The 11 Best Pak Ou Caves Tours

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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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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3.Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 290 reviews · 5 hours · from $40Best value

Cruise from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves with an English-speaking guide such as Thin, Pong, or Pingpong. Explore thousands of Buddha statues, taste rice whiskey at Ban Xang Hai, enjoy a riverside buffet, and choose a morning or sunset return.

“The guide was very entertaining and informative! He did an amazing job!”

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4.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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5.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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6.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”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $41

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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8.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”

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9.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”

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10.1 Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $70

Spend 8 to 9 hours traveling from Luang Prabang by Mekong boat and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Ban Xang Hai, explore Pak Ou Caves, enjoy lunch, see Kuang Si Falls, and walk through a Hmong village with an English-speaking guide.

“We had a wonderful day on this tour! There were so many fun activities that kept us engaged throughout. The tour guide was friendly and took great care of everyone, which made the trip even more enjoyable. We would definitely recommend this tour to our friends. Thanks for a memorable day!”

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11.6-Day Private Laos Tour to Vientiane, Pak Ou Cave, Luang Prabang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,509

You’ll travel privately from Vientiane to Luang Prabang by high-speed train, with temple visits, Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Falls, village stops, meals, hotels, guides, drivers, and airport transfers included. Emily Xin is praised for careful tour planning.

“My husband and I had an amazing experience on this tour! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, making the whole trip smooth and stress-free. A special thank you to Mrs.Emily Xin, whose outstanding organization and Read more”

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