Luang Prabang, Laos - The Essential - Tours, Markets, Elephants, Food

This video takes you to beautiful and laid back Luang Prabang in Laos, where we show you around the city and take you on several tours to surrounding destinations. The video will give you many suggestions on what to do when visiting Luang Prabang.
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00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Luang Prabang Main Street
02:43 - Mandalao Elephant Conservation Centre
05:57 - Night Market
07:18 - Kuang Si Waterfall
10:14 - Butterfly Park
11:54 - Buffalo Farm
13:34 - Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Centre
14:52 - Phosy Market
15:12 - Alm Giving Ceremony
16:16 - Phousy Hill
17:00 - National Museum
17:29 - Living Land Rice Experience
19:10 - Pak Ou Caves
21:31 - Other side of the Mekong River
23:12 - Other side of Nam Khan River
26:34 - Mekong Riverview Hotel

[@MamoSwinub14]

This is the kind of travel video I need, very informative. Thank you!

[@erikssc]

Thank you! Informative is what I am going for 😊

[@LaoSoftware]

My vacation in Laos was awesome. Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng are absolutely amazing places. The butterfly garden is beautiful. My children love it.

[@erikssc]

Great! I have not been to VV yet, but have to put it on my list.

[@stretchy1260]

It is nice to see this place has not changed in 10 years. I was there in 2013 and it's nice to see it has not been spoiled by tourism and commerciality.

[@erikssc]

Yeah, still nice, but some comments here suggests that the tourist numbers have picked up a bit after I made this video.

[@antoniotottojr]

was there 2005... a bit touristy already.. but it was great since nobody was on their phones all the time and vloggers wasnt a thing yet. it was a bit rough but fun. from searching hostels to long hour van rides to vang vieng, or the 2 days (or 3 if your boat breakdown in the middle of nowhere) slowboat trip. i love Luang Prabang during thr cold season. the morning mist while watching the morning alms & having hot milk tea along the river or some hot noodle soup at the night market.

[@johnmurray6501]

I tend to agree with the $50 Us, I've travelled 300 kms in a small van spent over half of the 2 days discovering stayed the night for $5 got the same bus back to Chaing Mai, $10 US same up to Chaing Rai, across the Mekong to Laos, massive buffet lunch 14 hour return trip stopping seeing heaps, shopping, about the same cost, $15 US.

[@erikssc]

Yup, you can definitely get it cheaper if you shop around. I booked it through my hotel, which was not a budget hotel, so probably a bit more expensive because of that.

[@lisasan]

One of the best videos that highlights best places to visit in Laung Prabang. Thank you for making this video.

[@erikssc]

Thanks, appreciate your feedback! 😊

[@lipikamudholkar2807]

V well narrated and beautiful video. The place is rejuvenating

[@sonevongkot6046]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful video

[@erikssc]

Thank you too! 😊

[@aliwannigerry2060]

Like 740 Great impressive footage capturing the beautiful alluring scenery that entice some of the viewers to keep on watching ,thanks for sharing and bringing us to this wonderful relaxing place and stay safe always .

[@erikssc]

Many thanks! 😊

[@siriluckworsfold]

Great clips, superb narrative, thanks for sharing 👍😊😀🙏👏

[@erikssc]

Many thanks! 😊

[@BrotherHoodofTheDogxix]

Thank you for a great vid. We’ve added this new destination to our list.

[@erikssc]

Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip when you go there!

[@620EDA]

Beautifully done! Thank you!!

[@erikssc]

Thanks! 😊

[@gakumikugaku]

Im really impressed by your video! Keep making these.I LOVE IT

[@erikssc]

Thank you so much! I will certainly try 😊

[@SharkBite55]

I'm presently in Luang Prabang enjoying the serenity of it all. This has been a magical backpacking experience. Next up is riding a bike across the bamboo bridge.

[@erikssc]

Sounds great! Hope you continue to enjoy! 😊

[@stewmack4888]

Great video, thank you. Visiting soon!

[@erikssc]

Thanks, have fun!

