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Luang Prabang, Laos

Luang Prabang

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Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is a charming city in Laos that feels like stepping back in time. With its stunning Buddhist temples, French colonial architecture, and bustling night markets, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a must-visit for any traveler looking to immerse themselves in the rich culture and history of Southeast Asia.

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4.9/5
9 h

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

A full day tour to the Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfalls. We depart Luang Prabang boat pier in the morning. Floating along the Mekong River, you will be in love with the beautiful landscape in Luang Prabang. Stop by a village "Ban Xang Hai" for tasting unique local rice whisky and rice wine. Afterward, exploring the mystery cave with local tour guide. Having buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river. In the afternoon, we take a car to waterfalls and enjoy swimming in the cool water. At 5pm, we leave for the city. Stop by a Hmong village en route. We'll meet Hmong people wearing traditional cloths and see their small Hmong museum. Arrival at the city center or your hotel at 6:00. There is an option visiting waterfalls in the morning and Caves and Sunset Boat Cruise in the afternoon. This is the same experience except the morning and afternoon itineraries are swapped.

$49.00
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4.8/5
8 h 30 mins

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

・Spectacular kayaking on the Mekong and the Nam Ou rivers. You will find the diverse nature and landscapes of Luang Prabang ・Pak Ou Caves is located on the riverbank about 25km from Luang Prabang. The cave is very beautiful and filled with thousands of Buddha images and has long served as a pilgrimage site for all kinds of people, including members of the former royal family. ・Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river. ・The Kuang Si Falls is a three levelled waterfalls that begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside and lead to the main fall with a 60 metres (200 ft) drop. This large cascade falls might just be the ultimate highlight of any trip to Laos. ・The tour date is reschedulable until 7 pm day before. Please contact us by email or message or visit Manifa Travel office (opposite of Villa Santi Hotel)

$49.00
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4.6/5

Luang Prabang Private Minivan

Private round trip transfer from your hotel in Luang Prabang to your desired destination. We offer half-day (5 hours) or full-day (10 hours) side trips in Luang Prabang in an air-conditioned minivan. No tour guide will accompany you. We can accommodate your desired itinerary with multiple destinations within the time limit and start at the specified time by requesting in advance. It is a great way to easily visit natural scenic spots outside the city such as Kuang Si Waterfalls and Tad Sae Waterfalls, and minority villages.

$39.00
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4.4/5
7 h 30 mins

Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls

Discover the Kuang Si Waterfalls and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. Swim in the turquoise pools, explore forest trails, and relax with a drink on the cruise. Begin your day with a hotel pickup in Luang Prabang around 1:30 PM. Travel by minivan to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Arrive and have approximately two hours of free time to relax, swim in the turquoise pools, or explore the forest trails. Continue by minivan to the nearby Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm, situated on the banks of the Mekong River. Board a comfortable boat for a leisurely sunset cruise back to Luang Prabang, with drinks served on board as the sun sets over the river. Your journey concludes with arrival in Luang Prabang at approximately 6:30 PM., where you will be transferred to the city center or back to your hotel.

$32.00
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4.9/5
8 h

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

Book this full-day tour fascinating boat stream up to the Mekong river to explore Pak Ou Cave, Xanghai village. Afterward, Luang Prabang headed to Kuang Si Waterfall and Na Ouan of Hmong village tour. Lunch, Entrance fees, and Boat charges are included in this tour.

$194.81
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4.6/5
3 h 30 mins

Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

A one-of-a-kind food and drink tour through Luang Prabung Travel to several different food stops in a private tuk-tuk Meet families keeping the city's food traditions alive while you munch on samples Enjoy unlimited beer /drinks all night, including Beer Laos Fruit drinks or Sweet Tea

$68.00
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4.6/5
4 h

Small Group Half Day Luang Prabang city tour

Walking with a local guide and visit Luang Prabang Unesco World Heritage sites. You will hear many unique local stories about Luang Prabang, from the history of the temples and the city to the Buddhist narratives and legends painted all over the temple walls. The Luang Prabang community shares such stories and collective memories, and the locals are still firmly connected through sharing them. Join in this small group tour, you will gain insight into Luang Prabang’s culture, which is difficult to know just by looking around on your own.

