Pak Ou Caves river trip

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Located 25 km to the north of Luang Prabang, Pak Ou Cave (mouth of the Ou river) is an interesting place to explore. Join with us, you will able to see the most beautiful views of the river and visit peaceful villages nearby.

What's Included

Private transfer by air-con vehicles
English speaking guide
Drinking water bottle, lunch
Personal expenses, drinks
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Pak Ou Caves

    We depart from our office and take a short walk to the boat pier. We board the boat and begin our cruise along the amazing Mekong which takes us past idyllic scenes of rural riverside life and spectacular scenery until reaching the beautiful Pak Ou Caves which sit amongst the limestone cliffs where the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers meet. The caves are spilt in two, one named Tham Ting and the other Tham Theung. They are both filled with thousands of Buddha images and statues which have been deposited here over centuries. Pak Ou remains a popular pilgrimage site for Lao people, especially during the Lao New Year in April when the caves become crowded with pilgrims who gain merit by ceremonially washing the Buddha statues. We take time to explore upper and lower caves before stopping for a delicious Lao lunch at a nearby restaurant.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Luang Prabang

    A short distance away from Pak Ou Caves we visit the village of Ban Xang Hai which has for centuries made the clay jars which are used to ferment Lao wine. Nowadays the tradition continues however the village now also specializes in producing a wide range of ‘Lau Lao’ Lao whisky and ‘Lau Hai’ Lao wine. Be sure to try just a little before we head of back down river to Luang Prabang in the late afternoon.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour is not available in April,13th-16th (Lao New Year)
  • Children policy:
  • Under 2 year old : Free of Charge
  • 2-11 year old : 75% adult price
  • Over 12 year old : Considered as adult
Supplied by Grayline Vietnam Threeland Travel

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Underground Tours
Water Tours
Seasonal
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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