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Top 7 day trips things to do in Luang Prabang

When Luang Prabang is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Luang Prabang Half Day Tour with Mekong River Sunset Cruise, Luang Prabang1

    1. Luang Prabang Half Day Tour with Mekong River Sunset Cruise

    · 2.5 hours

    We will pick you up from your hotel in the city and start your Mekong River sunset cruise Set sail on a traditional boat and cruise along the Mekong River. Feel the gentle breeze and watch the world on shore slowly recede. As the sun begins to set, the boatman kills the engine, and the world suddenly falls silent. Drift slowly and dreamily toward the center of the river. Watch as the sun begins its most magnificent descent of the day. Watch as the colors begin to shift, from fiery to deep. The golden crimson fades to rose ash, the orange sinks into the embrace of dusky purple. Finally, the sun sinks completely behind the distant mountains. The remaining ray of light on the horizon, like an eyelid reluctant to close, lingeringly leaves a silver-gray gap. Finally, the cruise ship returns to the dock and the team disbands on the spot. You can participate in the famous local dock night market on your own or return to the hotel on your own.

  2. Luang Prabang Half Day Tour Pak Ou Caves and Mekong Cruise, Luang Prabang2

    2. Luang Prabang Half Day Tour Pak Ou Caves and Mekong Cruise

    · 5 hours

    Two options to visit Pak Ou Cave and Whiskey Village in the morning (upstream) and in the afternoon (downstream). Hotel pickup and drop-off Lunch at local restaurant Accompanied by an English-speaking guide

  3. Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls, Luang Prabang3

    3. Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

    4.9· 1862 reviews· 9 hours

    A full day tour to the Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfalls. We depart Luang Prabang boat pier in the morning. Floating along the Mekong River, you will be in love with the beautiful landscape in Luang Prabang. Stop by a village "Ban Xang Hai" for tasting unique local rice whisky and rice wine. Afterward, exploring the mystery cave with local tour guide. Having buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river. In the afternoon, we take a car to waterfalls and enjoy swimming in the cool water. At 5pm, we leave for the city. Stop by a Hmong village en route. We'll meet Hmong people wearing traditional cloths and see their small Hmong museum. Arrival at the city center or your hotel at 6:00. There is an option visiting waterfalls in the morning and Caves and Sunset Boat Cruise in the afternoon. This is the same experience except the morning and afternoon itineraries are swapped.

  1. Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Remote Village, Luang Prabang4

    4. Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Remote Village

    4.8· 43 reviews· 9 hours

    Journey beyond the iconic Kuang Si Waterfalls to discover the living heart of rural Laos. After a swim in the turquoise pools, you will trek along ancient irrigation canals that connect the falls to vibrant rice paddies, offering an authentic glimpse into local life. Conclude your day with a magical sunset cruise on the majestic Mekong River.

  2. FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang5

    5. FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves

    4.8· 92 reviews· 8.5 hours

    ・Spectacular kayaking on the Mekong and the Nam Ou rivers. You will find the diverse nature and landscapes of Luang Prabang ・Pak Ou Caves is located on the riverbank about 25km from Luang Prabang. The cave is very beautiful and filled with thousands of Buddha images and has long served as a pilgrimage site for all kinds of people, including members of the former royal family. ・Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river. ・The Kuang Si Falls is a three levelled waterfalls that begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside and lead to the main fall with a 60 metres (200 ft) drop. This large cascade falls might just be the ultimate highlight of any trip to Laos. ・The tour date is reschedulable until 7 pm day before. Please contact us by email or message or visit Manifa Travel office (opposite of Villa Santi Hotel)

  3. Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls, Luang Prabang6

    6. Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls

    4.7· 92 reviews· 12 hours

    This full-day private tour combines a Luang Prabang city tour with an afternoon excursion to Kuang Si Waterfall. In Luang Prabang, you will visit various temples and royal palaces and learn about Lao history culture and local life. Walking with a local guide, you will hear stories about the history of the temples and the city, Buddhist stories and legends painted all over the walls of the temples, and more, giving you a taste of Luang Prabang's culture. In the afternoon, we will head to Kuang Si Waterfall. There will be time to bathe in the emerald green waterfalls and visit a bear rescue center. On the way back, we will visit a Hmong village and have the opportunity to meet the ethnic minorities and get a glimpse of their culture.

  4. Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Luang Prabang7

    7. Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls

    4.4· 105 reviews· 7 hours

    Discover the Kuang Si Waterfalls and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. Swim in the turquoise pools, explore forest trails, and relax with a drink on the cruise. Begin your day with a hotel pickup in Luang Prabang around 1:30 PM. Travel by minivan to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Arrive and have approximately two hours of free time to relax, swim in the turquoise pools, or explore the forest trails. Continue by minivan to the nearby Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm, situated on the banks of the Mekong River. Board a comfortable boat for a leisurely sunset cruise back to Luang Prabang, with drinks served on board as the sun sets over the river. Your journey concludes with arrival in Luang Prabang at approximately 6:30 PM., where you will be transferred to the city center or back to your hotel.

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