Kayaking to Pak Ou Caves Local Villages and Kuang Si

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9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Maximize your time in Luang Prabang with an active, action-packed eco-adventure perfect for outdoor lovers. Paddle along the Nam Ou and mighty Mekong Rivers by kayak to explore the sacred Pak Ou Caves, filled with hundreds of Buddha statues. Visit a traditional local village to see authentic Lao-Lao rice whisky brewing and weaving crafts. Afterward, cool off with a swim at the turquoise Kuang Si Falls and visit the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Center, complete with round-trip hotel transfers and a professional guide.

What's Included

Bottled water
Entrance fee
Lunch
English-speaking local guide
Kayak equipment, paddles, and life jackets
Personal expenses
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nam Ou River

    Pick up at your hotel in Luang Prabang city center and transfer approximately 40 km north to the Nam Ou River. Receive safety instructions and launch your kayaking adventure along this scenic tributary.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Pak Ou Caves

    Kayak from Nam Ou River into the mighty Mekong River to reach the natural wonder of Pak Ou Caves. Explore the limestone caves housing hundreds of miniature wooden Buddha sculptures in various traditional poses.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ban Xang Hai - café

    Continue kayaking down the Mekong River to the famous Whisky Village. Walk around to observe traditional methods of distilling local rice whisky (Lao-Lao) and admire local hand-weaving crafts before enjoying lunch.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, Free the Bears

    Drive south to the Kuang Si Falls area and visit the local Bear Rescue Center, learning about wildlife conservation efforts protecting endangered Asiatic Black Bears.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Kuang Si Falls

    Explore the breathtaking multi-tiered Kuang Si Waterfall. Enjoy free time to hike nature trails, capture stunning photos, and swim in the cool, crystal-clear turquoise natural pools.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Luang Prabang

    Relax in your vehicle during the return transfer back to Luang Prabang city center and drop-off at your hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Dragon Tourist

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
4WD Tours
Short term availability

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