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Pak Ou Cave & Elephant Riding

(Half Day and Full Day Trip)

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Full Day Plan:

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. Travel back by van (half day tour) or by boat (full day tour).

Program:

  • 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. (full day)
  • 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. (full day)
  • isit Ban Xang Hai (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. (half or full day)
  • Go back to Luang Prabang by boat (Full day)

Note:

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


*** The tour includes entrance fees and tour guide. (Without lunch for half day, with lunch for full day)


Duration : 4 hours(Half Day) and 8 hours(Full day)

Suggested time: 9:00 – 1:00 and and 1:00 - 17:00(Half day) and 9:00 - 17:00(Full day)

Location : Ban Pak Ou, Luang Prabang

Starting Point: Whisper Journeys office/ Hotel

Pak Ou Cave & Elephant Riding (Half day & Full day)

AVG/PERSON $620
Total Time 1Day

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.

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