$30.00
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8 h

Kuang Si Waterfalls & Lao Buffalo Dairy Farm

Luang Prabang is more than its famous temples. The cascading flow of water from the Kuang Si Waterfall in the morning makes way for a visit to the Buffalo Dairy Farm in the afternoon. A day away into the countryside shows there is more than meets the eye • Hike, relax or swim in around the Kuang Si Waterfall; • Go and hug a buffalo while learning all there is to know; • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the jungle outside Luang Prabang; • Stop at the leading Bear Conservation Centre in Laos; • A leisurely outing, away from Luang Prabang temple galore

$128.66
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4.7/5
12 h

Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls

This full-day private tour combines a Luang Prabang city tour with an afternoon excursion to Kuang Si Waterfall. In Luang Prabang, you will visit various temples and royal palaces and learn about Lao history culture and local life. Walking with a local guide, you will hear stories about the history of the temples and the city, Buddhist stories and legends painted all over the walls of the temples, and more, giving you a taste of Luang Prabang's culture. In the afternoon, we will head to Kuang Si Waterfall. There will be time to bathe in the emerald green waterfalls and visit a bear rescue center. On the way back, we will visit a Hmong village and have the opportunity to meet the ethnic minorities and get a glimpse of their culture.

$44.00
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4.7/5
6 h

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

・Spectacular kayaking on the Mekong and the Nam Ou rivers. You will find the diverse nature and landscapes of Luang Prabang ・Pak Ou Caves are well known as Tham Ting or Ting Cave, located on the riverbank, about 25km from Luang Prabang. The cave is very beautiful and filled with thousands of Buddha images and has long served as a pilgrimage site for all kinds of people, including members of the former royal family. ・Optional Sunset Cruise. Enjoy the slow relaxing pace of the Mekong with a lovely sunset backdrop. ・Reschedulable until 7 pm day before. Please contact us by email or message or visit Manifa Travel office (opposite of Villa Santi Hotel) ・Upgrade to private tour on request (Your own guide, Private transportation) ・This tour is operated by Manifa Travel. More than 25 years of experience in the travel & tourism industries in Luang Prabang. We are committed to maintaining sustainable relationships and creating positive impacts on the animals, land & communities of Laos

$41.00
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4.9/5
3 h

The Namkhan - Cooking Class

The Namkhan, Luang Prabang's quintessential eco-resort & beach alongside the banks of the Khan River, welcomes you to experience our "Cooking Class". With the help of your native host, you'll discover the unique flavors of local cooking in beautiful environment. As we have our own organic farm, you'll pick up your own vegetables to be able to cook your local, seasonal dishes. During this experience immerse yourself in traditional Lao way of life.

$64.00
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5/5

Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

A one-of-a-kind food and drink trip around Luang Prabung Travel to several meal spots in a private tuk-tuk. Meet families that are keeping the city's cuisine traditions alive while munching on samples. Enjoy limitless beer/drinks all night, including Beer Laos Fruit drinks and Sweet Tea.

$70.00
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4.9/5
4 h

Day-time Bamboo weaving & Cooking Classes join-in

You will have an interactive cooking class and ‘bamboo weaving’ exercise, learn about the importance of the ubiquitous bamboo plant to Lao culture. Would you like to see the process of Bamboo weaving and traditional Lao cooking class using bamboo shoot as main ingredient? Spend half a day in our workshop, it’s located in a local village in Luang Prabang town.

$44.00
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5/5
24 h

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

1 DAY | HIKE, SWIM, EXPLORE AND RELAX The best way to see the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall is by trekking a lush forest trail that winds through local villages and offers views of Lao mountain landscapes. This three-to-four hour trek brings you to the refreshing turquoise pools at the falls where you’ll have time to cool down, swim and enjoy the Kuang Si Waterfall Nature Reserve and Bear Rescue Center.

