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Explore Kuang Si Falls on foot, with a choice of two village starting points and three walking distances. The Ban Long Lao trail offers a more challenging 9 km hike through farmland and forested hills. From Ban Nong Heo, choose a gentler 5 km walk with lunch in Ban Thapene, or extend the route to 9 km and enjoy lunch beside a quiet forest spring.
Along the way, experience rural landscapes and local village life, then swim in Kuang Si’s turquoise pools and visit the bear rescue centre. You’ll also stop at Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm to learn about local rice cultivation. A Mekong sunset cruise brings the day to a memorable close, with an optional minivan return for travelers on a tighter schedule.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
• Your accommodation in Luang Prabang city at about 8:30.
• Please wait at the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up. As this is a join in tour, please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route
• Please fill in the name of your accommodation in "Special Requirements" field on booking or notice us by the day before tour.
What to expect
Alternatively, travel by boat and car (about 90 minutes) to Ban Nong Heo, a Khmu village, and choose a gentler trail with about 150 m of elevation change. The walk is approximately 5 km if you stop for lunch in Ban Thapene, the village at the entrance to Kuang Si Falls, or 9 km if you continue to the same forest-spring restaurant as the Ban Long Lao route.
Both options include time to explore Kuang Si Falls, swim in designated pools and visit the bear rescue centre, followed by a visit to Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm. Return to Luang Prabang by Mekong sunset cruise, arriving around 6:30 PM, or choose a minivan transfer for an earlier arrival around 5:30 PM.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- People unable to walk in rural or forested hills: 3-5 hours total, 10-14 km (6.2-8.6 miles)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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