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Kuang Si Waterfalls Day Trip with Sunset Mekong River Cruise from Luang Prabang
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Kuang Si Waterfalls Day Trip with Sunset Mekong River Cruise from Luang Prabang

by Manifa Travel

7 hours
Ban Pak Ou Luang Prabang Province
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7 hours
Starting time
Friday 9 October 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 8 Oct 2026.
$57.60$64Save 10%
2 adults × $28.80
All taxes and fees included

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$57.60$64Save 10%
2 adults × $28.80
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This day trip highlights the Kuang Si Waterfalls where visitors have about two hours to swim in turquoise pools and walk forest trails. The waterfalls are located roughly 29 kilometres south of Luang Prabang and feature three tiers, including a main drop of 60 metres. After exploring the falls, the tour continues to the nearby Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm by minivan. From there, guests board a boat for a sunset cruise along the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang. Drinks are served on the boat during the approximately one-and-a-half-hour cruise. The tour starts with a hotel pickup at around 1:30 PM and ends with drop-off in the city center or hotel by about 6:30 PM. Bottled water and all fees and taxes are included.

Highlights

Two hours at Kuang Si Waterfalls for swimming and forest trails
Visit to Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm on Mekong River banks
Sunset cruise on Mekong River with drinks included
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luang Prabang
Tour duration about seven hours

What's included

Bottled water during the tour
All applicable fees and taxes

Itinerary

1

Morning Mekong River Cruise

Starting at approximately 9:30 AM with a hotel pickup, the journey includes a 2-hour Mekong River cruise that introduces the concept of slow travel in Laos.

60 min

2

Secluded Forest Trek

Arriving near 12 PM, visitors take a 45-minute trek through a quiet forest trail within the protected watershed, the origin of Kuang Si's springs, where ancient trees are present.

30 min

3

Kuang Si Falls

Along a hidden trail, guests reach a natural spring with a small open-air restaurant operated by a local Khmu family. Lunch options are available in this peaceful outdoor area, supporting the local community.

40 min

4

Afternoon Pickup to Kuang Si

For the afternoon option, the day begins with a hotel pickup in Luang Prabang around 1:30 PM, followed by a minivan trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls.

45 min

5

Kuang Si Falls

The Kuang Si Falls, located about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of Luang Prabang, feature three tiers. The falls start with shallow pools on a steep hillside leading to the main drop of 60 metres (200 ft).

120 min

6

Sunset Mekong Cruise

The day ends with a sunset cruise on the Mekong River, returning to Luang Prabang at about 6:30 PM, offering a calm conclusion to the trip.

90 min

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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