Laos · LAOS KAYAKING & RIVER RAFTING
15 reviewed
Three rivers carry most of the paddling here: the Nam Song through the Vang Vieng karst, the Nam Ou in the north, and the Mekong itself. These are the best kayaking and rafting trips in Laos: how many hours on the water, whether the rapids are gentle or worth the name, what is included for lunch and transfers, and which ones suit a first time in a boat.
Kayak the Nam Song River, tube through Tham Nam None Cave, then picnic and zip line in Vang Vieng, Laos.
“Amazing tour guide and well planned activities. Zero complaints. Def on the expensive side for Laos to note. But it is worth it to pay a premium to ensure a positive experience rather than gamble on a local tour from a random street booth”
Kayak Nam Song River, tube through Tham Nam cave, see Angel Cave stalactites, eat banana-leaf BBQ, with transfers and gear.
“Everything was amazing ! And our guide (Duwong? Spelling??) was fantastic!”
Kayak Luang Prabang countryside to Pak Ou Caves, then paddle the Mekong and swim at Kuang Si Falls, with a riverside buffet lunch.
“The kayak excursion was the perfect amount of time on the water - about two hours. The route was on both the Ou and Mekong Rivers, which was fun to see the difference in water clarity and currents. We were able to visit the cave temples and then also capped our afternoon with the sunset cruise down to Luang Prabang town.”
Kayak Nam Ou and Mekong, tour Pak Ou’s Buddha caves, swim at Kuang Si Falls, and enjoy a buffet lunch by the river in Luang Prabang.
“Unbelievable day!! The kayaking was so peaceful. It was so beautiful. We stopped at the caves. We had a lovely lunch. We stopped at a hmung village and learned about them. The waterfall is stunning. I highly recommend this tour”
Kayak the easy Nam Song River in Vang Vieng on a 4-hour guided tour, with pickup, English guide, gear, and water. Learn the river.
“le guide etait tres sympa et les paysages exceptionnels”
Kayak the Nam Song River, fly on a zipline at Nangfa Cave, explore Jang Cave, then cool off in a blue lagoon swim from Vientiane.
“It was a pleasant tour: we visited suggestive and truly particular places in Vang Vieng. The journeys, even if long, were carried out with maximum punctuality and comfort. A truly recommended experience”
Kayak Nam Song, tube through Tham Chang caves, zipline the jungle, and cool off at Blue Lagoon 1 in one packed Vang Vieng day.
“It was a mix, pick up was quite late, kayak and zip line were funny, the cave tube and the Lagune overcrowded”
Day trip from Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoi, Tad Mok Waterfall, viewpoint stops, weaving, and sunset kayaking on the Nam Ou River.
“Sehr schöner und abwechslungsreicher Tagensausflug. Der Guide hat viel erzählen hat viel erklären können. Jederzeit wieder :)”
Kayak Luang Prabang’s Nam Ou and Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves, then relax at Manifa Elephant Camp, with optional sunset cruise.
“A great experience. The kayaking wasn’t easy but it wasn’t far and it was amazing scenery! We also were really luck and we were the only two on the trip which made it very special. An extra treat was the chance to meet elephants at the end of the trip over lunch and feed them”
Vang Vieng action day: balloon flight, Nam Song kayaking, Tham Chang cave tubing, zipline, and optional Blue Lagoon 1 swim.
“Pick up was late (40mins) for balloon ride- but balloon was great. Pick up for day activity was late again ( waited 45mins - so 15 mins late) . Guides didn’t speak English so weren’t sure what we were doing when - had a good day though with activities .Lunch was a bit disappointing & venue was dirty - our guide dropped off at the last activity & left us with the driver.”
Two days trekking from Nong Khiaw through Hmong and other villages, then bamboo crafts, cave views, waterfall swim, and Nam Ou kayaking.
“It was such a wonderful experience, our guide Bick made it even better! We had two full days of exploration and I’ve learned more than on my two weeks trip in Laos. Bick showed us so many new things, he was always cheerful and easygoing. I can’t recommend enough as this trip has all the best experience you can have in Nong Khiaw. I would totally do it again, thank you very much for these wonderful memories ❤️🙏”
Kayak the Nam Song River, zipline through the forest, and tube inside Tham Nam Water Cave, with hotel pickup and a picnic lunch.
“Absolutely amazing tour esp as a solo traveller. Our guide was just fantastic: he was helpful and patient esp with me as I did not know how to kayak but he kept me going and I did it from start to finish. He was very encouraging and proactive! Highly recommend to anyone!”
Nam Song kayaking, Tham Chang cave tire tubing, and jungle zipline in Vang Vieng, with lunch and pickup for $51.
“Meget ubehagelig oplevelse i Cave tuning pga for mange mennesker på en gang”
Vang Vieng in one day: Nam Song kayaking, Tham Chang cave tire rafting, jungle zipline, Blue Lagoon 3 swim, lunch included.
“I was told to change my choice ! I booked for lagoon 4 and they took me to lagoon 1 which is absolutely ridiculous”
Ride Kuang Si white-water in a kayak, with life jackets, helmet, and a tea break, plus hotel pickup options in Luang Prabang.
“Mega coole Aktivität für jeden wo Adrenalin mag. Es ist super gelegen, 5 min zu Fuss vom berühmten Kuang Si Wasserfall. Wir haben sogar Büffel im Wasser getroffen. Super liebes Team. Wir empfehlen es!!”