$92.29
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5/5
4 h

Luang Prabang Foodie Walking Tour and Monk Blessing

Join this foodie walking tour around Luang Prabang with your guide and discover all the tasty food spots that the locals love. Sample traditional snacks, learn about monks' Buddhist traditions and a temple. Start your walking tour at downtown cafe (Joma Bakery), your guide will meet you on foot. Walk through Luang Prabang main street food stores to learn about Lao food. Smell the sweet aroma of spices and freshly cooked food as you walk around. Learn all about the rich, spicy flavor of Lao food from your guide. Taste one of Lao's special specialty dishes; the Luang Prabang. Need a juice or coffee, don't worry! kick start your day with a Lao hot coffee(if you book the morning tour). Note: Visit a temple in the UNESCO town to learn about Buddhism from a Monk and get the blessing.

$50.00
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4.7/5
9 h

Laos Elephant Sanctuary keeper+ Kuangsi waterfall +Hmong village

very fun! highlights of this trip is being an Elephant keeper experience learning from veterinary care for old and injured elephants. By visiting , you are supporting a sustainable, ethical and compassionate approach to where elephants have the freedom to live naturally. Meet and learn about the different elephants while they are eating bananas, pumpkin and cucumbers. Afterwards, follow the elephants into the riverside , Stop at the observation platforms, where you can watch the elephants bathing, playing, and socializing from a safe distance. while guests also can option stand into river being wet to observation elephant play at river can continue to Kuangsi waterfall(50mins ) a is a stunning jungle and other wild life habitat The waterfall is known for surrounded by lush greenery. Visitors can enjoy swimming in the pools formed by the falls and explore the picturesque surroundings. stop at Hmong's village experience there tradtional lifestyle and culture at way back from waterfall

$118.00
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5/5
4 h

Luang Prabang Cuisine & Culture: The Hungry Tuk Tuk

Explore Luang Prabang and get your taste buds going by trying local street food and visiting food manufacturing places not seen by tourists. The walking and cycling is easy, takes only a half day, and was designed to allow you to safely try different local foods and discover places you wouldn’t otherwise go and have some fun along the way.

$46.90
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5/5
8 h

Full Day bamboo experience with cooking class & Kuang si waterfalls

See the beautiful Kuang Si falls 'another way'. In an atmospheric pavilion set aside rice fields, you will have an interactive cooking class and ‘bamboo weaving’ exercise, learn about the importance of the ubiquitous bamboo plant to Lao culture before heading to Kuang Si waterfalls. There is an opportunity for a swim in the turquoise pool, also spend time at a sanctuary for rescued bears.

$59.00
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5/5

Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner

Sail on the Mekong and see beautiful scenery and mountains views, whilst you're cruising on river - you will have an opportunity to see local's life, fishermen and kids swimming in the Mekong. Your boat captain will let the boat floating down the river slowly which you can enjoy watching Sunset and views of Luang Prabang in the evening. After that you will dine at the local Hot Pot spot to enjoy cooking your own dinner and of course cold beer Lao. Yum!

$55.00
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4.9/5
5 h

Living Land Rice Farming Experience

Hand on experience of growing, harvesting and cooking sticky rice, “Kau Niau”, finishing with a degustation of some rice based specialties. Morning Tour (without lunch) 8:00 : Pickup from your hotel 8:30-11.30 : Farming experience Morning Tour (with Lunch) Additional specialty lunch in the farm (11:30-) Farming + Lunch + Waterfalls After farming & specialty lunch, visit Ock Pop Tok Living Craft Center & Kuang Si falls (-18:00) Farming + Mekong Sunset Cruise / Pak Ou Caves After farming, visit Manifa elephant camp for lunch, Mekong sunset cruise & Pak Ou caves in the afternoon (-18:00)

$64.17
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