Get up before the sun rises and head by Tuk‐Tuk to the peninsula of Lunag Prabang to witness and attend the alms giving. At approximately six o’clock in the morning, long lines of monks and novices stroll the streets of the town center to collect their daily food subsistence from local worshippers. This ancient ritual is locally known as “tak bat”. Hundreds of monks, all dressed in their bright orange ropes walk by to collect their alms, which allows for amazing picture opportunities. Your guide will ensure that some alms can be handed over by you as well. Continue afterwards with a visit to the open‐air food market that is held daily in the streets nearby the former Royal Palace. Observe how the freshest ingredients are displayed and collected before returning to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast we ride by TukTuk to the waterfalls of Kuang Si, which are located 32 km south‐west of Luang Prabang. The falls itself resemble a fairytale‐like scene with little emerald green and clear blue waters flooding the dense jungle of the surrounding national park. Before reaching the falls, visit a few ethnic minority villages. Observe the still authentic lifestyle people follow in these villages and admire the colorful clothing and friendly smiles before continuing to the Black Bear Rescue Center. Get more familiar with the endangered Asian Black Bear and the work they do at the Rescue Center to help these bears that are commonly the target of poachers and wildlife traders. Enter the park and be amazed by the natural beauty that surrounds you. The falls are free to swim in and many picnic spots around will make for a relaxing mood. It is also possible to hike to the top of the falls via a steep and slippery trail.
Lunch is served in the Carpe Diem Restaurant.
In the afternoon, transfer back to city. On the way make a stop at the Buffalo Diary Farm to eat ice cream. Dinner will be served at Tamarind Restaurant.
