Lower Isan Private Tour: Ubon Ratchathani - Amnat Charoen (2 Days 2 Nights)
- 2 days 2 nights
- Private van + driver
- Flexible route
If you have a weekend break on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and are looking for a merit-making pilgrimage in Ubon Ratchathani and nearby provinces, we recommend our Ubon - Amnat Charoen route. Enjoy visiting sacred temples for blessings and return refreshed for Monday.
Day by day
Day 1 Friday - Airport Pick-up - Walking Street Night Market
On Friday evening, we will pick you up at the airport or at the scheduled meeting point and take you to dinner. Afterward, visit the Ratchabut Market walking street to shop for a wide variety of affordable goods before transferring to your hotel in Mueang District, Ubon Ratchathani Province.
Day 2 Amnat Charoen - Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit - Reservoir View - Wat Tham Saeng Phet - Ubon Ratchathani
8.00: Travel to Amnat Charoen Province to visit “Wat Phra Lao Thep Nimit,” one of the most beautiful temples in Isan. Uniquely, both the ordination hall and vihara are constructed in the northern Lanna architectural style.
Visit a popular local relaxation spot at the reservoir dam crest, stretching 1300 meters long. The Amnat Charoen Provincial Administrative Organization built a walkway leading to the most scenic viewpoint for photos, known as "Saphan Boon" (Merit Bridge).
Visit "Wat Tham Saeng Phet." The entrance to the temple is lined with shaded bamboo on both sides. Near the cave entrance enshrines statues of Luang Pu Thep Udon and Phra Phuttha Maha Mongkol. Inside, the spacious and beautiful cave houses numerous Buddha statues.
Afterward, travel to Kaeng Khan Sung, a popular attraction along the banks of the Mekong River featuring many delicious local restaurants along the riverfront, renowned for fresh Mekong River fish.
18.00: Dinner, followed by our journey back to Ubon Ratchathani Province.
Day 3 Ubon Ratchathani - Wat Nong Bua - Wat Ban Na Mueang - Hat Khu Duea - City Pillar Shrine - Wat Nong Pah Pong - Wat Pah Nanachat - Chan Hom Shop
8.00: Visit Wat Nong Bua to admire Phra That Chedi Si Maha Pho, modeled after the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India, the site of the Buddha's enlightenment. Built in 2500 (B.E.), it commemorates the 25th century of Buddhism.
Afterward, visit Wat Ban Na Mueang (Wat Sa Prasan Suk) to see the ordination hall shaped like the Suphannahong royal barge, beautifully decorated with ceramics.
Head to Thung Si Mueang to pay respects at the City Pillar Shrine.
12.00: Lunch at Hat Khu Duea along the Mun River.
13.00: Travel to Warin Chamrap District to visit Wat Nong Pah Pong, which has over 300 branches worldwide, visiting the Ordination Hall, Bodhinyana Pagoda, bell tower, and Luang Pu Chah's kuti.
Then, visit Wat Pah Nanachat, a branch temple of Wat Nong Pah Pong. In 2518 (B.E.), many foreigners inspired by Buddhist teachings came to be ordained as monks here. While it may not feature ornate architecture like other temples, it is peacefully shaded and ideal for Buddhist practice.
Afterward, visit “Chan Hom Shop,” situated in a beautiful, shaded natural setting. Enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee, take photos at numerous lovely spots, and observe authentic silk weaving by local artisans of Ubon Ratchathani.
At the appropriate time, we will transfer you to the airport.
(This itinerary is subject to change as appropriate.)
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- Fuel refilled by traveler at actual cost; trip starts from our Ubon Ratchathani office
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