Explore Wat Xieng Thong: Luang Prabang's Golden Icon

Step into the spiritual heart of Luang Prabang at the breathtaking Golden City Temple (Wat Xieng Thong). As a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site, this masterpiece of Laotian architecture offers an immersive cultural experience you won't find anywhere else. Marvel at intricate mosaic glasswork, sacred golden structures, and serene temple grounds that define the essence of Southeast Asian heritage. Whether you are booking a private guided tour to uncover hidden historical secrets or a cultural sightseeing adventure, Wat Xieng Thong promises a profound journey into Laos' rich religious traditions. Don't miss the chance to witness this architectural jewel—book your Luang Prabang temple tour today and create memories that last a lifetime!

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Tour Price

Tour Price

$95–$150 median

Typical spread ranges from $46 to $253

Rating

Rating

4.67★ average

Based on 220 pooled reviews with ~87% positive sentiment

Tour Type

Tour Type

Cultural Sightseeing

92% of options focus on cultural and sightseeing themes

Tour Duration

Tour Duration

4–12 hours typical

Median duration is 9 hours

Best Value

Best Value

Waterfall Tours

Averages 4.83★ at $93, which is at or below typical price

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Booking Info

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Private Luang Prabang City Tour
12 hrsPrivate tourEco-Friendly
$53
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Private Luang Prabang City Tour
Summary

Visit the main highlights of Luang Prabang heritage area. in one day Walking with a licensed local guide, you will hear many local stories and get a taste of Luang Prabang’s culture, from the history of the temples and the city to the Buddhist stories and legends painted all over the walls of the te...

Inclusions
  • English Speaking Local Licensed Tour Guide
Exclusions
  • Admission to temples and museums
Itinerary
  • Alms Giving Ceremony
  • The Morning Market
  • Old Quarter Luang Prabang
  • Riverview Park
  • Wat Xiengthong
  • Royal Palace Museum
  • UXO Lao Visitors Centre
  • Mount Phousi
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls
12 hrsPrivate tourEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$44
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Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls
Summary

This full-day private tour combines a Luang Prabang city tour with an afternoon excursion to Kuang Si Waterfall. In Luang Prabang, you will visit various temples and royal palaces and learn about Lao history culture and local life. Walking with a local guide, you will hear stories about the history ...

Inclusions
  • Kuang Si Waterfalls, Hmong museum entrance fees
  • All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions
  • Wat Xiengthong, Royal palace, Mount Phousi entrance fees (120,000 LAK)
Itinerary
  • Alms Giving Ceremony
  • The Morning Market
  • Riverview Park
  • Wat Xiengthong
  • Royal Palace Museum
  • Mount Phousi
  • Kuang Si Falls
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour
4 hrsEco-FriendlyFree cancellation
$30
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Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour
Summary

Walking with a local guide and visit Luang Prabang Unesco World Heritage sites. You will hear many unique local stories about Luang Prabang, from the history of the temples and the city to the Buddhist narratives and legends painted all over the temple walls. The Luang Prabang community shares such ...

Inclusions
  • English speaking licensed local tour guide
  • Foods for alms giving ceremony
Exclusions
  • Temple and Museum Admission (120,000 LAK≒$6)
Itinerary
  • Alms Giving Ceremony
  • The Morning Market
  • Riverview Park
  • Wat Xiengthong
  • Royal Palace Museum
  • Mount Phousi
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Private Tour: Half-Day City Tour of Luang Prabang
5 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$111
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Private Tour: Half-Day City Tour of Luang Prabang
Summary

This half-day private tour will show you the former royal capital of Laos, Luang Prabang, a tranquil town that sits on the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Kham rivers. Discover the rich cultural and historical heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage site, with personalized visits to French Indochine...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private guide
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
Itinerary
  • Old Quarter Luang Prabang
  • Wat Xiengthong
  • Royal Palace Museum
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Small Group: Luang Prabang's Must-See Sights Including Mount Phousi
$150
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Small Group: Luang Prabang's Must-See Sights Including Mount Phousi
Summary

• Enjoy a day exploring a city rich in culture and tradition • Visit temples and sites that have been around for centuries • Learn about the different ethnic groups that live in and around Luang Prabang • Climb a mountain to see breathtaking views of the city below • Learn about how the locals produ...

