Laos · HISTORICAL TOURS
5 reviewed
This is the shortlist you would want handed to you the night before: 5 historical tours worth a day, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Luang Prabang highlights: monk alms at dawn, temples, Royal Palace history, Phousi Hill views, plus Kuang Si if you choose.
“It was a great experience with my tour guide, which was a very knowledgeable about history of Laos and Buddhism. It was a truly interesting journey.”
Private 8-hour Vientiane tour with a guide and car, covering Buddha Park, temples, Patuxay, COPE, and Pha That Luang.
“I love the day I spent with Chansay seeing many of the spiritually and culturally significant sights in Vientiane. It was New Year's Day and we had an early start so it meant we missed the crowds at Buddha Park which was great. Chansay was vRead more”
Vientiane in one day: Buddha Park statues, Pha That Luang, Wat Sisaket, and Patuxay views, with guide-led culture stories.
“Our tour guide Mr Nam was so great and very informative with all the cultural sites. He opened my mind about hinduism and budhism. He’s really great in sharing all the information, and it’s only now I learned a lot about the different kinds of buddah. I highly recommend him as he is very honest and give you information about the place.”
Luang Prabang aroma candle workshop: blend 20+ scents, pour into local pottery, and sip Lao tea, 2 hours.
“This was a very interactive activity with clear instructions every step of the way. We went through a detailed explanation of different types of scent, how they smell, and how they can be combined, before coming up with a concept for our own candle scent and creating this by mixing different components together. As well as being an excellent introduction to candle making, we also made a cup of local tea and relaxed whilst the candles were setting. The whole experience was very calm and relaxing, and a lovely way to spend a morning with someone who knows a lot about this subject and is happy to share it.”
In Luang Prabang, make a custom aroma candle in a heritage house, learn Lao tea, and pour your scent into handmade pottery to take home.
“This was a real highlight of our trip to Luang Prabang. Mr Lee was the perfect host, informative, relaxed, funny and diplomatic in his scent responses. The air conditioning, peaceful music, very clean and serene environment made the peRead more”
