1-Day Luang Prabang City Tour: Royal Palace, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai & Phousi Hill Sunset
Day tour
International tour
City Tour
Cultural tour
Standard
Departure point
→
Destination
Luang Prabang, Laos
Luang Prabang
1N (Participation Duration)
Car,Walking (Transportation)
English (Language)
Number of participants 0/12
0 booked
Tour description
Luang Prabang lies on a peninsula where the Nam Khan River flows into the Mekong River. It was once the capital of the Lan Xang Kingdom and the Lao royal family. In 1995, the entire town was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site thanks to its rare blend of traditional Lao temple architecture and rows of French colonial buildings.
The tour takes you to the Royal Palace Museum—the former residence of the royal family, featuring a throne room decorated with stained glass and the Haw Pha Bang temple, home to the sacred Pha Bang Buddha image. Next, visit Wat Mai, with its gilded façade, and Wat Xieng Thong (16th century)—the most beautiful temple in Luang Prabang, known for its ground-hugging tiered roof and “tree of life” mosaic on the wall.
In the afternoon, stroll through the small streets along the Nam Khan River, visit the bamboo bridge (during the dry season), then climb approximately 330 steps up Phousi Hill to watch the sunset over the Mekong River before ending the day at the handicraft night market.
The tour takes you to the Royal Palace Museum—the former residence of the royal family, featuring a throne room decorated with stained glass and the Haw Pha Bang temple, home to the sacred Pha Bang Buddha image. Next, visit Wat Mai, with its gilded façade, and Wat Xieng Thong (16th century)—the most beautiful temple in Luang Prabang, known for its ground-hugging tiered roof and “tree of life” mosaic on the wall.
In the afternoon, stroll through the small streets along the Nam Khan River, visit the bamboo bridge (during the dry season), then climb approximately 330 steps up Phousi Hill to watch the sunset over the Mekong River before ending the day at the handicraft night market.
Meeting point:
View on map
Khách sạn của quý khách tại phố cổ Luang Prabang
Đón và trả khách tại khách sạn trong khu phố cổ và trung tâm Luang Prabang. Vui lòng gửi tên khách sạn sau khi đặt tour.
Detailed itinerary
Morning (08:30): Your guide picks you up at the hotel.
09:00: Visit the Royal Palace Museum and Haw Pha Bang Temple.
10:30: Visit Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, then walk along Sisavangvong Main Street.
Lunch (12:00): Enjoy Lao cuisine at a restaurant by the Mekong River.
Afternoon (14:00): Visit Wat Xieng Thong, stroll around the old peninsula and along the Nam Khan River, and stop at Wat Visoun with its watermelon-shaped stupa.
17:00: Climb Mount Phousi to watch the sunset over the Mekong River.
Evening (18:15): Stroll through the handicraft night market. 19:00: End the tour at the night market (the hotel is a few minutes' walk away).
09:00: Visit the Royal Palace Museum and Haw Pha Bang Temple.
10:30: Visit Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, then walk along Sisavangvong Main Street.
Lunch (12:00): Enjoy Lao cuisine at a restaurant by the Mekong River.
Afternoon (14:00): Visit Wat Xieng Thong, stroll around the old peninsula and along the Nam Khan River, and stop at Wat Visoun with its watermelon-shaped stupa.
17:00: Climb Mount Phousi to watch the sunset over the Mekong River.
Evening (18:15): Stroll through the handicraft night market. 19:00: End the tour at the night market (the hotel is a few minutes' walk away).