Inclusions
  • Travel permits
  • Cool towels and drinking water served on the tour
Exclusions
  • Other drinks and personal expenses
Itinerary
  • Royal Palace Museum
  • Wat Xiengthong
  • Vat Visounarath
  • Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre
  • Wat Aham
  • Mount Phousi
  • Luang Prabang Night Market
Good to know
  • Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Full-Day Luang Prabang Highlights Tour Including Kuangsi Waterfall
$124
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Full-Day Luang Prabang Highlights Tour Including Kuangsi Waterfall
Summary

Luang Prang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries. Join with us, you will able to visit the most highlights in town in your own way.

Inclusions
  • Lunch and water bottle
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • English-speaking guide
Exclusions
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
Itinerary
  • Wat Xiengthong
  • Ban Phanom
  • Kuang Si Falls
  • Luang Prabang
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Tour is not available in April,13th-16th (Lao New Year), A maximum of 8 people per booking
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Luang Prabang World Heritage, Pak Ou Caves, River Sunset Cruise
$150
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Luang Prabang World Heritage, Pak Ou Caves, River Sunset Cruise
Summary

SEE THE BEST OF THE CITY AND THE PAK OU CAVES This Luang Prabang city exploration will create a lasting memory. Visit the famous ancient temples, the National Museum, the Whiskey village, and the important Buddhist Pak Ou Caves on the banks of the Mekong River. This Luang Prabang day tour combines...

Inclusions
  • Boat Cruise
  • Lunch (Vegeterian options available)
  • English-speaking driver guide
  • Transportation
  • Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees in the afternoon
Exclusions
  • Specialty Drinks
  • Tips
  • Entrance fees in the morning (temples and museum)
Itinerary
  • Wat Xiengthong
  • Royal Palace Museum
  • Mount Phousi
  • Pak Ou Caves
  • Luang Prabang
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Private Luang Prabang City Tour
$100
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Private Luang Prabang City Tour
Summary

Don't allow a restricted amount of time prevent you from experiencing the finest of Luang Prabang, which many regard as Laos' cultural heart. On a private trip, you'll have the historical and cultural context you need to fully appreciate this colonial jewel, plus the opportunity to choose your sched...

Inclusions
  • English Speaking Local Licensed Tour Guide
  • Private transportation
Exclusions
  • Admission to temples and museums ($5 - $10 each place)
  • Lunch
Itinerary
  • Luang Prabang
  • Old Quarter Luang Prabang
  • Nam Khan
  • Wat Xiengthong
  • Wat Sensoukharam
  • Royal Palace Museum
  • UXO Lao Visitors Centre
  • Luang Prabang
  • Mount Phousi
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Full-Day Private Tour in Luang Prabang with Vintage Jeep
$170
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Full-Day Private Tour in Luang Prabang with Vintage Jeep
Summary

This will be an unforgettable day for you and your friends and family. Ride in style! This trip lets you visit Luang Prabang in an all exclusive vintage jeep! First visits off the day are Wat Aham & Wat Visoun, the oldest temples in the city. That Mak Mo (shaped like a watermelon) was built in 1504...

Itinerary
  • Wat Aham
  • Vat Visounarath
  • Wat Xiengthong
  • Mount Phousi
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The Essence of Luang Prabang
4 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$85
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The Essence of Luang Prabang
Summary

Today, Luang Prabang is home to large monastic communities and touring the town is almost like touring through an open-air museum. Its temples are known for their beautifully adorned gold walls and doors guaranteeing plenty of picture perfect moments. • A marvellous introduction to UNESCO protected...

Inclusions
  • A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in the city center
Exclusions
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Itinerary
  • Wat Xiengthong
  • Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham
  • Mount Phousi
  • Royal Palace Museum
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Minimum of 2 adults is required per booking, This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply, Return transfers for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Luang Prabang. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside this area such as Kuang Si, along the Ou and Nam Khan River, Nong Kiau and Luang Prabang International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions., Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself., To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable., Royal temples and palaces uphold a very strict dress code: it is essential that you dress appropriately during this excursion by wearing clothes that cover shoulders and fall below the knees., Customers wearing shirts with obscene and disrespectful prints and pictures and brightly-coloured clothing may be refused entrance., We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour., Please note pickup and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off., Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this., Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sunrays still have an immense power., It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request., In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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