Luang Prabang Wellness Experience
Luang Prabang Wellness Experience
The day starts with an early morning drive towards Kuang Si Waterfalls where you can refresh your mind, body and spirit with a mindful yoga session. Your experienced yoga instructor guides you through 30 minutes of meditation followed by a one-hour yoga practice. After the session, enjoy breakfast surrounded by the sights and sounds of the forest.
Take a walk through the forest and pass by the bear sanctuary, which is helping to rescue and rehabilitate sun bears and Asiatic black bears. You then arrive at Kuang Si Waterfalls, the largest waterfall near Luang Prabang with three tiers leading to a 50-metre drop. This is a popular spot for both tourists and locals to enjoy swimming in the spectacular azure pools. After enjoying your time at the waterfalls, return to town for lunch at L’Elephant restaurant.
In the afternoon, meet a former novice monk who will guide you on a spiritual journey. Walk to a nearby temple called Wat Pa Phai, which means ‘Monastery of the Bamboo Forest’. This is one of the oldest temples in Luang Prabang and, above its gilded wooden facade, the structure is adorned with a classic Tai-Lao fresco depicting everyday scenes of late 19th-century Lao life.
At the temple, the former novice monk offers personal insights into Buddhist culture, architecture, temple etiquette and the daily life of novices and monks. This is your opportunity to find out everything you would like to know about Buddhism in Laos and to gain a deeper understanding of Buddhist principles and practices. Head inside the temple learn more about local spiritual customs and take part in a meditation session. Practice the same meditation techniques that are typically taught at the temple and gain an understanding of the importance of meditation in Buddhist life. After the mediation, the head monk gives you his blessings for good mental and spiritual health.
End the day with more health and healing traditions with a Soul Pampering treatment at Le Spa, Sofitel Luang Prabang. This two-hour experience is one of the spa’s signature therapies and includes aromatherapy and long stroke-oil massage. It will soothe your body and help improve lymphatic drainage and circulation of the blood. The treatment ends with a 30-minute foot massage.
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It 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;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion/tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap, non-slip shoes like sturdy sandals or trainers, camera, loose comfortable clothes, swim wear, personal toiletries, extra clothes and towel, sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control.
- Tours and transfers with English-speaking, licensed assistance;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned minivan;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program;
- Lunch as indicated in the program (food only);
- All applicable taxes and service charges;
- Yoga, meditation and spa.
- Lao visa fees on arrival;
- Personal insurance;
- Supplement for optional services;
- Accommodation is not included in this tour;
- Expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.;
- Other activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
