Things to do in Luang Prabang: sights, day-by-day itinerary and weather

Things to do in Luang Prabang (Laos): ວັດຊຽງທອງ, ຫໍພິພິທະພັນແຫ່ງຊາດຫລວງພະບາງ, จุดชมวิว พระธาตุภูสี, Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, Friends Gallery, 3 day-by-day itineraries, month-by-month weather, the best time to go and hotels.

Travel itineraries in Luang Prabang

Hotels in Luang Prabang

Frequently asked questions about Luang Prabang

When is the best time to visit Luang Prabang?

According to real weather data (2023-2024 averages), the months with 18–33 °C daytime highs and under 100 mm of rain in Luang Prabang are: January, February, October, November, December.

How many days do you need in Luang Prabang?

Our 3 day-by-day plans for Luang Prabang last 2 to 4 days.

How much does a trip to Luang Prabang cost?

On site (flights excluded), our plans start at €550–800 per person for 4 days, including lodging, meals, visits and transport.

What to do in Luang Prabang in 2 days?

Our “Luang Prabang Essentials” plan: Day 1 — Wat Xieng Thong; Day 2 — Monks' alms round (Tak Bat).

What to do in Luang Prabang in 3 days?

Our “Luang Prabang and Kuang Si Falls” plan: Day 1 — Wat Xieng Thong; Day 2 — Monks' alms round (Tak Bat); Day 3 — Kuang Si Falls.

Where to stay in Luang Prabang?

Close to the tourist centre: Ban Vivanh (900 m), Villa Sirikili (950 m), Oui's Guesthouse (950 m). Our directory lists 186 hotels in Luang Prabang, to contact directly.

What to see in Luang Prabang?

Some places to see in the centre: ວັດຊຽງທອງ, ຫໍພິພິທະພັນແຫ່ງຊາດຫລວງພະບາງ, จุดชมวิว พระธาตุภูสี, Wat Sensoukharam, Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, Friends Gallery.

Sights in Luang Prabang

Museums in Luang Prabang

Where to eat in Luang Prabang