Laos · PAK OU CAVES AND MEKONG CRUISES
Two hours upriver, two caves in a cliff, roughly four thousand Buddha figures inside them. The 15 below differ on boat size, whether the rice-whisky village at Ban Xang Hai is included and whether you come back by water or by road.
Cruise the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, taste Lao whiskey, swim at Kuang Si Falls, meet Hmong villagers, and enjoy lunch for $48.
“Great organization, great staff and great price for the whole all-inclusive experience! We sincerely loved it”
Cruise the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, taste Lao rice whiskey, enjoy an elephant camp lunch, and swim at Kuang Si Falls.
“I really liked the tour - the program was wisely compiled and the locations were outstanding! We covered main sights of the neighbouring areas and ahd enough time to enjoy the locations. The guide was also amazing making sure all are comfortable and happy!”
Cruise the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves, taste Lao whiskey, enjoy lunch, and choose a morning or sunset return.
“The tour has been perfect from the beginning until the end. The lunch was one of the best we ever had in Laos and the boat trip was very nice. Also our guide was informative, entertaining and helpful - thank your for the great experience!”
Ride the Mekong from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang, crossing into Laos by bus and spending two days on a shared slow boat.
Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, enjoy lunch by the river, swim at Kuang Si Falls, and visit a Hmong village.
“Good food, interesting program! Also we had opportunity to feed the elephant But be aware that kayaking might take about 2.5 hours - it might be a little bit difficult”
Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves, enjoy a Lao buffet, and swim at Kuang Si Falls on a full-day Luang Prabang tour.
“Great day filled with fun activities - kayaking, elephants, waterfall… a fantastic way to spend a day around Luang Prabang!”
Taste 15+ Lao dishes on a four-hour Luang Prabang street-food walk with markets, riverside dining, a monk visit, and a small group.
“Fabulous in every way!! Great guide and excellent food coming a wide range. Highly recommend!!”
Taste 15+ Lao dishes on a small-group evening food tour in Luang Prabang, with local drinks, a monk visit, markets, and a tuk-tuk ride.
“This was an excellent tour! We got lots of delicious food and drinks, plus a nice walk around the town. Our guide spoke fluent English and she was so sweet and knowledgeable. The other people doing the tour were all so nice and our guide encouraged everyone to talk to each other. Great for groups or solo travelers alike. Definitely a must do!!”
Review of Luang Prabang’s private Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls tour, with a Mekong boat ride, village stop, picnic lunch, and practical tips.
“This tour was fbulous and I would totally recommend it. The luang si falls are stunning and shouldn't be missed. The boat ride to the caves in relaxing and the guide was really nice and very knowledgeable. Overall a really nice day out!”
Cruise from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang by Nam Ou and Mekong boat, with Pak Ou Caves, lunch, village stops, and sunset views.
“Good option to make the dull ride from Ning Khiaw to LP more comfortable and interesting. Especially the first leg is beautiful on the river, ans the van after is comfortable. We were a bit behind on time, which can happen. Made lunch a bit hectic - for a daily tour operation this should be smoother.”
Cruise the Mekong at sunset from Luang Prabang with Lao dishes, a local cocktail, river rituals, solar power, and hotel pickup.
“Fun ride up and down the river with a great breeze and beautiful views. Fun activities like releasing fish and written wishes into the river, and sinking our written burdens with a rock!”
Travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang by slow boat, with a Mekong journey, Pakbeng overnight stop, border help, and practical tips.
“it was what everyone else has commented, you get what you pay for. 1st boat to pakbeng was packed like sardines. second day boat was better, little bit more room, not as over crowded.”
Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves, stop at Whisky Village, and add a sunset cruise in Luang Prabang.
“We did the half day tour in a small group of six. The whole experience was excellent. We really enjoyed the kayaking and the caves. You definitely need to take a change of clothing - there are lockers at the activity centre where you can leave Read more”
Learn traditional Mekong fishing with a local expert, cruise from Luang Prabang, and grill your catch on a quiet riverside beach.
“One of the best experiences we ever had. Thank you so much to our guide, our driver and the fisherman - for letting us peak into your way of life, inviting us to your culture and home and for being wonderful hosts. We loved every minute of the day and learned so much. For other travelers: Prepare to get a little wet - then it‘s really a hands-on experience :)”
Review of the 2-day slow boat from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai, covering Mekong views, Pakbeng, border costs, luggage, and Chiang Rai transfers.
“Booking through GYG made the whole experience very easy. We booked the transfer option from the Thai border to Chiang Rai and I highly recommend doing that. Walking through the border and having a car waiting was just brilliant.”
Waterfalls, river caves, jungle treks and weaving looms, grouped by the kind of day they make.
