Laos · KUANG SI FALLS TOURS

The 15 Best Kuang Si Falls Tours from Luang Prabang

24 tours  ·  from $32

The pools are open for swimming and the difference between the trips is timing, not the waterfall. These 15 compare the morning runs, the afternoon runs and the ones that add the Mekong caves, with prices and how long you actually get at the water.

Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls - The Mekong ride to Pak Ou Caves
Cruises & Boat Tours, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Pak Ou Caves Tours, Tour Reviews

Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

1.Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,769 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend about nine hours beyond Luang Prabang with a Mekong boat ride to Pak Ou Caves, a stop at Ban Xang Hai whiskey village, lunch with optional elephant encounters, Kuang Si Falls, and a Hmong cultural center. Pickup, transport, lunch, drinks, and entrance fees are included.

“Great tour that was well organized covering major sightseeing spots around Luang Prabang. I highly recommend the sunset cruise option.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls - The Mekong ride to Pak Ou Caves
Cruises & Boat Tours, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Pak Ou Caves Tours, Tour Reviews

Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

2.Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,360 reviews · from $52

Spend nine hours seeing Luang Prabang’s top sights with an English-speaking guide such as Mr. Pong. Cruise the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, stop at Ban Xang Hai for Lao Lao whiskey, eat a buffet lunch at Manifa Elephant Camp, and swim at Kuang Si Falls.

“Excellent tour and guide. Waterfall is a mist see!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Luang Prabang: Afternoon Kuang Si Waterfalls & Sunset Cruise - Arriving at Kuang Si Falls
Cruises & Boat Tours, Evening Experiences, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Tour Reviews

Luang Prabang: Afternoon Kuang Si Waterfalls & Sunset Cruise

3.Afternoon Kuang Si Waterfalls & Sunset Cruise

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Pany, Khanthong, Vone, or Mr. Da for an afternoon at Kuang Si Falls, forest walks, and a two-hour Mekong sunset cruise. Hotel pickup, transfers, and one drink are included. Bring swimwear, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent.

“tour guide was amazing and everything was well organised”

Check availability →Read our full review

Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls - Choosing between the afternoon and full-day plans
1-Day Tours, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Tour Reviews

Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls

4.Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $32Best value

Travel from Luang Prabang to Kuang Si Falls in a small group of up to 10, swim in cool turquoise pools, visit optional local stops, and return by Mekong sunset cruise. Guides such as Pany and Phan are praised for warm, attentive service. Choose the half-day or full-day format carefully.

“Im very satisfied with the tour! I will say Kuang Si is gorgeous and relaxing so you may just want to come here on your own if you want to spend all day. If you want to check the place out and swim you will still have plenty of time though. The hmong village is cool but I wish we would have spent more time there and learned more. But I am still satisfied!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls - Starting at 5:30 with alms and the morning market
City Tours, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang City Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls

5.Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $44

See Luang Prabang at dawn, visit the morning market, temples, Royal Palace, Phousi Hill, and Kuang Si Falls. Guides such as Boun Louam, Thin, and Sack bring local stories to the city tour, while air-conditioned transport handles the long day. Alms giving is an optional 5:30 am start.

“The tour to Luang Prabang City was very nice. I was able to learn about the history of the country, with a very friendly guide. The Kuang Si Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my entire life. I will definitely come back.”

Check availability →Read our full review

FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves - Paddling beneath Pha Aen on the Nam Ou
Canoes & Kayaks, Full-Day, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Mekong River Cruises, Pak Ou Caves Tours, Tour Reviews

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $50

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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Luang Prabang: Bamboo Experience & Kuang Si Falls Tour - Weaving a mat with a master teacher
Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Luang Prabang: Bamboo Experience & Kuang Si Falls Tour

7.Bamboo Experience & Kuang Si Falls Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $63

Spend the morning with local hosts such as Sai or Somsai learning how bamboo shapes Lao life, weaving a small mat, and cooking bamboo dishes. After lunch, visit the bear sanctuary and turquoise pools at Kuang Si Falls. Small groups are limited to six, with tuk-tuk pickup included.

