Capital of the Lan Xang kingdom until the middle of the 15th century, Luang Prabang will amaze you with its many temples, its enchanting setting on the banks of the Mekong River, its rhythm of peaceful life, its colonial-style buildings, Mount Phousi ... The tour begins by the discovery of the Royal Palace, now converted into a National Museum where you will admire the Pra Bang, gold Buddha who gave his name to the city, the attributes of royal power, bronze drums, etc ... Continue with the Vat Mai, a temple famous for its gilded bas-reliefs, counting the life of one of the reincarnations of the Buddha. It is in this monastery that the image of Prabang is displayed on the occasion of the Pimai, Lao New Year celebrations. Then the Wat Sene, whose golden facade instantly catches the eye, finally we will admire the splendor of Vat Xieng Thong, richly decorated and located at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong. In the afternoon, visit Vat Visoun, completely rebuilt from Delaporte's sketches following the invasion, looting and destruction of the city in 1887 by the "Black Pavilions", pirates from southern China. We also visit Vat Aham right next door, where is the altar of the two main geniuses of Luang Prabang and the Vat That where are enclosed the ashes of King Sisavang Vong, in the great central reliquary. Night at the hotel.
SPECIAL: At the end of the day, you will participate in a "Baci". Mixture of animism and Buddhism, this ceremony is specific to Laos: it aims to "call minds" to the one who invokes them before performing an important task or to live a major event (birth, marriage, journey, etc...). (The ceremony only, no traditional dance)
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.