Description
Spend half-day to experience elephant ride before visit the Pak Ou Caves, two famous caves cut into the limestone cliff overlooking the Mekong River. Both are crammed with Buddha images of various styles and sizes. A few steps from the river, the lower 'cave' is actually more of an overhang. A group of Buddha poses perfectly as silhouettes against the grand riverine backdrop.
Detail Itinerary
Morning, your guide and driver will take you to Elephant Village. On arrival, the Camp Manager will welcome and greet you and brief shortly about the village. After, enjoy the impressive experience of approx. 30-minute elephant ride on the Howdah – the name of Elephant seat, you will then take boat trip to the nearby jungle.
You’re then driven the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, a short visit is made to the tomb of the 19th century French explorer Henri Mouhot; the first European to rediscover Angkor Wat and to visit the Royal Kingdom of Luang Prabang. Afterward, you’ll enjoy a boat downstream back to Luang Prabang We arrive back to Luang Prabang late afternoon. Tour ends at your hotel
