The 15 Best Evening Tours in Luang Prabang

1.Afternoon Kuang Si Waterfalls & Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 158 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Our pick

Visit Kuang Si Falls, swim in turquoise pools, explore forest trails, and watch sunset from the Mekong on this practical half-day tour.

“great guide and transport. loved sthe village ststop off and the little museum and demonstrations qere excellent. waterfalls impressive bit very crowded and very difficult to get in and out of for us oldies. lots of large stones under the watet but mot visible. . .Market area near falls very untidy.”

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2.Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Cook five Lao dishes, visit a local market, receive a Baci blessing, and enjoy Hmong music at a family home near Luang Prabang.

“It was a well constructed evening. We would have liked more information about items at the market regardless of use in Lao cooking. Overall a good introduction to Lao culture and cooking.”

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3.Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $68

Taste Luang Prabang specialties by tuk-tuk, from Lao BBQ and hot pot to coconut pancakes, with local guides and hotel pickup.

“We went to local markets and bought some good food and had great BBQ at a place where only the locals hang out - great experience!!”

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4.Mekong Sunset Cruise & Lao Tasting Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Cruise the Mekong at sunset from Luang Prabang with a Lao tasting platter, solar boat, mojito, river ritual, and hotel pickup.

“Average. They didn’t check our tickets properly and if we didn’t ask for the tasting dinner we would have missed out. Cocktails were mostly all sold out and the one we had wasn’t very nice. The fish release isn’t you doing it yourself but the wishes and worries was a nice idea. Not sure if I’d do this again nor recommend”

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5.2 Day 1 Night Slow Boat to Luang Prabang

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 2 days · from $85

Review of the Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang slow boat, covering the border crossing, packed boats, Pakbeng stay, costs, and river views.

“it was what everyone else has commented, you get what you pay for. 1st boat to pakbeng was packed like sardines. second day boat was better, little bit more room, not as over crowded.”

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6.Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $41

Paddle the Nam Ou and Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves, meet local villages, and choose a half-day, full-day, or sunset kayaking tour.

“We did the half day tour in a small group of six. The whole experience was excellent. We really enjoyed the kayaking and the caves. You definitely need to take a change of clothing - there are lockers at the activity centre where you can leave Read more”

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7.Sunset Cruise Luang Prabang

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · from $35

Review the Luang Prabang sunset cruise, with solar-powered boats, Mekong views, cocktails, pricing tips, timing, and booking advice.

“We paid $35 per person. When we got to the departure location, the company was advertising it for 295,000 Kip ($13.57) per person. I knew there would be a price difference, but triple is a total rip off price gouging. You can go to Sa Sa Sunset Cruise yourself, and not get ripped off. Screw Viator!!! Never will use them again.”

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8.Evening Bamboo weaving & Cooking classes join-in

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $25Best value

Weave bamboo, cook Lao food, and share dinner at The Bamboo Experience in Luang Prabang, with hotel pickup for $25.

“What a wonderful experience, I learned a lot about the Laos culture and I enjoyed every minute. I learned about bamboo and its countless uses, separated the sticky rice from its husks, weaved a little coaster and helped to prepare a delicious home made meal in a Read more”

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9.Private Full-day Must-See Sights & Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $149

See Vientiane’s oldest temples, Patuxay, Talad Sao Market, and a Mekong sunset on a private full-day tour with hotel pickup.

“Hyvä ohjelma. Hyvä auto. Melko Hyvä opas, jonka englantia oli välillä työlästä ymmärtää.”

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10.Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $55

Cruise the Mekong at sunset, then enjoy Lao hot pot, local beer, snacks, and tuk-tuk transfers with a private guide in Luang Prabang.

“Great experience , a must do, the views, the local dinner , the guide . I highly recommend . It was a great experience”

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11.Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $70

Taste Luang Prabang family recipes by tuk-tuk, with four to five local food stops, unlimited drinks, and a guide who knows where locals eat.

“Guide very knowledgeable about the local food. We went to a place the locals eat for excellent local food. Very pleasant evening with good company.”

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12.Unwind with a Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $35

Review the Victoria Xiengthong Palace sunset cruise in Luang Prabang, with Mekong views, snacks, hotel-level service, price, and booking tips.

“We booked this last minute so hadn’t done any research which is unusual. However it turned out to be a truly amazing experience and one we will never forget. We felt like royalty it was that good. The food amazing, the sunset spectacular and overall service way over 5 stars. Absolutely recommend this to anyone.”

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13.Luang Prabang Night-time Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $89

Explore Luang Prabang after dark with petanque, markets, Lao barbecue, tuk tuk rides, cocktails, and local evening culture.

“I had to give this tour the lowest rating because it simply didnt match the description provided in Viator. We have used Viator extensively and still have a lot of faith in their offerings. In this case however, something went awry. Viator made it uRead more”

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14.Sunset Cruise in Luang Prabang with Live Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $45

Cruise the Mekong at sunset in Luang Prabang with Lao dance, music, snacks, and a welcome drink for $45 per person.

“The traditional dance, music, and snack plate of Laotian food were excellent. It was a very relaxing way to spend a few hours. The scenery along the Mekon River was breathtaking. It would be perfect if there was an English speaking guide to Read more”

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15.Luang Prabang World Heritage, Pak Ou Caves, River Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $149

Explore Luang Prabang temples, Mount Phousi, Pak Ou Caves, Whisky Village, and a Mekong sunset cruise with lunch included.

“We booked a tour through bcfamilytour.com at an exceptionally affordable price. The organization was excellent, with a knowledgeable tour guide, and the food was delicious. We also received support from BC Family Tour’s travel experts throughout our trip. Thank you so much for the great experience!”

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