Laos · LUANG PRABANG TOURS
The town itself is walkable in an afternoon, which is why nearly everything worth booking here leaves it: the falls to the south, the Buddha caves upriver, the villages on the far bank. These 15 are the ones that get back on time, with prices and start times for each.
Cruise the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, taste Lao whisky, swim at Kuang Si Falls, and enjoy lunch, village visits, and hotel pickup.
“I received 3 emails confirming 8:15 pickup! Unfortunately the 8:15 van was for another tour by same company! My van did not pick me up until 9! I waited in first van until they figured I wasn’t on their tour”
Cruise the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, taste Lao rice whiskey, enjoy an elephant camp lunch, and swim at Kuang Si Falls for $52.
“Excellent tour, well organized and absolutely worth the money. In one day you get to see the most interesting things around Luang Prabang - the waterfalls, the caves, the sunset while cruising the Mekong river, and the adorable elephants at Manifa camp. Our guide, Mr Pingpong, was great. Highly recommended.”
Cruise the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves, taste Lao whiskey, enjoy lunch, and choose a scenic sunset return.
“The best sunset experience in Luang Prabang. You have to expedite too! The boat was wonderful and the guide super friendly. I really enjoy my time with him and it was nice to share a hot pot with a local”
Review of Luang Prabang’s UNESCO highlights tour, with temples, alms giving, Royal Palace, Phousi Hill, and Kuang Si Falls.
“Our guide was excellent and so informative, Really great guy.”
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.”
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.”
Review of the 2-day Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang slow boat, with border tips, Pakbeng advice, comfort notes, costs, and honest value.
Review of Luang Prabang’s Pak Ou kayak tour, with cave temples, Mekong lunch, Kuang Si Falls, village stop, costs, and practical tips.
“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this activity. Our time on the River with the kayak and guide was such a nice way to take in the beauty of the Laos countryside. Highly recommend this activity.”
Weave bamboo, cook Lao dishes, and enjoy music in a traditional house outside Luang Prabang during this hands-on half-day experience.
“The facilities, people and activities were all very nice. It was very nice to hear that the whole business was run by Laotians. Our favorite was cooking together and learning about the ingredients”
Review of Manifa Travel’s Kuang Si Falls trip from Luang Prabang, with swimming, forest walks, hotel pickup, and a Mekong sunset cruise.
“The waterfall is beautiful, I would spend the whole day there. Punctuality and the guide is cool!!!!”
Work rice paddies, weave bamboo, press sugar cane, and enjoy Luang Prabang dishes at this hands-on community farm visit.
“A great way to learn about how rice is grown!! A wonderful hands on experience!! Get down in the mud!”
Explore Luang Prabang temples, the Royal Palace, Mount Phousi, and Kuang Si Falls on a full-day tour with hotel pickup.
“You may be passed between different tour operators to complete all the activities, which was no problem for us”
Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves, swim at Kuang Si Falls, and enjoy a Lao buffet on this full-day Luang Prabang tour.
“The guides are awesome and you really couldn’t ask for a more comprehensive experience of the big sites surrounding Luang Prabang. You get a generous two hours at the falls, which I used to climb to the top and take a dip-highly recommRead more”
Ride riverside trails near Luang Prabang on a Trek mountain bike, visit villages, enjoy lunch, and choose kayaking, caves, and sunset cruising.
“Had the best day, spent with an amazing guide, Vone. Thank you!”
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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