[@roowanders]

Thank you for this video. I shall use your video as a reference for my upcoming trip. Can't wait!! 😊😊😊

[@erikssc]

Thanks, hope you have a great trip! 😊

[@David-si5fu]

Fantistic video mate! I can't wait to visit some time in the near future. What a chaming place to be 👍

[@erikssc]

Thanks! Yes, definitively a place you should visit. Highly recommended!

[@zzzthaoster]

I wish I can make KZbin videos this good. Great job! Very awesome video.

[@erikssc]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@StuartsTRAVELvideos]

Interesting video!👍

[@erikssc]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@ThienVlogs888]

Thank u for this video very informative

[@erikssc]

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

[@c-historia]

this journey is incredibly wonderful and for that I congratulate you so much

[@erikssc]

Thank you so much! It sure is an amazing place!

[@johnmurray6501]

Great video mate, I am surprised that its twice as expensive as Seim Reap, or Phuket, Chaing Mai, I thought Laos was much cheaper, it's still my next visit regardles.

[@AzerPaul]

Nice video. Thanks.

[@erikssc]

Thank you too! 😊

[@tonybrownie]

Love this video..and subscribed

[@erikssc]

Thanks for subbing! 😊

[@frankyfeng6210]

This is really a useful video for who are going to travel in Luang Prabang

[@erikssc]

Thank you 😊!

[@janecooke4137]

Very helpful thankyou.

[@erikssc]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@kotakeshi1301]

This is very helpful!

[@erikssc]

Thanks, glad it was useful :)

[@rsn7847]

Thank u for all the info provided in this video😊in2023 we went for first time to thailand ,what an unforgettable trip! This year we wanna combine Thailand+Laos (Luang prabang) this video help us a lot to plan our trip Thank u so much!

[@erikssc]

Glad it was helpful! Have a nice trip! You will surely enjoy Laos as well. 😊

[@mymy_oncloudnine2010]

Love your video. I will go to Laos next July 🇱🇦

[@erikssc]

Thanks! Have a great trip, you will love it there 😊

[@mymy_oncloudnine2010]

@@erikssc yeah

[@Sonexai-lz9sp]

Thank you for travel in laos

[@erikssc]

My pleasure!🙂

[@qiancaotang]

Thanks

[@erikssc]

Thanks a lot! 😊

[@Laohaksad01]

nice video

[@erikssc]

Thanks! 😊

[@sppdin]

I really enjoyed this video, as I'm preparing to travel to Laos, I found it immensely informative and it really gave me a sense of what to expect. Not all heros wear capes 😆 Thank you sir!🙏

[@erikssc]

Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip, you will love it there!

[@sppdin]

@@erikssc 🙏 thanks so much!

[@xiangyao8588]

I visited Luang Prabang in January, everywhere was packed with people

[@erikssc]

Good to hear. It was about 70-80% back after the pandemic when I was there, according to the Mandalao Elephant guides. Probably back 100% now.

[@harveythompson1756]

..not good to hear, its now over run with Thai tourists. @@erikssc

[@khamnoybounmun9200]

Well come to Luangprabang city Laos 😊

[@erikssc]

Thanks, love the place! 😊

[@ryszardsawicki5353]

Well, you made pretty simple and uneventful life of this place look quite idyllic. Even though there is not much happening there, the video appears interesting and attractive. Very good quality of the recording.

[@erikssc]

Thanks! 😊 It's a quiet and laid back place, but I really enjoyed my time there. Probably going back some day.

[@cosmochat]

Really nice video, you've tried some activities I was curious about such as crossing the river or what the Pak Ou caves are like (I don't really like the vibes) Also, really nice to see food and activity prices

[@erikssc]

Thanks, yeah the Pak Ou is a bit far to travel for the caves, but if you like to relax on a boat its ok.

[@mitchellsouphasith3763]

Elephants, waterfalls, exotic goods, French bakery, temples, rivers, bicycle rides, kayaking, lagoons, sun bears, butterfly 🦋, buffalo diary, Lao Silk textiles, Luang Prabang has it all.

