Laos · PAK OU CAVES TOURS
Two limestone chambers stacked with abandoned Buddha figures, an hour and a half upriver at the mouth of the Nam Ou. These 10 trips split into slow boats, kayaks and half days that fold in the whisky village, priced and clear about the climb to the upper cave.
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 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.”
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”
Explore Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls from Luang Prabang by boat, with a rural village visit, picnic lunch, and private guide.
“Viator is only the middle man, liaising customers and local travel agencies, through the web. Our booking was made on the web 48 hours before departure. With a confirmation, we waited at the agreed time 8am and place written on the vouRead more”
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”
Review of a private Luang Prabang tour to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls, with a Mekong boat ride, lunch, villages, and hotel transfers.
“We had a fantastic trip with Mr Than which was great value for money. With a 2 hour boat ride in our own private boat down the Mekong river to the Pak Ou Caves and great lunch included overlooking the river. Fabulous opportunities to miRead more”
Visit Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls from Luang Prabang, with a Mekong boat ride, lunch, Lao Lao tasting, and bear sanctuary.
“Lunch was quite bad, considering the high cost of the tour package… it was in a local eating place outside the entrance to the waterfalls… full of flies, stray cats and dogs”
Cruise the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, visit a rice-wine village, and see handwoven textiles on this private Luang Prabang tour.
“This is a great tour. We had a 30m boat to ourselves and a guide who spoke perfect English. We could go at our own speed. Lunch which was not included was at a great place overlooking the caves.”
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