Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls

4.4 (112 reviews) Luang Prabang, Laos
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Duration7h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

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

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • On the sunset cruise boat
  • On the sunset cruise boat
  • Lunch featuring traditional Lao cuisine at Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm (available only with the full-day option).
  • Kuang Si Waterfall 100,000 LAK (Approx. 4.40 USD)

What to expect

  1. 1h
    [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.
  2. 1h
    [Full day Option Only] enjoy a traditional Lao lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients while surrounded by Kuang si rice paddies and mountain scenery.
  3. Kuang Si Falls
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    [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.
  4. 45m
    [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.
  5. Kuang Si Falls
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  6. 1h 30m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please wait in your guest room or in the lobby. Be sure to verify that the person picking you up is a guide from Manifa Travel.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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