Festival of Lights

From 1st – 15th October 2025, immerse yourself in the radiant beauty of Boun Lai Heua Fai, the Light Boat Festival. Staying at Sofitel Luang Prabang — a historic sanctuary within a UNESCO World Heritage Site — allows you to witness this sacred celebration where bamboo boats, aglow with candles, drift along the Mekong as offerings to the river spirits.

During your stay, join us in the serene Champa Garden for special cultural experiences:

• Monk Blessing – October 5, 3 PM

• Krathong Workshop – October 7, 4 PM

• The Light We Share Exhibtion (Opening Ceremony) – October 7, 6 PM

• Light Boat Parade – October 8, 6 PM, Sakkaline Road

In addition, we have curated a special set menu available exclusively on October 7 & 8, inviting you to savor flavors that celebrate the Festival of Lights.

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The festival awakens Luang Prabang with traditional Lao music, graceful dance, lantern-making workshops, and candlelit pathways that create an atmosphere of reverence and wonder. Each evening becomes a tapestry of lights, stories, and shared moments.

To complete this journey, our Festival of Lights Room Package starts at USD 450++ per room per night (minimum two-night stay), with inclusions:

Stays from 1st – 15th October 2025 

Package Inclusions:
– Delight in daily breakfast for two persons at Governor’s Grill.
– Indulge in a traditional foot massage upon arrival.
– Enjoy a 10-minute head and shoulder morning massage at Governor’s Grill.
– Receive a welcome drink for two persons upon arrival.
– Experience a one-time airport or train transfer to and from the hotel.
– Engage in a one-time Sak Bat for up to two persons.

Magical Cultural Experiences

Staying at Sofitel Luang Prabang during the Light Festival offers a truly magical cultural experience. You can witness the enchanting Boun Lai Heua Fai, or Light Boat Festival, where intricately decorated bamboo boats lit with candles float down the Mekong River as a symbolic offering to the river spirits.

In addition to the visual splendor, the festival brings vibrant performances of traditional Lao music and dance, as well as hands-on activities like lantern-making workshops and cultural storytelling. Evenings are especially atmospheric, with candlelit paths, floating lights, and a sense of sacred celebration. For couples or cultural explorers, it’s a unique opportunity to connect with Lao heritage while enjoying Sofitel’s signature luxury and intimacy.