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The 15 Best Luang Prabang Tours & Day Trips

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Almost everything here leaves from a jetty or a tuk-tuk stand, and the good ones leave early. These 15 cover the cave shrines upriver, the waterfall pools to the south, the temples in between and the kitchens that run after dark.

Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls - The Mekong ride to Pak Ou Caves
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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.”

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Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls - The Mekong ride to Pak Ou Caves
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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!”

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Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon) - The Mekong Ride From Luang Prabang
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Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon)

Luang Prabang: UNESCO World Heritage City Highlights Tour - Dawn almsgiving and the morning market
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Luang Prabang: UNESCO World Heritage City Highlights Tour

4.UNESCO World Heritage City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 201 reviews · 4.5 hours - 1 day · from $35

Begin with optional almsgiving and the morning market, then explore Wat Xieng Thong, nearby temples, the former Royal Palace, and Phousi Hill. Choose a half-day city visit, a full-day heritage route, or an afternoon at Kuang Si Falls and a Hmong village. Guides such as Boun and Sack bring Buddhist insight.

“Pace was excellent and we managed to cover all the main heritage sights without feeling harassed. Our guide, Mr Siththai, was very informative giving us the right level of information and providing good insights into the history of Lao at its culture. He navigated well through the crowds at the former royal palace. A very enjoyable morning and I commend our guide and the tour to everyone.”

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Luang Prabang: Afternoon Kuang Si Waterfalls & Sunset Cruise - Arriving at Kuang Si Falls
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Luang Prabang: Afternoon Kuang Si Waterfalls & Sunset Cruise

5.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”

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Luang Prabang: Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony - The local market is the first lesson
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Luang Prabang: Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony

6.Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Meet your English-speaking guide at 4 PM, visit a local market, cook five Lao dishes, share dinner with a family, join a Baci ceremony, and hear traditional music in a rice-field pavilion. Groups are limited to six, with hotel pickup in Luang Prabang.

“Excellent cooking class. Very hands on. Also the ceremony was very elaborate”

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Luang Prabang: Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves - Inside the two Pak Ou Caves
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Luang Prabang: Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves

7.Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $43

Start with an easy kayak run on the Nam Ou, visit Pak Ou Caves, paddle 30 minutes on the Mekong, then eat a buffet lunch and visit Kuang Si Falls. Guides such as Lan, Vone, Mungkone, and Yearxiong are praised for friendly, clear guiding. Optional sunset cruise and cycling add-ons may be available.

“Really enjoyed our day kayacking along the Ou river, exploring the Ou caves and visiting the Kuang Si waterfall. Kayacking was lovely though a bit short - only 2 hours kayacking and would have liked to kayak for longer. Lunch was exceptional - one of the best lunches I’ve had during a tour and in a beautiful location. The waterfalls were wonderful too, though would have been nice to have a bit more time as there is a lot to explore, especially if you want to climb to the top of the hill overlooking the waterfalls. Overall, a great day seeing all the best spots around Luang Prabang.”

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Luang Prabang: Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class - The tuk-tuk ride and the traditional bamboo house
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Luang Prabang: Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class

8.Bamboo Weaving Workshop & Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $44

Spend four to five hours with local instructors such as John or Sia, learning bamboo’s role in Lao life, weaving a small mat, and cooking bamboo shoot dishes. Choose a morning lunch or evening dinner session, with hotel pickup, music, and a meal served in a bamboo tray.

“Fantastic activity jam packed full of fun and our tour guide was brilliant.”

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Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls - Choosing between the afternoon and full-day plans
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Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls

9.Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 95 reviews · from $32

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!”

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Living Land Rice Farming Experience - Preparing the paddy with a water buffalo
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Living Land Rice Farming Experience

10.Living Land Rice Farming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $64

Spend about five hours at Living Land Farm outside Luang Prabang, learning the 14 steps of rice production with guides such as Johnny, Kham, Sai, or Geo. Expect muddy feet, water buffalo work, bamboo weaving, sugar cane pressing, rice snacks, and an optional traditional Lao lunch.

“Excellent learning opportunity. Actually went into a rice field and worked. Plowed a field, planted rice seeds, transplanted rice. Lunch was excellent. Our guide was knowledgeable and professional. There was much added including learning about the way of life of the people. BEWARE -- you are going into a rice field -- you will get muddy, wear shorts.”

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

11.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.”

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FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves - Paddling beneath Pha Aen on the Nam Ou
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FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves

12.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”

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From Luang Prabang: Guided Mountain Bike Tour with Lunch - Rivers, rice paddies, and quiet village roads
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From Luang Prabang: Guided Mountain Bike Tour with Lunch

13.Guided Mountain Bike Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 72 reviews · 5 hours · from $42

Leave Luang Prabang for Ban Xang Hai, fit a Trek Marlin 7, and ride quiet paths beside the Nam Ou and Mekong. Guides such as Vone, Chai, and Kung lead village and school stops, while a support truck carries water and tired cyclists. Finish with a buffet lunch and shower.

“That was a brutal biking experience. My legs were cooked afterwards. It was exactly agar I paid for so I did enjoy it. The guides were cool. Feeding the elephants was fun. The waterfalls were fun to swim in. I had great time. Just be aware that the bike ride is HARD. At one point I had to give up and just walk my bike up the hill. Still great fun though.”

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Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk - Hot pot, BBQ, noodles, and coconut pancakes
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Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

14.Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $68

Start at 5:30 pm with hotel pickup, then follow a local guide such as Aping, Tony, Amy, or Pha through Luang Prabang’s food lanes. Expect four or five stops, generous Lao dishes, local drinks, a tuk-tuk ride, and a final walk through the night market.

“Bring your appetite! This tour exceeded our expectations (and our ability to eat it all) in terms of food. Our host was really great and gave us a lot of background about Laos food and was happy to talk about Laos in general so we learned a lot. Read more”

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Luang Prabang: Foodie Walking Tour & Monk Blessing - Starting at Joma Bakery and heading into town
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Luang Prabang: Foodie Walking Tour & Monk Blessing

15.Foodie Walking Tour & Monk Blessing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $50

Walk Luang Prabang with an English-speaking local guide, sampling snacks, breakfast, or dinner while learning about Lao food and culture. Guides such as Tom, Nongkhan, and Phut also lead you to a temple for time with a monk and a traditional blessing. Groups are limited to six.

“This was hands down the best food tour I have ever had! It felt like I was having dinner with my best friend! incredible tour and a must do!”

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