Luang Prabang

Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls

4.4(106 reviews)
7h 30minFree cancellation

Description

Discover the Kuang Si Waterfalls and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. Swim in the turquoise pools, explore forest trails, and relax with a drink on the cruise. Begin your day with a hotel pickup in Luang Prabang around 1:30 PM. Travel by minivan to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Arrive and have approximately two hours of free time to relax, swim in the turquoise pools, or explore the forest trails. Continue by minivan to the nearby Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm, situated on the banks of the Mekong River. Board a comfortable boat for a leisurely sunset cruise back to Luang Prabang, with drinks served on board as the sun sets over the river. Your journey concludes with arrival in Luang Prabang at approximately 6:30 PM., where you will be transferred to the city center or back to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Full-day Tours
  • Bus Tours
  • Short term availability
  • Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
  • Excellent Quality
  • Top Product
  • Nature and Wildlife Tours
  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Small Group
  • Private and Luxury

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese

Transfer included

Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

  1. 1

    [Full Day Option Only] Your adventure begins around 9:30 AM

    [Full Day Option Only] Your adventure begins around 9:30 AM with a hotel pickup, followed by a relaxing Mekong River cruise about 2 hours—the perfect introduction to "slow travel" in Laos.

    1h
  2. 2

    [Full day Option Only] enjoy a traditional Lao lunch prepare

    [Full day Option Only] enjoy a traditional Lao lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients while surrounded by Kuang si rice paddies and mountain scenery.

    1h
  3. 3

    [Full Day Option Only] After lunch, climb aboard a farm trac

    [Full Day Option Only] After lunch, climb aboard a farm tractor for a slow and scenic ride along ancient irrigation canals fed by the Kuang Si Falls. Along the way, you’ll pass rice fields, encounter water buffalo, and witness daily life as local farmers tend their crops.

    40 min
  4. 4

    [Full Day Option Only] Continue on foot, following the canal

    [Full Day Option Only] Continue on foot, following the canals uphill toward the falls. Along this peaceful trek, discover the Muang Fai irrigation system, a centuries-old cooperative water-sharing practice that sustains villages and fields in the region.

    45 min
  5. 5

    The Kuang Si Falls, sometimes spelled Kuang Xi or known as T

    The Kuang Si Falls, sometimes spelled Kuang Xi or known as Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls, is a three levelled waterfall about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of Luang Prabang. These waterfalls are a favourite side trip for tourists in Luang Prabang. The falls begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside. These lead to the main fall with a 60 metres (200 ft) drop.

    2hAdmission included
  6. 6

    Conclude your unforgettable day with a magnificent sunset cr

    Conclude your unforgettable day with a magnificent sunset cruise, returning to Luang Prabang around 6:30 PM. This gentle journey back on the Mekong perfectly captures the tranquil spirit of your adventure.

    1h 30min

Useful information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Neonato0-3 anni
  • Bambino4-11 anni
    6
  • Adulto12-99 anni
    30

Review distribution

  • 5
    68
  • 4
    24
  • 3
    6
  • 2
    6
  • 1
    2

Available options

  • Private Tour

    Private tour: English-speaking guide, car transfers, boat tours, etc. are available exclusively. Duration: 5 hours: Minimum 5 hours, 7 hours or more if you want a round trip cruise Meal: None Transport: You can choose a round trip or one-way boat cruise between Luang Prabang and Kuang Si Note:: Please take into account the 1-hour car ride to the waterfall, the 2-hour cruise back, and the time spent at the waterfall. Pickup included

  • Afternoon Tour

    Lunch: Not included Pickup: 1:15-1:40PM Note:: Drive to the waterfall and spend 2-3 hours at leisure. On the way back, take a sunset cruise (approximately 2 hours). Pickup included

  • Full day tour

    Extended Activity: : Add a morning Mekong cruise, a short hike and lunch. The waterfall visit and sunset cruise itinerary are the same as others Pickup:: 9:00AM Duration: 8 hours: The tour is scheduled to end around 5:30 PM (return by minivan) or 6:30 PM (return by sunset cruise). Lunch in the Rice Fields: Enjoy a traditional Lao lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients while surrounded by rice paddies and mountain scenery. Route of tour: Morning cruise (2h), lunch in a rice paddy (1h), Kuang Si Fall (2h) Hiking and tractor ride through rural scenery (2h) Note: This hike follows traditional village trails and irrigation canals, not standard tourist paths. Good fitness is required. Pickup included

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