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The 10 best things to do in Luang Prabang. The gilded temples and the dawn alms, the Kuang Si pools, the Pak Ou caves and the slow Mekong, with what each one is really like.
Luang Prabang cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls, with whisky tasting, a scenic lunch, and optional sunset or private upgrades.
“Absolutely amazing way to spent a day and meet other people if you travel solo. I really enjoyed the boat ride and cave was really interesting too .”
Luang Prabang UNESCO highlights with hotel transfers, alms-giving at dawn, temples, the Royal Palace museum, and Phousi Hill, plus Kuang Si option.
“We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about life in Lao and its history.”
Swim at Kuang Si Waterfalls and cruise the Mekong at sunset from Luang Prabang, with hotel pickup and one included drink.
“2 hours from pick up at hotel to arriving at the falls was a longer commute than I expected. The waterfall is beautiful but the crowds are very off putting. A lot of waiting around queuing for electric carts and so on. No-one’s fault, just be aware. But calls are superb and I’m glad I…”
Luang Prabang evening cooking class with a local Baci ceremony, hands-on Lao dinner, and folk music near rice fields.
“an experience really different from all the cooking classes I' been before... absolutely 10 out of 10”
Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, enjoy Kuang Si Falls swim time, plus a buffet lunch and Hmong village stop.
“Such a great time Kayaking! Mungkone was a great guide, he made our trip very memorable. This activity is a wonderful way to take in the natural beauty of Laos. The buffet lunch at the end was delicious! Khop chai! 🙏🏼”
Learn Lao bamboo weaving and cook bamboo shoot dishes in Luang Prabang with hotel pickup, a bamboo-house setting, and music.
“Great activity in a beautiful setting with friendly people. Informative, hands on, and fun!”
Small-group Kuang Si Falls day trip with Luang Prabang hotel pickup, swim time, and a Mekong sunset cruise with drinks.
“Really good experience, would recommend! We booked a private tour for 4 and it was totally worth it! Driver was very friendly and personable. The ride was comfortable. We visited Kuang Si Waterfall, Bear Sanctuary, Lao Buffalo Dairy Farm, and Hmong Village - overall it was a very enjoyable half-day trip.”
Work Luang Prabang rice paddies, try bamboo weaving and sugar-pressing, then eat local dishes while funding village English classes.
“A great way to learn about how rice is grown!! A wonderful hands on experience!! Get down in the mud!”
Early alms and temples in Luang Prabang, then Kuang Si Falls and the Hmong museum. Hotel pickup, AC ride, small group value.
“Very Nice Tour with good car und driver. Our Guide for the City part (Louam) was very kind, well informed and spoke good English. Also the water fall tour was very smooth und some good informations around with a safe driver.”
Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong, tour Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls, and enjoy a river-view buffet lunch on a small-group day trip from Luang Prabang.
“The smoke from the burning made it hard to enjoy the scenery. Our guide kone was very very very talkative . For the price it was a value . I also think there should be mention that getting to and from kayaks requires a-lot of physical ability Read more”
