What to do and see in Ban Pak-Ou, Luang Prabang Province: The Best Tours

December 11, 2021 Diedre Savory

Discover the best top things to do in Ban Pak-Ou, Laos including Pak Ou Caves, Xang Kong and Xang Hai village, Kuang Si Falls - Mon tribe village, Luang Prabang City Tour and Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves, 10-Day Beauty Of Indochina: Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos, PAK OU CAVES, KUANG SI WATERFALL & BEAR RESCUE CENTER - Luang Prabang full day, 1 DAY Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves. Kuang Si Waterfalls . Local Villages, 2 Days Cruise from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Caves Day Excursion, Luang Prabang – 4000 Islands, Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Fall Day Tour, A Venerable Cruise to the Pak Ou Caves.

1. Pak Ou Caves, Xang Kong and Xang Hai village, Kuang Si Falls - Mon tribe village

Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province Outdoor activities in luangprabang
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Luang Prabang is one ancient world's heritage situated in northern Laos, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Considered by many travellers and writers as being the heart of Laotian culture. Today your trip will full the natural famous place and beautiful in luangprabang we provide in this case such as kuangsi water fall, Thing cave…

Inclusions: Transfer, Bottled water, Lunch, Professional guide, Dinner

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Reviewed By yongy62

He is very nice person to talk with us all the tour and whatever special local food the people living the province

2. Luang Prabang City Tour and Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves

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SEE THE BEST OF THE CITY AND THE PAK OU CAVES This Luang Prabang city exploration will create a lasting memory. Visit the Morning Market, famous ancient temples, the National Museum, the Whiskey village, and the important Buddhist Pak Ou Caves on the banks of the Mekong River. This Luang Prabang day tour combines the greatest highlights in just a day.

Inclusions: English speaking guide, Transportation, Private Boat Cruise, Activities as mentioned in the itinerary, Lunch (Vegeterian options available), Drinking Water, Lunch, Bottled water

Exclusions: Specialty Drinks, Tips

Reviewed By hudiebts

THE Best experience with bcfamilytour.com. We have 12 Family members. We have Tours in hanoi, Halong bay Tour, ninh Binh, pu luong, ha Giang, hue, Hoi an, Nha trang, da lat... ho chi Minh. We Loved vietnamese people and local Foods. Food Tours are amazing!..... Trank you so much Bcfamilytour.com and Team, sam, Daisy.

3. 10-Day Beauty Of Indochina: Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos

Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam Hoi An Express
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Journey to three Southeast Asia countries in just 10 days! This trip will immerse you in cultural and natural of Vietnam,Cambodia and Laos.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Pre-approval for Vietnam visa upon arrival, Hotel pick-up and return by new air-condition minivan , Accommodations (twin/double/triple share) check-in time: 14:00, check-out time: 12:00 , All entrance fees, Mineral water, Stationed English speaking tour guides, Bus ticket (Ho Chi Minh city – Siem Reap), Internal Asia flight ticket (Siem Reap – Luang Prabang), 20 kg checked baggage, 7 kg hand baggage , Child 0 – 5 years old: 10%, 6 – 10 years old: 50% (sharing bed with parents)., Join in a group tour of maximum 10 persons., Valid until 31 Dec 2020

Exclusions: Visa stamp fee USD25 (paid to the Visa office at Tan Son Nhat Airport), Visa to Laos USD30 (paid to the Visa office at the airport), Surcharge and compulsory dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec surcharge will be advised and added, Tips and gratuities, Travel insurance, Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc., All International air tickets from/to your country, All others services not mentioned in inclusion , Surcharge is applicable if you are traveling on: 18 + 25 Dec 2019, 18 + 25 Dec 2020, Visa to Cambodia USD 35 (paid at the border)

Reviewed By tuldge

Had an easy day excursion out to Monkey Island. We did it ourselves and it is a decent day out. Definitely take the boat out first to the camp and then walk back as it can get quite complicated to get boat tickets. It is quite a good spot to experience the mangroves and some of the Vietnamese culture as well as the Wildlife. Whilst the monkeys are interesting it is still worth keeping a distance especially with young children as they are wild animals.

