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Luang Prabang: Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves

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Luang Prabang: Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves
4.4468083 out of 5 stars
4.4
4.4468083 out of 5 stars
94 reviews

Discover the countryside of Luang Prabang from a unique perspective as you float around the rivers of the Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls in a kayak.

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Duration 5 - 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is available from your hotel in Luang Prabang city.
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Katie – Cambodia

This was a really fun way to go and see the caves, it's around 2-3 hours of kayaking so totally worth the money. Jai was a fantastic guide and such a lovely lad. A buffet lunch at a beautiful riverside restaurant was included too and was delicious.

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Moira – United States

The kayak excursion was the perfect amount of time on the water - about two hours. The route was on both the Ou and Mekong Rivers, which was fun to see the difference in water clarity and currents. We were able to visit the cave temples and then also capped our afternoon with the sunset cruise down to Luang Prabang town.

Highlights

  • Visit the famous holy Pak Ou Caves
  • Go for a dip in the turquoise waters of the Kuang Si Falls
  • Kayak through crystal-clear waters
  • Sit down to a delicious buffet lunch beside the Mekong River

Full description

Discover Laos' varied and scenic landscapes on this guided tour. After getting picked up from your hotel in Luang Prabang, head north to the Nam Ou Riverside where you will begin your kayak tour. This is an easy river for kayaking where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the tranquil countryside and see naturally-formed limestone cliffs. 

Kayak your way towards Pak Ou, where you will visit the famous Pak Ou Caves – 2 linked caves crammed with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Enjoy a guided tour of the caves before starting the second section of your kayak on the Mekong River. Paddle down the Mekong for 30 minutes to reach your lunch destination. Sit down to a delicious buffet lunch as you admire breathtaking views of the Mekong.

After lunch, continue to the Kuang Si Falls and enjoy some free time to explore these unique 3-layered falls. You could go for a walk through the trails of the surrounding nature trails, take a dip in the refreshing turquoise water pools or pay a visit to the bear rescue center. Finally, begin the journey back to Luang Prabang. Stop at Ban Na Uan hmong village and get the chance to experience Hmong village life, meet some of the local people and see their traditional embroidery crafts. Get dropped off back at your hotel at the end of the day.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
  • Buffet lunch
  • Water
  • Adventure tour guide
  • Kayak
  • All safety equipment
  • Mekong Sunset Cruise (if option selected)
  • Cycling tour (if option selected)
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Change of clothes
  • Hiking shoes

Know before you go

  • We provide kayaks and life preservers
  • It is an easy kayak that even beginners can enjoy
  • If you are a solo traveler, please note that you agree to the possibility that the tour may be cancelled the day before if there are no other participants.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 94 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Katie – CambodiaApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
This was a really fun way to go and see the caves, it's around 2-3 hours of kayaking so totally worth the money. Jai was a fantastic guide and such a lovely lad. A buffet lunch at a beautiful riverside restaurant was included too and was delicious.
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Moira – United StatesJanuary 22, 2025 – Verified booking
The kayak excursion was the perfect amount of time on the water - about two hours. The route was on both the Ou and Mekong Rivers, which was fun to see the difference in water clarity and currents. We were able to visit the cave temples and then also capped our afternoon with the sunset cruise down to Luang Prabang town.
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Helena – United KingdomJanuary 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Really enjoyed our day kayacking along the Ou river, exploring the Ou caves and visiting the Kuang Si waterfall. Kayacking was lovely though a bit short - only 2 hours kayacking and would have liked to kayak for longer. Lunch was exceptional - one of the best lunches I’ve had during a tour and in a beautiful location. The waterfalls were wonderful too, though would have been nice to have a bit more time as there is a lot to explore, especially if you want to climb to the top of the hill overlooking the waterfalls. Overall, a great day seeing all the best spots around Luang Prabang.

Product ID: 354850

Activity provider:Manifa Travel Co Ltd

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