Laos · TOUR REVIEWS
Laos rewards the unhurried, but an itinerary still has to get booked. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath once the shortlist runs out.
Mekong cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls from Luang Prabang, with whisky tasting, buffet lunch, and sunset options.
“Early morning pick up to the boat. The boat was quite basic but had tea and coffee. The river journey was a bit cold and lasted 2 hours and was nice to see the scenery and get the fresh air. We stopped at the whisky village for 30 minutes wRead more”
A 9-hour Luang Prabang cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls, with Lao rice whiskey tastings, elephants, and time to swim.
“The activity was very Nice and relaxing..The guide Whon, was taking care All of us All the time, an also so comprehensive in the information....definetly recomand!!!”
Kayak the Nam Song River, tube through Tham Norn cave, enjoy a banana-leaf picnic, then add zip line or Blue Lagoon if you want.
“So much fun and what a value for money! Personal favourite was the kayaking - definitely recommend!”
Cruise the Mekong to UNESCO Pak Ou Caves, taste local rice whiskey, and eat a big buffet lunch with morning or sunset options.
“it all started in absolute chaos... earlier than scheduled and then earlier again...but everyone was helpful and tried their best ! So I'm not complaining, since the tour was very interesting and went on well Sunset on the Mekong is an absolute must !”
Join a Luang Prabang highlights tour with hotel transfers, early alms-giving, temple stops, Phousi Hill views, and optional Kuang Si Falls.
“Our Guide Bun was incredible. So much detailed knowledge of Luang Prabang, its culture and history. Lots of beautiful temples and interesting Royal history. The highlight was the Alms for the monks at daybreak where Bun had organised our position, temple scarf and rice to place in the Monks Bowls He was very attentive to our needs and we were grateful for the water and cool towels he had for us after our climb up Phussy Mountain for a spectacular view.”
A 4-hour Vang Vieng half-day with Namxay Viewpoint, Blue Lagoon 1 swim, and Phoukham Cave, with pickup and entrance fees included.
“Namxay viewpoint is good. But know that it is a very strenuous hike up. Round trip one mile. I must say Blue lagoon is a disappointment. It is just a small area of water. Guides were friendly and did their best, but the transport is pretty primitive, squeezed in a back of a truck.”
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.”
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!”
Ride a 2-day slow boat from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang with an overnight in PakBeng, including Thai-Lao border bus transfer for about $75.
Nam Song kayaking and cave tubing in Vang Vieng, explore Sleeping and Angel caves, enjoy BBQ lunch on banana leaves, with pickup and gear.
“Overall the tour was good. The small rapids are exciting. Transport in an open Tuktuk was very cold in the morning, so bring something extra to wear. My tour was supposed to be 7 hours but we were rushed all day and I was back an hour early. I would have like to have more breaks between all the activities. If the Ziplining is not included in your package you can buy it for about 15$ there. Otherwise you will have to wait for all Zipliners around 40min. But it was fun. The tubing in the cave is a 10min activity. All in all a nice day and well organised,…”
Kayak Luang Prabang’s Nam Ou and Mekong rivers to Pak Ou caves, swim at Kuang Si Falls, then enjoy a riverside buffet and Hmong village stop.
“The tour was made by our brilliant tour guide Year. Cannot praise him enough for his enthusiasm, how informative he was and language skills which were superb! Best tour we’ve taken in our 6 week trip of South East Asia. Thank you Year!”
Luang Prabang bamboo weaving and cooking class: learn Lao bamboo culture, weave a souvenir mat, cook bamboo shoots, enjoy music.
“We had the most amazing time at the Bamboo Experience, it truly was an all encompassing experience that I would recommend to anyone visiting Luang Prabang. The night was filled with so many activities and it was so clear that everyone involved was very passionate about bamboo and its infinite uses. Making the bamboo coaster was such a fun time especially learning from a master weaver, the food was delicious and we were given so many different dishes. And ending the night with music and dancing was just perfect. Overall it was a magical night that was totally worth the money. Really everyone was so kind and knowledgeable. Thank you…”
Small group Kuang Si Waterfalls day trip from Luang Prabang with hotel pickup, forest trek, swim time, and Mekong sunset cruise.
“We chose the private tour so that we could spend more time at the waterfall and also pay extra to visit the butterfly park. It was great having a nice car to drive the small roads in and our guide was very patient with us when we were taking so many photos at the waterfalls, then looked after our bags when we went to swim in them! Although it cost more I think it was definitely worth it.”
A hands-on rice farming day near Luang Prabang with workshops, rice snacks, optional lunch, and proceeds that support local students.
“Today we learned about rice farming. They have you take your shoes off and become a rice farmer for the day. You learn how to plant the seeds and then till the area to be planted using their water buffalo. How to harvest the rice, and cook the rice. I would do this tour again.”
Luang Prabang temples, alms, Mount Phousi views, and Kuang Si Falls with Hmong museum, guided and air-conditioned.
“Could not get in tocuh with guide and didnt have tour can i get refunded ? They did not reply to whatsapp”
Every kind of Lao day out, and the best of each.