4. PAK OU CAVES, KUANG SI WATERFALL & BEAR RESCUE CENTER - Luang Prabang full day

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1 DAY | MINIVAN DAY TRIP TO LUANG PRABANG'S MOST FAMOUS SITES See two of Luang Prabang’s most popular attractions in one tour by minivan. In the morning, we’ll enjoy a drive by minivan to the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers where we’ll cross the Mekong River by boat to explore the upper and lower Pak Ou Caves, famous for the thousands of Buddhist statues. After a drive along the Mekong River in the warmer afternoon hours, we’ll enjoy the refreshing Kuang Si Waterfall in beautiful jungle canopy and visit the Bear Sanctuary before returning to Luang Prabang.

Inclusions: Water, Lunch, Taxes and license, English speakingt guide, All transportation, Boat fees, Bottled water

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Reviewed By hudiebts

THE Best experience with bcfamilytour.com. We have 12 Family members. We have Tours in hanoi, Halong bay Tour, ninh Binh, pu luong, ha Giang, hue, Hoi an, Nha trang, da lat... ho chi Minh. We Loved vietnamese people and local Foods. Food Tours are amazing!..... Trank you so much Bcfamilytour.com and Team, sam, Daisy.

5. 1 DAY Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves. Kuang Si Waterfalls . Local Villages

Sakkaline Road, Sakkaline Rd, Luang Prabang, Laos Manifa Travel
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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. This tour is accompanied by an experienced English-speaking tour guide. Feel free to ask your guide as many questions as possible. The tour date is reschedulable until 7 pm day before. Please contact us by email or message or visit Manifa Travel office

Inclusions: Enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river. Savour the traditional Laos flavours and delight in the international style dishes. Vegetarian options available, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By pijusuogintas

We are Wander Spot Explore and we came to Manifa Elephant Camp and Lodge for couple days only but instead spent almost a week there. The place is fantastic! Staff was super helpful all the time, food they provided exceeded our expectations and I could not even talk about how great the view from our lodge was. Meeting the elephants walking through your lawn near the pool in the morning was something insane. Never expected to see so many and so well taken care of animals in whole Southeast Asia. On top of staying in one of the nicest resorts in Luang Prabang, we got to bath elephants in Mekong, visit their camp where Mahout family is taking care of them, also, a chance to go into nearby Pak Ou Caves after which we just chose a random Mekong island and got an insane BBQ there with a fire and even table brought from the resort. There are more activities, but in order to do them all you need more time, for instance during dry season you can also go kayaking. The only hard thing I encountered was that not everyone speaks English well and sometimes you need to wait or double check if they understand you correctly. But the staff is very helpful and always treats the visitors with so much care. You can always use translator if you really need to. Apart from that I hated only mosquito who were bothering me just after sunset, but it is a superb resort in middle of beautiful and green nature by the river of Mekong, what can you do about them.. For more photos and stories visit our instagram or facebook. We will also include this place in to our bucketlist on our page as this is definitely a must visit place if you are in Luang Prabang!

6. 2 Days Cruise from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

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2 Days Mekong River Cruise from Thailand - Laos border "Huay Xai" to Luang Prabang, overnight in Bakbeng. We will stop and visit the tribe villages and Pak ou cave on a traditional Laos Style boat, with top cover and comfortable seating area. package including two lunches, tea, Lao tea, and coffee all the time. The boat is large enough to bring you the comfortable and walk around for the fresh air and stress-fullness. operated by Mekong Smile or Shompoo Cruises

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Local taxes, Bottled water, Buffet lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, Afternoon tea, Local guide, Port pickup, Hotel pick up and drop off (in city centre only)

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Reviewed By Malcolm H

Emailed the night before to confirm pick up. Picked up from hotel by electric buggy and taken to ferry. Crossed the Mekong and then 20-30 minute drive in the back of a pick up all part of the adventure getting there. The waterfall at the park had dried up as it was the dry season but we had been forwarned about this. Excellent safety briefing and then 1 to 1 instruction on the zip lines. We were the only ones in the first group of the day. Equipment all relatively new and European manufactured. Both instructors were humerous spinning round and zip lining upside down but always focused on our safety. Some nice long lines and a twin line which gave us some good photo opportunities. Only down side of just 2 in the group is we didnt have to wait for anyone so in 40 minutes we had completed the course. We had a cool drink and a wander around the gardens before being taken back to the ferry. We asked to be dropped off in the centre of town not at our hotel and the guide facilitated this. A good half day adventure. Recommend.

