Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise

4.7 (28 reviews) Luang Prabang, Laos
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

・Spectacular kayaking on the Mekong and the Nam Ou rivers. You will find the diverse nature and landscapes of Luang Prabang

・Pak Ou Caves are well known as Tham Ting or Ting Cave, located on the riverbank, about 25km from Luang Prabang. The cave is very beautiful and filled with thousands of Buddha images and has long served as a pilgrimage site for all kinds of people, including members of the former royal family.

・Optional Sunset Cruise. Enjoy the slow relaxing pace of the Mekong with a lovely sunset backdrop.

・Reschedulable until 7 pm day before. Please contact us by email or message or visit Manifa Travel office (opposite of Villa Santi Hotel)

・Upgrade to private tour on request (Your own guide, Private transportation)

・This tour is operated by Manifa Travel. More than 25 years of experience in the travel & tourism industries in Luang Prabang. We are committed to maintaining sustainable relationships and creating positive impacts on the animals, land & communities of Laos

Options

Full Day Kayak + Sunset Cruise

Buffet lunch
Return to the city by boat: 2 hour sunset cruise including one drink + snack on board
Pickup included

Morning Half Day Kayak

Duration: 5 hours: Pickup at about 8:30 am, Return to the city at about 2:00 pm
Buffet lunch: Buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river
Return to the city by minivan
Pickup included

Afternoon Kayak+Sunset Cruise

Sunset Cruise 25 km
Buffet Lunch
Return to the city by boat: 2 hour sunset cruise including one drink + snack on board
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Kayak
  • Buffet or Picnic lunch (Vegetarian option available on request)
  • Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) 60,000 LAK (Approx. $2.70 USD)

What to expect

Starting Kayak on the Nam Ou River at 10:00 am (13:30) from Ban Pak Ou or Ban Hat Kho (depending on the level and physical strength) We enjoy a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside and see a wonderful nature built limestone cliffs called Pha Aen.

Upon arrival at the confluence of two rivers, Pak Ou, we visit the famous Pak Ou Caves. We will explore the Buddha caves with guide about 30 min. (Full day tour will have a lunch break there)

We start the second course of the kayaking on the Mekong River. We paddle down the Mekong for 30 minutes until we ended our Kayak at Manifa Elephant Camp. We can take a shower and relax in their garden overlooking the Mekong river.

We then take a car or boat (optional sunset cruise) back to Luang Prabang. Along the way, we stop at Ban Xang Hai village, where the local rice wine is produced. Return to your accommodation or city center at around 2 pm (half day), 4-5 pm (full day). 6 pm (Sunset cruise)

  1. Pak Ou Caves
  2. Whisky Village

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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Pickup details

Your accommodation in Luang Prabang city or Manifa Travel office at around 8:30 am (±15 min). Please let us know your hotel / guest house in advance.

Please fill in the name of your accommodation in "Special Requirements" field on booking or notice us by the day before tour.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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