The 14 Best Evening Experiences in Laos

1.Afternoon Kuang Si Waterfalls & Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 158 reviews · 5 hours · from $35Our pick

Kuang Si Waterfalls swim and trails, then a Mekong sunset long-tail cruise with one drink, plus hotel pickup in Luang Prabang.

“great guide and transport. loved sthe village ststop off and the little museum and demonstrations qere excellent. waterfalls impressive bit very crowded and very difficult to get in and out of for us oldies. lots of large stones under the watet but mot visible. . .Market area near falls very untidy.”

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2.Evening Cooking Class & Local Baci Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 151 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Luang Prabang evening cooking class with a local market visit, then a family Baci ceremony with blessings, music, and rice-field views.

“such a nice family business with nice and funny owners, I really enjoyed the day!”

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3.Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $68

Evening tuk-tuk food tour in Luang Prabang with hotel pickup, small-group local tastings, BBQ, hot pot, coconut pancakes, Beer Lao.

“We had fun trying out dishes we wouldn't have otherwise! The hot pot was a highlight, do not miss out on this!”

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4.Mekong Sunset Cruise & Lao Tasting Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Luang Prabang solar Mekong sunset cruise with Lao mojito, a 7-dish tasting platter, and a bamboo leaf wish and fish release ritual.

“Average. They didn’t check our tickets properly and if we didn’t ask for the tasting dinner we would have missed out. Cocktails were mostly all sold out and the one we had wasn’t very nice. The fish release isn’t you doing it yourself but the wishes and worries was a nice idea. Not sure if I’d do this again nor recommend”

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5.From Chiang Rai : 2 Day 1 Night Slow Boat to Luang Prabang

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 2 days · from $85

A 2-day slow boat ride from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang with an overnight stop in Pakbeng, plus border support and UNESCO finale.

“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.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $41

Kayak Luang Prabang rivers to Pak Ou caves, see thousands of Buddha icons, 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”

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7.Sunset Cruise Luang Prabang

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · from $35

Mekong sunset cruise in Luang Prabang on a solar-powered double-deck boat, cocktails included, 2 hours from Khem Khong.

“We paid $35 per person. When we got to the departure location, the company was advertising it for 295,000 Kip ($13.57) per person. I knew there would be a price difference, but triple is a total rip off price gouging. You can go to Sa Sa Sunset Cruise yourself, and not get ripped off. Screw Viator!!! Never will use them again.”

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8.Evening Bamboo weaving & Cooking classes join-in

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $25Best value

Evening Luang Prabang bamboo weaving and cooking class with dinner, bamboo shoot dishes, and hands-on craft in a small group.

“Wonderful experience did much more than expected. Market shopping for fresh produce, shamen blessing and singing, bamboo weaving, cooking class was well explained and very hands on then after eating our meal we had the experience of a local pipe player, listening and playing. Finally all the people were so friendly and helpful. Excellent experience thank you”

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9.Private Full-day Must-See Sights & Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $149

Private full-day Vientiane tour with Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, Patuxay, Talad Sao Market, and a Mekong sunset view.

“Hyvä ohjelma. Hyvä auto. Melko Hyvä opas, jonka englantia oli välillä työlästä ymmärtää.”

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10.Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $55

A sunset Mekong cruise from Luang Prabang, guided photo help, then SinDat hot pot with snacks, local beer, and bottled water.

“What a great evening. Our guide, Mr Tid, was very informative & explained many things about the Mekong River.”

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11.Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $70

Eat Luang Prabang at night from a private tuk-tuk, with hotel pickup, family-run stops, 4-5 tastings, and unlimited Beer Laos drinks.

“Guide very knowledgeable about the local food. We went to a place the locals eat for excellent local food. Very pleasant evening with good company.”

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12.Unwind with a Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $35

Sunset cruise on the Mekong in Luang Prabang, run by Victoria Xiengthong Palace. Small group, hotel service, snacks and drinks included.

“We booked this last minute so hadn’t done any research which is unusual. However it turned out to be a truly amazing experience and one we will never forget. We felt like royalty it was that good. The food amazing, the sunset spectacular and overall service way over 5 stars. Absolutely recommend this to anyone.”

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13.Sunset Cruise in Luang Prabang with Live Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $45

Catch the Mekong’s sunset from Luang Prabang on a 1.5-hour cruise with live onboard Lao dance, snacks, and a non-alcoholic welcome drink.

“The traditional dance, music, and snack plate of Laotian food were excellent. It was a very relaxing way to spend a few hours. The scenery along the Mekon River was breathtaking. It would be perfect if there was an English speaking guide to Read more”

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14.Luang Prabang Night-time Explorer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $89

A 3-hour Luang Prabang night outing with petanque, night markets, a Mekong BBQ dinner, and cocktails at Hive Bar.

“I had to give this tour the lowest rating because it simply didnt match the description provided in Viator. We have used Viator extensively and still have a lot of faith in their offerings. In this case however, something went awry. Viator made it uRead more”

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