
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PROGRAM

Full Day:

  • In the morning meet your guide in the hotel lobby or at Whisper Journeys office and depart by private or join group vehicle to the boat pier by boat to the Pak Ou Caves

  • Enjoy elephant riding through the spectacular landscape

  • Take in the magnificent scenery along the Mekong River by boat and explore the mysterious Pak Ou caves which have over 3000 Buddha images

  • Visit Ban XangHai (Whisky village) and observe their traditional weaving technique and how they make Lao Whisky (Lao Lao). All sorts of snakes, insects and bugs are fermented and mixed with the whiskey

  • Go back to Luang Prabang by boat



FULL ITINERARY

Visit one of the most respected and holiest sites of Luang Prabang that has been a place of worship for more than a thousand years. Pak Ou translates to "the mouth of Ou River" and is located north of Luang Prabang on the east bank of Mekong. Take in the magnificent scenery of the Mekong River and the limestone mountains. Learn about mahout and elephant life before riding elephants through the beautiful forests and travel back by boat to Luang Prabang.


Note: Pak Ou caves can get crowded on weekends and national holidays.

*** The tour includes: tour guide (English speaking), meal & entrance fees.
*** The tour excludes: insurance in all kinds, personal expenses & tips.

Duration : 7-8 hours (Full Day)


Suggested time : 8:30 - 16:00


Location : Ban Pak Ou, Luang Prabang


Starting Point : Whisper Journeys office/ Hotel


Included in prices:

  • Accommodation in twin shared basis
  • Private, Airconditioned Transport
  • Boat trips as stated in the itinerary
  • English speaking guide
  • Admission fees to sites stated in the itinerary
  • Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
  • Govt taxs and service charges
  • Luggage handling
  • 2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour
  • 2 bottles of drinking water per day during the tour

Exclusive of prices:

  • Visas and Immigration fees on arrival
  • Domestic airticket
  • Indian air tickets to/from Laos
  • Travel and/or Medical Insurance
  • Lunch or dinner unless stated in the itinerary
  • Single room accommodation (quoted separately)
  • Child or adult in triple share accommodation
  • Foreign language guides other than English
  • Peak Season or Special Events Surcharges
  • Tip, drinks and other personal expenses

Additional Remarks:

  • Itinerary is subject to change depending on flight availability, road and/or weather conditions and room availability.
  • Group of 10 persons and above will use separate vehicle in Luang Prabang due to UNESCO restrictions on large coaches entering downtown Luang Prabang.
  • Hotels listed above may not meet international star rating standards, especially in the remote areas where accommodation options are limited.
  • Room rates quoted above do not include compulsory fees for special events, peak season such as Christmas and New Year or Gala Dinners etc.
  • Prices are subject to change at any time as a result of VAT, Fuel Excise or other tax increases and USD currency fluctuations

Pak Ou Caves & Elephant Riding
Full Day

Per Person starting at $65
Total Time 7-8 hours

Visit one of the most respected and holiest sites of Luang Prabang that has been a place of worship for more than a thousand years. Pak Ou translates to "the mouth of Ou River" and is located north of Luang Prabang on the east bank of the Mekong River

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