Meals: Lunch
Tour price includes
• English-speaking local guide accompanying you throughout the tour
• Private electric vehicle or tuk-tuk when transportation is needed
• Entrance tickets to the Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, and Phousi Hill
• 01 Lao lunch
• Bottled water
• Hotel pickup in the Old Quarter
• Private electric vehicle or tuk-tuk when transportation is needed
• Entrance tickets to the Royal Palace Museum, Wat Xieng Thong, Wat Mai, and Phousi Hill
• 01 Lao lunch
• Bottled water
• Hotel pickup in the Old Quarter
Tour price excludes
• Drinks outside the program
• Shopping expenses at the night market
• Tips for the guide
• The Royal Palace Museum is closed on Tuesdays (the itinerary will be reordered or replaced with a visit to the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC))
• Travel insurance
• Shopping expenses at the night market
• Tips for the guide
• The Royal Palace Museum is closed on Tuesdays (the itinerary will be reordered or replaced with a visit to the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre (TAEC))
• Travel insurance
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation with a 100% refund when notified at least 24 hours before departure. Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable. In the event of bad weather or attraction closures required by the authorities, we can help reschedule the tour or provide a full refund.
Other notes
Dress code: when entering temples, the Royal Palace, and other sites, please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and trousers/skirts below the knees, and remove your shoes before entering the main sanctuary.
Currency: the Lao kip (LAK) is the official currency; many places accept USD and Thai baht, but it is recommended to exchange some kip for spending at markets, small eateries, and in rural areas.
The tour is conducted by default by an English-speaking local guide; Vietnamese-, French-, Chinese-, or Thai-speaking guides can be requested (please inform us when booking, subject to guide availability).
The price applies per guest and is based on a private tour for groups of 2 or more guests. Larger groups receive better rates; please contact us.
Visa: international visitors need a Lao visa (apply for an e-visa online before the trip or obtain a visa at international airports and international border crossings); ASEAN citizens are exempt from visas according to regulations. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months.
The Royal Palace Museum does not allow bags or cameras inside (lockers are available); modest clothing is required.
Illustrative photos: Buddhist temple at Royal Palace in Luang Prabang – Budgiekiller, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons); Haw Kham palace (August 2009) – Allie Caulfield, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons); Haw Kham palace interior art (2009) – Allie Caulfield, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons).
Currency: the Lao kip (LAK) is the official currency; many places accept USD and Thai baht, but it is recommended to exchange some kip for spending at markets, small eateries, and in rural areas.
The tour is conducted by default by an English-speaking local guide; Vietnamese-, French-, Chinese-, or Thai-speaking guides can be requested (please inform us when booking, subject to guide availability).
The price applies per guest and is based on a private tour for groups of 2 or more guests. Larger groups receive better rates; please contact us.
Visa: international visitors need a Lao visa (apply for an e-visa online before the trip or obtain a visa at international airports and international border crossings); ASEAN citizens are exempt from visas according to regulations. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months.
The Royal Palace Museum does not allow bags or cameras inside (lockers are available); modest clothing is required.
Illustrative photos: Buddhist temple at Royal Palace in Luang Prabang – Budgiekiller, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons); Haw Kham palace (August 2009) – Allie Caulfield, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons); Haw Kham palace interior art (2009) – Allie Caulfield, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons).
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $45 |
Reviews about Tour
0.0
0 reviews
5
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
Write your review
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this tour!
Related tours
1N
1-Day Elephant Conservation Tour Near Luang Prabang: Walk with Elephants in the Forest, Feed Them & Bathe in the Stream (No Elephant Riding)
$95
1N
1-Day Silk Weaving & Natural Indigo Dyeing Class in Luang Prabang: Weave Your Own Scarf to Take Home
$68
1N
1-Day Luang Prabang Meditation & Monastery Life Experience Tour: Meditate with Monks, Attend Evening Chanting & Talk with Novices
$48
1N
1-Day Luang Prabang Photography Tour: Alms-Giving at Dawn, Morning Market, Rural Portraits & Mekong River Sunset
$88
Departure schedule
Choose your departure date
Weekly on CN,T2,T3,T4,T5,T6,T7
Month10,2026
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
CN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Month11,2026
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
CN
Month12,2026
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
CN
Month01,2027
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
CN
Month02,2027
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
CN
Month03,2027
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
CN
Month04,2027
T2
T3
T4
T5
T6
T7
CN
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Has departure schedule
Selected