Top 15 Full-Day Tours in Laos

1.FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $50Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours kayaking from Ban Pak Ou or Ban Hat Kho, exploring Pak Ou Caves, stopping at Whisky Village, eating at Manifa Elephant Camp, and swimming at Kuang Si Falls. Small groups, bottled water, equipment, and a Lao buffet are included.

“Overall the experience was great. I will say that this tour does make for a long day so be prepared. The distance of the kayak was just long enough to enjoy the experience. Lunch at the Elephant Camp was very nice, lots of food options and Read more”

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2.Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Remote Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $48

Start with hotel pickup in Luang Prabang and drive to Ban Nong Heo, a Khmu village. Hike 2 to 3 hours through forest and countryside, eat a local lunch, swim at Kuang Si Falls, visit the Bear Rescue Center and rice farm, then return by Mekong boat. Guides may include Pany, Vone, Tom, or Bounsou.

“The best experience ever. Da was amazing guide. He walked 8 km with us. Waterfall is a must to see. 👌”

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3.Private Full-Day Tour with Buddha Park and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Spend eight hours exploring Vientiane with a private guide such as Chansay, Toy, or Sombath. Visit Buddha Park, COPE, Patuxai, the Lao National Museum, Wat Si Saket, and That Luang, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and Lao lunch included.

“Toy is a great guide. He brought along a good driver. we started at Buddha Park. Just in time before many other tourists came. So that is good for our picture. He told me much about the park, it's founder en a few good stories about Buddha and Budism. We also visited Wat Si Muang, Patuxai and several other Wat's and Templs. We had a great lunch between the locals with Laotian food. The last visit was COPE center. During the tour Toy had interesting stories to tell. Thx for the great experience Toy.”

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4.Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $141

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Chan, Som, Suk, or Chansay, visiting Vientiane’s key temples, Pha That Luang, Patuxai, Vat That Khao, and Buddha Park. Private transport, city-center pickup, and a Lao lunch are included.

“Our guide Sai was very knowledgeable and friendly, and allowed us to make the best use of the limited time we had in Vientiane. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $41Best value

Paddle the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of Buddha images fill the limestone grottoes. A guide leads the visit, and the trip includes a local village stop, food, water, equipment, and an optional sunset cruise.

“We did the half-day kayaking and Pak Ou Caves. Our guide was perfect, interacting seamlessly with a variety of nationalities. Pak Ou Caves did not disappoint. The kayaking surrounded by a beautiful Laos landscape was breathtaking. Lunch provided a plentiful variety of deliciousness. Treat yourself to a special experience.”

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6.Private Tour Full-day Morning Market, Villages and Scenic Kuang Si Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $135

Start with Luang Prabang’s Phosi Market and, if arranged early enough, the alms-giving ceremony. Then visit Hmong, Lao, and Khmu villages before swimming at Kuang Si Falls, seeing rescued black bears, and returning via Ban Phanom. Private guiding, lunch, water, and hotel transport are included.

“We really enjoyed this tour. If you're comfortable renting a motorbike in Laos, you can easily see these sights on your own and that might be the way to go. However, my wife and I are not comfortable on rented scooters, so this tour was pRead more”

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7.Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall & Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · from $63

Spend nine hours hiking from Long Lao Village to Kuang Si Waterfall with an English-speaking guide such as Dang. Walk through rice paddies, orchards, forest, and Hmong and Khmu communities, then swim in turquoise pools, visit the Bear Rescue Center, and return by van.

“we had a great trek with DANG all day long. Thanks to him for sharing with us his expérience. We had a great day with him !!!!”

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8.Vientiane Private Full-Day Tour with Buddha Park and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $100

Spend 5 to 7 hours touring Vientiane in a private vehicle with a licensed guide. Visit Patuxay, Pha That Luang, Wat Si Saket, Ho Phra Keo, COPE, and Buddha Park, with lunch and entrance fees included. Guides such as Thip, Noy, and Viengxay have been praised for clear English and thoughtful pacing.

“Mr Viengxay was a brilliant guide very knowledgeable and accommodating. His English was excellent and all day we were chauffeured around in an air conditioned vehicle”

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

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

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, Patuxay Monument, Talad Sao Market, and the Mekong waterfront. Private transport, entry fees, water, and a cool towel are included. Guide Pat has earned special praise for his professional, well-informed approach.

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

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10.Guided Vientiane City and Buddha Park Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $99

Spend about eight hours touring Vientiane with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Wat Si Saket, Wat Ho Phra Keo, Wat Si Muang, Patuxai, That Luang, Buddha Park, and a Lao handicraft center. Hotel transport and lunch are included, with time for a Mekong sunset.

“Was a nice day, however definitely not with $150 PER PERSON. Better off booking when you arrive in Vientiane. The driver and tour guide were both lovely and as we requested took us to a beautiful local restaurant (we bought them lunch and coffees rather than a tip) the touRead more”

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11.Day Trek to Kuangsi Waterfall and Bear Sanctuary – Luang Prabang full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $92

Leave Luang Prabang at 8:30 a.m. for a guided three-to-four-hour forest trek through local villages to Kuang Si Falls. Swim in its cool pools, visit the Bear Rescue Center, and enjoy lunch, fruit, and water. English-speaking local guides lead groups of up to 15.

“This trek was awesome! It was a great way to meet some locals and support farmers and other community members on our way to Kunag-Si. Our guide was awesome and taught us lots on the way.”

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12.Full-Day Luang Prabang Highlights Tour Including Kuangsi Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $124

Spend about eight hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Luang Prabang temples, the former Royal Palace, Ban Phanom weaving village, Ban Na Oun, and Kuang Si Waterfall. Hotel pickup, lunch, water, and a small group of up to eight are included.

“Kuangsi waterfall is huge and incredible. shopping is good.”

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13.A Full Day in Laid-Back Vientiane

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $144

Spend about eight hours exploring Vientiane with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit Wat Si Saket, Ho Phra Keo, That Luang, Patuxai, and Buddha Park, then stop for a Lao lunch. Talat Sao is added if time allows. Pickup covers central hotels.

“It was just about the right length. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Lunch was nice and included in the price. There are a lot to do in the Vientiane so the length of the tour is about right.”

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14.Jungle & Caves Full-Day Private Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $120

This seven-hour private trek leaves Vang Vieng at 9:00 AM for Phathao village, a mountain ridge, Tham Hok Cave, and Secret Eden. English-speaking guides such as Nin, Xai, and Mic lead the hike, prepare a picnic lunch, and provide transport and water. Expect steep, muddy sections and a demanding return route.

“Xai was a superb guide - very kind, understanding and patient. Easy to talk to, with great English skills. And a great cook too!”

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15.Full Day bamboo experience with cooking class & Kuang si waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $44

Spend about eight hours combining a bamboo cooking class, weaving lesson, countryside views, lunch, Kuang Si Falls, and a sun bear rescue center. Pickup from central Luang Prabang hotels, air-conditioned transport, and a small group of up to eight make the day easy to manage.

“Day was awesome, I never knew what you could do with bamboo, owner, his wife and staff are just fabulous, knowledgeable and funny and incredibly helpful. I really enjoyed this day, helping to prepare food and then having lunch, the whole experience is worth doing.”

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