Buddhist monks receiving alms in the early morningPhoto: Long Nguyen / Unsplash

Luang Prabang

Monks, the Mekong and slow mornings.

Best months
Nov–Feb
Door to door
~32hfrom · 3 stops
Time difference
…vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room
$600–1,200per night, typical
Ideal stay
4 nightsLaos

A UNESCO town of gilded temples and French villas on a bend of the Mekong. Dawn alms, turquoise waterfalls and nothing you have to rush for.

Don’t miss

  • 01Morning alms procession
  • 02Swim at Kuang Si Falls
  • 03Private boat up the Mekong to the Pak Ou caves

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

January: Cool, dry, clear.

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Outside town

Rosewood Luang Prabang

Tented villas over a waterfall valley.

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You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 4-night stay that’s worth about $340.

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Before you go

Getting there
Fly into LPQ. Short drive from the airport, about 18 minutes.
US passport
Visa required: an e-Visa online, or a visa on arrival at Luang Prabang airport. State Department country info ↗
Money
Lao kip (LAK)
Plugs
Mixed: A, B, C, E and F · 230 V
Language
Lao

Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.

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