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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Laos

79 tours  ·  from $11

Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

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

1.UNESCO World Heritage City Highlights Tour

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

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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Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking - Pickup and the ride to Ban Vieng Sa Mai
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Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

2.Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · 5 hours · from $24Best value

Spend five hours kayaking down the Nam Song River, tubing through Tham Nam cave, and visiting Tham Nang Far, or Angel Cave. Your English or Thai-speaking guide provides safety gear, a waterproof bag, hotel pickup, and a banana-leaf BBQ lunch. Small groups make the outing easier to manage.

“D was amazing made us all feel safe and cared for ! The kayaking was so much fun and then the caves were very much worthy too ! Absolutely value for money ! There is also an option to do zip lining which I highly highly recommend!!! And lunch was delicious ! Thanks so much :)”

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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

3.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 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

4.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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Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide - Buddha Park: giant figures beyond the city
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Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

5.Vientiane Cultural Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $125Top rated

Spend eight hours exploring Vientiane by private car with a guide such as Chansay, Toy, or Sombath, depending on availability. Visit Buddha Park, ancient temples, Patuxai, Pha That Luang, and the COPE Visitor Centre, with room to adjust the pace and stops for your group.

“Had a wonderful day with guide Sombath. He explained the history of each of the monuments we visited including temples and the fabulous Buddha park. Khon the driver was fantastic also. I really recommend this tour. You will learn so much and see some beautiful delights. Lunch was delicious and included in the tour.”

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Vientiane: Cultural Tour with Buddha Park and Patuxay - Wat Si Muang begins the story
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Vientiane: Cultural Tour with Buddha Park and Patuxay

6.Cultural Tour with Buddha Park and Patuxay

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 74 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $58

Spend 6 to 8 hours seeing Vientiane’s key sights, from the Hindu-Buddhist statues of Buddha Park to Wat Sisaket and Patuxay. Hotel pickup, transport, and an English or Chinese guide are included. Guides such as Souk, Nong, Nam, and Kay are noted for clear local stories and helpful service.

“The tour covered all the major attractions in Vientiane. It was a good trip even though there was some confusion with some passengers about timings and pickup points. Our guide did his utmost to accommodate these passengers. The facilities at the Buddha Park were well below standard, unfortunately.”

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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

7.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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Vang Vieng: Nam Song River Kayak Tour - From central Vang Vieng to Ban Viengsamai
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Vang Vieng: Nam Song River Kayak Tour

8.Nam Song River Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 69 reviews · 4 hours · from $33

You will travel 6 km north from Vang Vieng to Ban Viengsamai, learn basic kayak and capsize safety skills, then paddle the Nam Song River through small rapids beneath dramatic mountain peaks. An English-speaking guide, equipment, water, transport, and a short riverside rest are included.

“I only wanted to do the kayaking so had to wait around while the rest of the group did the cave walking/tubing and ziplining but that was ok, I had a coffee and chillaxed though I would have loved to spend the time doing more kayaking :)”

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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

9.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

10.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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Luang Prabang: Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - The short tuk-tuk ride and final stops
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Luang Prabang: Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

11.Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Follow an English-speaking foodie guide such as Mr Nan, Mr Toun, or Tun through Luang Prabang for 15+ Lao tastings at seven or eight stops. Expect market food, grilled fish by the Mekong, noodles, Beer Lao, a monk visit, and a short tuk-tuk ride.

“Fantastic food tour. Highly recommended for anyone interested in cool places & great local food options.”

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Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour - The morning market near the Royal Palace
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Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour

12.Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · from $30

Start at 5:30 a.m. for the alms-giving ceremony and morning market, then explore Luang Prabang’s temples, Royal Palace Museum, riverside, and Mount Phousi with an English-speaking local guide. Former monks such as Puang and Bounlouam have led especially informative tours.

“We had an amazing morning tour with BOUNLOUAM. He explained everything in detail and had a nice and informative experience that it was tailored to our needs. We really felt connected with the city and glad we had him as our tour guide!”

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Vientiane: Half-Day City Tour with Patuxai and Buddha Park - Buddha Park: the tour’s strangest and most memorable stop
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Vientiane: Half-Day City Tour with Patuxai and Buddha Park

13.Half-Day City Tour with Patuxai and Buddha Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $52

This 3.5-hour Vientiane tour links Buddha Park, Patuxai Monument, That Luang, and That Dam by air-conditioned vehicle. English-speaking guides such as Souk, Joy, and Namt explain Lao religion and history, while private groups and city pickup make this an easy first look at the capital.

“I really enjoyed my private tour today. Souk was a great guide and shared a lot of knowledge with me during our morning together. It was very interesting to hear him talk about the past and present of Laos, a perfect start to my vacation here. The tour itself was also very well organized, starting with the Buddha Park just outside the city. I didn't expect much and was impressed by the status and art there. Later visits to two stupas and the Victory Gate were also impressive. Thanks for your time, can highly recommend the tour!”

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

14.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.”

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Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch - Wat Si Saket and its 8,000 Buddha images
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Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

15.Vientiane City Highlights Tour with Buddha Park & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

This private eight-hour tour pairs Vientiane’s key temples and monuments with Buddha Park, the COPE Visitor Center, and a Lao lunch. Your English-speaking guide may be Thipphavanh, Viengxay, Thony, or another local guide, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and transport included.

“Our tour guide Thony was absolutely brilliant. He is so knowledgeable and it was an absolute pleasure to listen to him. We also asked him to take us to a museum that wasn’t included in the official tour and he was super accommodating. Thony really made the difference. Highly recommended”

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