7. Pak Ou Caves Day Excursion

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Discover the Mekong’s ancient secrets on a fascinating five-hour adventure. Admire the river’s scenic beauty aboard a relaxing cruise. Hear stories of local life and Laos heritage from your well-informed guide. Visit a remote island temple shrine that receives few visitors. The highlight of this trip is the famous pilgrimage site of Pak Ou Caves – famed for their striking karst formations and thousands of Buddha images. After exploring one of Laos’ most famous attractions, savour lunch onboard the boat as you cruise back to Luang Prabang. Enjoy a full morning trip that combines Laos’ spiritual heritage, tropical nature and striking river views.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Meeting Point at Mekong Kingdoms Office, Mekong Kingdoms Office Address:, Chao Fa ngum Rd., Huaxieng Village, Luang Prabang, LAO PDR 06000

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Reviewed By kimlS3097SL

Great experience with Mekong Kingdoms Cruise. excellence service, friendly staff, good food. nice view.

8. Luang Prabang – 4000 Islands

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Start in Luang Prabang and end in Pakse! We will arrive in the core of Laotian culture - Luang Prabang - where sparkles with its flickering verifiable and strict destinations just as broad regular magnificence. As an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city is an appealing goal that you can't miss on your Laos visit. Next destination, 4000 Islands is a beguiling little jewel of a spot settled at the foot of Laos on the Cambodian border, and as the name recommends, comprises of bunches of small islands dissipated in the huge Mekong Delta.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, English-speaking tour guides, Air-con transfers during the trip, Accommodation on twin/double/triple sharing basis., Entrance fee, Mineral water during transfer, Boat trip as the itinenary mentioned

Exclusions: International and domestic flights during the trip, Visa stamp fee (Laos: USD 35/person for visa-upon-arrival), Other meals, if not mentioned in the program. , Surcharge for Christmas and New Year period. , Other expenses, if not mentioned in the program.

9. Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Fall Day Tour

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Explore the beauty of Laos’ culture and natural wonders with a full day exploration around Luang Prabang. Travel up the Mekong River to the Buddha-filled caves of Pak Ou, visit a local rice-wine making village, and visit a local ethnic minority village. Swim in the waters of the Kuang Si falls and enjoy a picnic lunch as you relax in the Laos countryside.

Inclusions: Transport into A/C vehicle, Lunch, All permissions and local taxes, Private English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By BushyBerowra

This was an EXCELLENT way of seeing the town and orientating yourself. Definitely not strenuous.It also gave us time to view more closely the attractions rather from inside a minivan.

10. A Venerable Cruise to the Pak Ou Caves

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Thousands of Buddha images await at the Pak Ou Caves, named after the Ou River that flows nearby. A religious site that is not only high on guests’ bucket list: locals from around the country often pay respect to this huge collection of donated statues. • Be stunned by thousands of donated Buddha statues • Take a gentle sailing trip over the Mekong and Ou river • Get front seat views of how slowly Laos life moves on • Admire the beautiful murals of Ban Xieng Mene • Lunch is included at a local restaurant

Inclusions: A full day private tour with a professional English-speaking guide. , Return boat transfers to the Pak Ou Caves, Lunch included at local restaurant (food only), All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description. , All applicable taxes and service charges

Exclusions: Personal expenses , Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement., Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels, Gratuities, Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Transfers from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Reviewed By Ali Hamoud A

Nothing special really. If you have been to Halong bay in Vietnam, this artificial lake is nothing. However, if you are in Vientiane, Laos and have a free day it is worth a visit. The trip takes you to the countryside across rice farms and various plantations. A stop at a scenic hydro electric power plant to take a snapshot of a nice view infront of the water locks is recommended. Then on arrival at the lake, you stop at a small jet to take an hour boat ride. Various sizes boats are available. The prices are so cheap. You take a fairly good size boat for an entire family for 150,000 Kip. You pay slightly more for a boat with a toilet onboard. This is for an hour long ride which is so relaxing. You can order lunch and have it on board whilst slowly cruizing around this huge artifial lake. Recommended if you and family or group of friends have a free day whilst in Vientiane, Laos.

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