[@erikssc]

Sure has! :)

[@harveythompson1756]

The easiest way to get a visa is on arrival, not online; $10 (350 baht) for a seat on a minibus to town per person is not 'cheap'., the equivalent relatively short distance in Thailand would be more like $4 (150 baht). The Riverside is an overpriced hotel choice for those for whom money is no object, there are plenty of other very comfortable similar places to stay elsewhere in town which are at a much more realistic and affordable rate.

[@erikssc]

I agree that you can do things much cheaper than I did if you are in a budget. I tend to go for convenience over price these days😊. However 10 USD for a taxi from an airport to a city centre would be cheap in any city if you ask me. Of course it will be cheaper on a bus. Also, about the visa, I have done both on arrival and on-line. Both is ok, but personally I like to have most of my stuff organised before I arrive so I do not ned to do to much on arrival.

[@harveythompson1756]

@@erikssc As far as taxi fares are concerned we are not talking about 'in any city'; this is a small town in Asia. The airport is relatively very close to the town centre (LP is not a city)...about 20 minutes duration. Also as far as hotels, they are many of similar quality and ambience in town which do not demand such high prices as the over hyped 'Riverside'.

[@pa4748]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. Could you briefly describe the weather in Luang Prabang in August? Is it too rainy to travel there? many thanks

[@erikssc]

Thanks! I have been there twice, but I am afraid it was in April and November. Have not been there in August, but I imagine it will be a bit more rainy than in my video.

[@topdoghouse4084]

$50 to Kuang Si, you got ripped I'm afraid...

[@erikssc]

You think so? Even though the driver waited and we stopped at several places during the day. I think we left at 08:30 and were back around 15:00. What would be the right price do you think?

[@topdoghouse4084]

@@erikssc hi, I got the same sort of vehicle to myself in February for around 4 hrs in total (only wanted to do the waterfall for around 2hrs), no extra stops. Cost me $30

[@erikssc]

Ok, I see. Thanks.

[@sonevongkot6046]

Never get sick of Luang Prabang. Beautiful peaceful nature.. slow life

[@erikssc]

Totally agree! 😊

[@kominh]

U should have visited in April! That's when they party!!!

[@erikssc]

I have actually been there in April as well. Arrived in the middle of the water fights. It was crazy! 😊

[@svuvmdv4608]

How is police and scam situation? Compared to bangkok?

[@erikssc]

I didn't encounter any police or any scams while I was there so think it's pretty safe. In Bangkok I think it pretty safe too. As long as you have read up on the most normal scams they are easy to avoid.

[@svuvmdv4608]

@@erikssc Surely Bangkok and Pattaya feel very safe. Police are wonderful in these places. Only problem I have with these two places is the scams allowed to operate freely!

[@erikssc]

Agree!

[@lahipster3172]

Smoggy city

[@erikssc]

Yes in the burning season from March-April and maybe even from a bit earlier to a bit later it might be a bit smoggy. I was not there in that period though so did not experience the smoke.

[@harveythompson1756]

The place is now ruined by hundreds of Thai tour mini-bus most of which park along the riverbank road, and generally clog up the town; and consequently the place is over run with Thai tourists. To cater for all these people, Luang Prabang has built a modern ugly 'food centre' right in town which is complete with a performance stage emitting over loud music and announcements in true Thai style. Over the last 20 years I have often spent time in LB with all its local charm; however I will not go there again.

[@MsSjaakvaak]

Very sad to hear that! I loved LPB when i was there 5 years ago and i'm planning on going back there (and many more places in Laos) this winter :)

[@CharlesReedPi]

You got ripped off on transportation.

[@erikssc]

Yes, could probably get it cheeper, but sometimes when I only have a very limited time available I go for convenience over price 😊.

[@CharlesReedPi]

@erikssc that's reasonable, I do too, I'm expecting this to be the first country that I stay in long-term

[@user-fs1yf7rx1n]

Very interesting information..i also like the fact that you travel alone, like me😊...tell me ,is 80 euros per day is a good badget for luang prabang?

[@erikssc]

Thanks! 80 euro, it depends if you can find a cheap hotel/hostel I guess. Food and transportation is quite cheap, but if you want to go on organised tours etc it will cost of course.