Laos · TOUR REVIEWS
110 reviewed
These 15 lead everything else on the site right now, north to south. Each one carries its price, its running time and the reason it holds the place, and the rest of the catalogue follows underneath if none of them matches your route.
Cruise Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls, with Ban Xang Hai tastings, lunch with elephants, and guided door-to-door service.
“Had a really nice day out PingPong was our guide who was friendly and shown us some fantastic places”
Luang Prabang cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls with rice whiskey tasting, elephant camp lunch, and Mekong views for $52.
“Our guide and driver were very kind. Boat trip is only for the Pak Au Caves visit. Kuang Si waterfalls are so blue and amazing to swim in! Our guide always kept and eye on us and contuniously checked in with each guest. Lunch was at Manifa Elephant Camp and so delicious. We also get to feed a free walking (not chained) elephant”
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”
Half-day Mekong cruise from Luang Prabang to UNESCO Pak Ou Caves, with Lao whiskey tasting, buffet lunch, and scenic river views.
“Very friendly host and a perfect way to see the best things in Luang Prabang!”
Luang Prabang highlights: monk alms at dawn, temples, Royal Palace history, Phousi Hill views, plus Kuang Si if you choose.
“It was a great experience with my tour guide, which was a very knowledgeable about history of Laos and Buddhism. It was a truly interesting journey.”
4-hour Namxay Viewpoint hike, Blue Lagoon 1 swim, Phoukham Cave golden Buddha visit. Hotel pickup, water, fees for $29.
“Our guide waited for me being the last in the climb. I'm 70 in relatively top shape and slim but this was at 120% of my capacity. The activity should be limited to 65 if in good shape. Some younger women were red in the face and out of breath but recuperated faster than me”
Luang Prabang afternoon trip with Kuang Si Waterfalls swim and trails, then a Mekong long-tail sunset cruise with one drink.
“Really enjoyable, exactly as described. Tour guide very good. Well done.”
Luang Prabang cooking class with a market stop, hands-on Lao dinner, then a Baci ceremony and Hmong music in a small group.
“We had a wonderful and very special experience with the cooking class and Baci ceremony. Everything felt very warm and welcoming from the beginning. We started with a visit to the local market, where we learned a lot about ingredients and Lao food culture. The cooking class itself is also suitable for vegetarians, which was great! After that, we went to the cooking school, met the lovely family, and took part in a traditional Baci ceremony – a truly meaningful and unforgettable moment for us. The cooking class was fun and relaxed, and we enjoyed eating together afterwards. As a beautiful final touch, we had the chance to listen to…”
Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang by 2-day slow boat via Pakbeng, with border bus crossing and scenic Mekong views.
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.”
Half-day Luang Prabang class where you weave a bamboo mat, cook bamboo shoot dishes, and enjoy local music in a traditional bamboo house.
“Everything was amazing! The instructers were great and really friendly. We had a very fun time and would recommend for everyone visiting Luang Prabang.”
Small-group Kuang Si Falls day trip from Luang Prabang with a forest trek, time to swim, and a Mekong sunset cruise with drinks.
“It was a nice day out, with short visit to a Hmong village and then the beautiful waterfalls. On the way back the guide initiated a stop at a buffalo ice cream shop. That was a nice bonus.”
Hands-on rice farming near Luang Prabang with bamboo, sugar cane pressing and lunch, in small groups. Funds support local English classes.
“This was quite possibly the best experience I had in Laos. You get to see and have an hands-on experience in growing, harvesting, cooking and (of course) eating rice. Kham was wonderful - friendly, fun and knowledgeable. A definite must-do while in Luang Prabang!”
Temple hopping plus Kuang Si Falls in one day, with early alms, small-group care, air-conditioned pickup, and cold-water fun.
“The first part of the tour was very interesting, the Royal Palace and museum, and the temples. Our guide was very good. The second half, the waterfall was less interesting. Forty minutes would have been more than enough, but one couple wanted to spend 1hr 40mins, which was far too much time.”
