You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to a pier on the Mekong River for a boat ride up the River.
Attention: Since buses cannot enter central Luang Prabang, the transfer is done by tuk tuk from 10 pax (4 pax/ tuk tuk).
When you cruise along, observe the daily activities of fishermen, how they throw their nets in an elegant arm gestures, and rely on the water for their livelihood. For the villages settled along the Mekong, the River plays an important role in their daily life and usually represents the only means of transportation and commerce. Two hours upstream from Luang Prabang, you disembark to visit the famous Pak Ou Caves. Locally called Tam Ting, the caves are filled with thousands of gold-lacquered Buddha statues. The statues range in size from a few centimeters tall to the height of a human and are crammed into the cave which is nestled in a limestone cliff. The caves are a destination for local pilgrimages.
After visiting the caves, you get on boat for a cruise back to Luang Prabang. En route, stop at Ban Xang Hay, a village which specializes in making traditional rice-wine.
Lunch is at your choice in Luang Prabang. We recommend the restaurant named: Tamarind run by an Australian woman and her Lao husband, they have created a fresh menu of Lao dishes and are dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of the local cuisine.
This afternoon, you visit Kuang Si Waterfall, south west of Luang Prabang (32km). Along the way, you stop to visit some villages of the various ethnic minorities of the area. Upon reaching the falls, relax and enjoy the scenery, and if the weather is good, you can enjoy a swim in the cool, clear waters. For the adventurous, it is possible to walk to the top of the falls via a steep track where stunning views await you at the top.
After leisurely time at the waterfalls, you are transferred back to your hotel in Luang Prabang.
Things to bring: Sun cream, hat or cap, insect repellent.
Things to dress up: Casual clothes, sport shoes or sandals
Tour Name: Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls Luang Prabang TourDuration: Full dayRate: On request
Tour included:
- Transfers from/to your hotel with tuk tuk
- English Speaking Guide
- All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary
- Camera and video cameras fees if applicable
- All permissions and local taxes
Tour excluded:
- Alcoholic drinks & drinks at mealtime, optional visits, lunch
- Personal travel insurance, tip & gratuities, Personal expenses
- Others not clearly mentioned above
