Top Luang Prabang Day Cruises

There’s no need to negotiate with boatmen on the waterfront for this Mekong cruise. Booking online ensures a comprehensive guided door-to-door package at a fixed price. Cruise from Luang Prabang to the Pak Ou Caves with a stop to taste rice whiskey and explore a cave. After lunch in an elephant camp, travel by car to the Kuang Si Falls and visit a Hmong village. Upgrade for a private tour.

Avoid traffic jams and crowds on land by opting for a cruise on either the Mekong River or to the Pak Ou Caves, a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Luang Prabang. Choose between a morning or evening departure, and enjoy lunch, or dinner and a traditional Laos dance show onboard the boat. Plus, convenient hotel pickup is included so you’ll waste no time trying to find a meeting point.

Hop the slow boat from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves for a leisurely day on the Mekong River that gives you plenty of time to explore, swim, and visit riverside communities. Traveling by slow boat is a great way get even more Mekong River time on your way to Pak Ou Caves, where you’ll find a network of Buddhist shrines set into a dramatic limestone cliff.

The border town of Huay Xai in north-western Laos is the main exit point for travelers crossing the border into Thailand. On this tour, travel by slow boat along the Mekong River, one of the cheapest and most scenic ways to travel. Choose to travel from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng (a 1-day journey) or all the way to Huay Xai (a 2-day journey), with a stopover in Pakbeng.

Cruise along the Mekong River and explore the sacred caves of Pak Ou on this full-day tour from Luang Prabang. Get a taste of local life along the Mekong as you pass by rural villages, peek into handicrafts workshops, and sample traditional rice wine. After a lunch of typical Lao cuisine (included), continue to the beautiful Pak Ou Caves and marvel at the thousands of Buddha statues on display.

Explore the culture and history of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this private half day tour. Luang Prabang, the former royal capital, is situated on the Mekong River and surrounded by beautiful green mountains. The town itself is picturesque and offers a wonderful mix of ancient temples and French-Indochinese architecture. This tour’s destinations include the main highlights of Luang Prabang center-town such as Buddhist temples, Royal Palace museum, local market. It is simply the must do Luang Prabang tour for any first time visitors to the country. ※Choosing option 5:30 start, you have a fantastic opportunity to witness the captivating centuries old daily tradition of the alms giving ceremony and visit local morning market.

Sunset imbues the Mekong River with a beauty not seen at any other time of day. Ensure you capture this special moment on a sunset cruise from Luang Prebang, a romantic experience that provides excellent photo opportunities. Hotel pickup is included, and there’s the option to upgrade to include convenient hotel drop-off and a selection of beers and drinks to make your cruise extra-special.

Play petanque, a favourite pastime of the Lao people. Shop for handicrafts at Luang Prabang’s charming night market Dine on delicious Lao barbeque at a popular local restaurant   Connect with Lao culture by being a local for a night! Join Luang Prabang’s residents for a game of petanque then venture up Mount Phousi to watch the sun set. Rub shoulders with the locals at the colourful night market and dine on delicious barbeque at a popular riverside shop.

Reserve online this Van or VIP Bus from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng with our safe driver will bring you the most memorable trip with the view on both side of road on the way through the villages and beautiful landscape

Escape the city for a day in the Lao countryside on this private full-day tour from Luang Prabang. Take part in a traditional alms-giving ceremony (optional), browse the stalls at the lively Phosi Market, then immerse yourself in Lao culture as you visit typical Hmong, Lao, and Khmu villages. After lunch (included), enjoy a short hike through the rain forest, cool off with a swim beneath the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall, and observe black bears at the Tat Kuang Si Bear Sanctuary.

Marvel over the sacred temples and UNESCO-listed wonders of Luang Prabang on this private half-day tour of Laos’ spiritual center. Discover Laos’ royal history at the Royal Palace Museum; visit Wat Sene, Luang Prabang’s oldest temple; and admire the striking architecture of Wat Xiengthong. Then, learn more about the city’s religious heritage as you peek into Wat Visoun and pose for photos by the shrine of Wat Aham.

Combine two Luang Prabang highlights, Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls, on a full-day tour that includes a traditional Lao lunch and Lao Lao rice wine tasting. Traveling by both riverboat and car is a great way to see the beautiful Luang Prabang countryside from two very different angles—the journey is just as remarkable as Pak Ou's Buddhist cave shrines and the jungle-fringed pools at Kuang Si Falls.

Relax and enjoy the magnificent natural surroundings of Kuang Si Waterfalls. The water tumbles down and cascades gently into several cool, clear pools where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. The adventurous may walk to the top of the falls via a steep track where stunning views are awaiting them. Kuang Si Waterfalls also is a place where a rescue center for protecting sunbears, the endangered species, is located. After pickup from your accommodation, we depart from the city and drive about 45 minutes to get to the waterfalls. We'll stay 2-2.5 hours in the falls and then return to the city center. This package includes only transferring service to the waterfalls. Not include entrance fee and tour guide. Private transfer service can depart / return at your convenient time and be short stop at extra destinations on the way according to your request (Local Hmong / Khmu villages, Buffalo farm, Butterfly Park etc.. )

・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)

Escape the crowds on land during a private tour of top Luang Prabang attractions by slow boat. Opting for a private tour means that you guarantee the undivided attention of your guide, while traveling by slow boat reveals landscapes that you would have missed if exploring in a coach or car. You’ll tick off Kuang Si Falls and the Pak Ou Caves, and discover cultural and social information that you’re unlikely to find in the guide book.

Follow rice cultivation from field to plate on a half-day tour from Luang Prabang that explores Laos’ most important food staple on a local farm where rice has been grown for generations. You’ll learn how rice is planted, harvested, and prepared, getting a fascinating glimpse into daily life in the Lao countryside along the way.