Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel

Cruise gently down the Mekong River and enjoy the spectacular backdrop of Luang Prabang with its mysterious forest and brooding jungles Watch the sun set in between the lush mountains as you nip on your tipple. Gourmet canapés will be served on the way back to Luang Prabang Your Cruise: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm What’s included: • Gourmet canapés . Free flow beverages • Welcome drink • Cold towel • Transfers to and from hotel • Boat insurance Excluded Personal insurance, Crew gratuities

1/2 day , private You will be picked up from the hotel at 8.30am, followed by a pleasant 45 minutes, rural drive, to the Kuang Si Waterfalls, one of the most popular destinations in Laos. You can wonder the along the numerous pools of turquois spring water until you reach the spectacular main falls. On your way can visit the Bear Rescue Center, home to many Asiatic bears rescued from poachers and snares in the northern jungles. There will be opportunity for you to swim in one of the pools below the falls or just relax and enjoy the cooler air and shady trees. Walking or flat soled shoes recommended Swim wear and towels to be brought in case you wish to swim To be booked a day in advance through the hotel reception

(Available daily at 5.30am gather at the reception area) Every morning at sunrise the monks and novices leave their temples and walk through the town accepting alms from the local townsfolk; a way for people to gain merit and for the monastic community to maintain contact with their community. Luang Prabang has approximately 1,500 monks and novices. The local population place sticky rice and other foods in their alms bowls before they return to their temples with the collected food for breakfast. This event happens daily between 5.30 and 6.00am in different locations throughout the town. Though the major procession along the town’s main street attracts more crowds and monks, we prefer the quieter area in front of the hotel reception. A great spiritual experience to take part in. Modest clothing (covered shoulders & To be arranged in advance, and confirmed with reception at least one day prior

A guided exploration of the Luang Prabang Old Town. The tour will start from the hotel with the first stop at Mount Phousi , on the right side of the main walking street. A climb up 328 steps will take you to the summit of the hill, overlooking the entire peninsula and surrounding countryside. The temple at the summit is Vat Chom Si, and is one of the tourist highlights of Luang Prabang. Just opposite of Mount Phousi is the Royal Palace (National Museum), then the walk continues along the main street to visit Vat Mai, Vat Saen, and finally Vat Xieng Thong, the most famous and beautiful temple in the old town, dating back to the 16th century. After visiting Vat Xieng Thong transfers back to the hotel will be organized. Walking shoes recommended • Modest clothing (covered shoulders & knees), as the tour includes temple visits. To be arranged in advance, and to be confirmed with reception in the morning for the afternoon tour, or in the evening for the morning tour on the following day.