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Luang Prabang · Every October to November
Lai Heua Fai fire boat festival
Candlelit bamboo boats from every temple are paraded down the main street and set adrift on the Mekong.
On now until November 5
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Luang Prabang for October 1 to November 5, 2026, round trips of 3 to 6 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Old-town guesthouses fill for the festival; book early or stay across the Nam Khan.
- Dawn alms-giving happens every day regardless; watch from a distance and stay silent.
- Luang Prabang airport is 15 minutes from the peninsula; the parade runs the length of the old town's main street.
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