“This was a fantastic tour, I second other comments in saying this was my favorite thing we did in Laos! The bamboo weaving and cooking class was amazing in a beautiful spot outside Luang Prabang. We are a family of 4 and our two small kids loved it as well, and the staff went out of their way to help and include them in all the activities.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Remote Village - The 2 to 3 hour walk through forest and countryside
Full-Day, Hiking & Trekking, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Tour Reviews

Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Remote Village

8.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. 👌”

Check availability →Read our full review

Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Fall Day Tour - Cruising the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves
Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Pak Ou Caves Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Fall Day Tour

9.Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Fall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $142

Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle and Mekong boat to Pak Ou Caves, a rice-wine village, Kuang Si Falls, and its butterfly park. Lunch is included, drinks are not. Groups are limited to seven.

“Ok but at 325 for 4 people it was just far too expensive. We had limited tim.e and did not want to be looking up tour companies when our Fiends joined us to make up a foursome.So, we booked via aviator. We could and should have booRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Laos Elephant Sanctuary keeper+ Kuangsi waterfall +Hmong village - Inside MandaLao’s elephant care program
Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Tour Reviews

Laos Elephant Sanctuary keeper+ Kuangsi waterfall +Hmong village

10.Laos Elephant Sanctuary keeper+ Kuangsi waterfall +Hmong village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $118

Meet rescued Asian elephants at MandaLao, help prepare bananas and other food, and watch them bathe from a safe river viewpoint. Then visit Kuang Si Falls, the sun bear rescue center, and a Hmong village. Guides such as Tony and Vongphet lead groups of up to 14.

“We were a little worried because if the rain, but Vongphet, our tour guide made it an incredible rain. She showed us everything and walked with us in the rain, the elephant part is unforgettable!!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Tour Full-day Morning Market, Villages and Scenic Kuang Si Waterfall - Starting at Phosi Market in Luang Prabang
Full-Day, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Markets, Morning, Private, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

11.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Luang Prabang: Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall & Village - Rice paddies, orchards, and the long forest approach
Full-Day, Hiking & Trekking, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Tour Reviews

Luang Prabang: Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall & Village

12.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 !!!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private Tour: Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall Tour from Luang Prabang - Lunch beside the river
Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Pak Ou Caves Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Private Tour: Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall Tour from Luang Prabang

13.Private Tour: Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall Tour from Luang Prabang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $194

Start at 9am with a hotel pickup, then take a private traditional boat along the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves. After lunch, travel by vehicle to Kuang Si Falls. Guides such as Kong, Chansay, Bounsu, and Mr Than have led this outing, which may also include whisky and Hmong village stops.

“We had such great day on this tour. Our guide Chan was awesome. A lot of fun and very informative. The cruise up the Mekong was so nice, with a slight breeze so we were not too hot. The caves were very interesting and and we ate lunch Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Luang Prabang: Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Falls Day Trip - The early start and ride to Pak Ou Village
1-Day Tours, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Pak Ou Caves Tours, Tour Reviews

Luang Prabang: Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Falls Day Trip

14.Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Falls Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls. You’ll cross the Mekong by small boat, see hundreds of Buddhist statues, stop at Whiskey Village, swim in turquoise pools, and visit the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Center. Guide Tid is praised for detailed explanations.

“Tour perfetto Ottima guida parlante inglese molto preparata Macchina nuova e spaziosa con aria condizionata Servizio eccellente Super consigliato”

Check availability →Read our full review

Day Trek to Kuangsi Waterfall and Bear Sanctuary - Luang Prabang full day tour - The forest trail through local villages
Full-Day, Hiking & Trekking, Kuang Si Falls Tours, Luang Prabang Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

15.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Kuang Si Falls Tours

★ 4.5A Relaxing Day at the Kuang Si FallsFrom $1153 reviews
★ 4.4Organic Farm Experience & Hike to Kuang siFrom $794 reviews
★ 4.9Local Village & Kuang Si Falls Private TourFrom $1193 reviews

Keep browsing

Pak Ou Caves Tours11Vang Vieng Blue Lagoon Tours9Hiking & Trekking13Cycling Tours8Nong Khiaw Tours8
Scroll to Top

Explore Laos

Pick a river, a cave or a kitchen.

On the water

Mekong CruisesKayak DaysBoat TripsNam Song PaddlesNam Ou Cruises

Caves and falls

Kuang Si FallsPak Ou CavesBlue LagoonsCave TubingTrekking

Kitchens and craft

Cooking ClassesLao KitchensFood ToursCraft WorkshopsMarket Mornings

Towns and history

Luang PrabangVientianeBuddha ParkPlain of JarsHistory Walks