Luang Prabang Early Morning Alms Giving and Wet Market

Luang Prabang, Laos
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Overview
Duration
2h 30min
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect

Anyone making it to Luang Prabang should permit an early morning wake-up call to bear witness and be blessed by giving alms to monks. A ritual so engulfed with spirituality, grace and devotion to Buddhism, nothing short of making it a Laos’ highlight.

• Take part in one of the most spiritual rituals in Luang Prabang – the Tak Bat
• See hundreds of monks walk through the streets in their saffron-coloured robes
• Learn about the deep respect the residents have for Buddhism and the monks during this early morning search for enlightenment.

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Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. 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. To respect local customs and respecting the Tak Bat alms giving ceremony on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before presenting the alms to the monks.. Please dress respectfully by wearing clothing that covers the knees and shoulders. It is of the greatest importance to follow the guide’s instructions during this event in paying respect to the local customs.. This includes approaching the monks, taking photographs and obeying the unwritten rules and regulations of this deeply-spiritual encounter.. Infants must sit on laps. Most travelers can participate. 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.. Certain scenes during this excursion may not be photographed for specific reasons. We kindly ask for your understanding by following local regulations.. 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.. A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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What's included
included-item
An early morning tour with a professional English-speaking guide.. Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.. All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.. All applicable taxes and service charges. Food for donations to the Luang Prabang monks
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What's not included
excluded-items
Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees. Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.. Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels. 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)
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When

05:30 AM

Operating days

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Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Asian Trails LTD
Meeting Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Luang Prabang hotels. Transfer outside these areas, supplements apply.