Water activity

Embark on a shared or private cruise to Pak Ou Caves with a stop to taste rice whiskey and explore a cave. After lunch in an elephant camp, travel by car to Kuang Si Falls.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pickup available from hotels and guest houses located in the Luang Prabang city area. Pickup time 8:15-45 AM.
Private or small groups available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Sachin – United Kingdom

Wow, perfect trip. The schedule was great, with time for swimming at the waterfalls, then a great lunch and time for elephant hang. Then the cruise to the caves and for sunset was just amazing. Our guide Mr Pong was brilliant, keeping us entertained and refreshed all the way. One of the best value for money things we did.

Maria – Italy

Great tour, especially if you haven't so much time in Luang Prabang you can take this combined tour and visit two of the main attractions in the surroundings of Luang Prabang. We did the cruise on the Mekong in the morning amd enjoyed it so much. The cruise was pleasant and we also enjoyed the stop at Ban Xang Hai to see how they produce whiskey from rice. After we visited the Pak Ou Caves, an interesting place. The lunch at Manifa Elephant Camp was tasty and we also had the opportunity to feed the elephants. In the afternoon we went to Kuang Si, beautiful place and waterfalls but very crowdy. The only negative thing about the tour was the disorganization at pick-up. We had to wait almost 1 hour for all the participants being picked up because the company only had a small car. Should organise a van for pick-up.

Itinerary

Pickup location:
13
Van
(30 minutes)
Kuang Si Falls
Sightseeing, Walk, Swimming (2 hours)
Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre
Visit, Wildlife viewing (5 minutes)
Optional
Hmong exhibition antique house and culture
Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing (15 minutes)
Van
(80 minutes)
Manifa Elephant Camp , Sang Ha
Lunch (80 minutes)
Sightseeing cruise
(30 minutes)
Pak Ou Caves
Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Walk, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)
Sightseeing cruise
(40 minutes)
Ban Xang Hai
Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Whiskey tasting (20 minutes)
Sightseeing cruise
(1.5 hours)
Van
(10 minutes)
2 drop-off locations:
13, Kitsalat Rd, Luang Prabang, Laos

Main stop

Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Take in the unique sight of more than 4,000 Buddha icons in the 2 caves
Explore Kuang Si Falls, the most beautiful and famous falls in Laos
Savor a buffet lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Mekong River
Choose between shared or private tour options

Full description

Enjoy a private or shared group boat tour to the Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfalls departing from Luang Prabang.

You will be picked up at your accommodation and travel straight to the pier. Hop onboard a long tail boat for a relaxing journey aong the Mekong River. Enjoy the views from the water as you pass by local villages and fishing communities.

After the first hour and a bit, the boat makes its first short stop at the popular Ban Xang Hai, also known as ‘the whiskey village’. Explore the village, see the process of making Lao Lao, the country’s beloved rice whiskey, and taste the finished product.

Continue by boat traveling slowly along the Mekong in the direction of the glorious Pak Ou Caves. Arrive at a small boat landing dock where stairs lead you straight up to the cave. These limestone Buddhist caves have been a place of worship for thousands of years, over this time a collection of Buddha statues and idols have filled these spiritual natural caves

Enter the Ou River to visit the limestone cliffs. Then, after a 30-minute boat ride down the Mekong River, arrive at Manifa Elephant Camp for lunch. Enjoy a full buffet-style lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river and free-roaming elephants.

After lunch break, travel by car to the Kuang Si Waterfalls. Enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the three-layered Kuang Si Waterfalls. Walk the trails of the nature reserve and swim in the refreshing turquoise water pools and visit the bear rescue center.

Depart for Luang Prabang, with a short stop at Ban Na Uan Hmong village on the way. Return to the city with drop-off at your hotel.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking tour guide
Buffet lunch
Drinking water
Entrance fees
1-hour boat cruise

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Swimwear
Change of clothes
Towel

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