Laos · WATERFALL & LAGOON DAYS
Kuang Si is the headline, but it is not the only swimming hole in the country: jungle falls, spring-fed pools and the lagoons under Vang Vieng’s cliffs. The 15 below rank the swimming days by the people who dried off afterwards.
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!”
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.”
Kayak the Nam Ou and Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves, swim at Kuang Si Falls, and enjoy a Laotian buffet lunch in Luang Prabang
“Breathtaking views of the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers as we kayaked with our small group. After a delicious buffet lunch and some time with the elephants, we truly enjoyed the beauty and coolness of the Kwang Si Waterfalls. Though a long Read more”
Nam Ou river cruise from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw with bento Lao lunch, village visit, waterfall hike, and sunset.
“An excellent full day trip from Luang Prebang to Nong Khiaw. Our guide Nouan (Manifa Travel) was excellent throughout - providing informative commentary on our guided hike and always ensuring we had drinks and were comfortable on the boat trips. One of the most enjoyable trips to get between LP and NK and excellent value for money. An extremely well organised and efficient travel company including pick up from the hotel in the morning.”
Luang Prabang bamboo weaving and Lao cooking, then Kuang Si Falls with sun bears and a swim. Small group, full-day value.
“This tour was the BEST thing we did in Laos and I highly recommend to anyone visiting!! Sai taught us so much about Laos and about the use of Bamboo. His family was so welcoming, friendly and made us feel at home. We had so much fun bamboo weaving and cooking delicious food! Thank you!!!”
Bike Vang Vieng countryside and swim at Blue Lagoon One, plus Phu Kham Cave hike and lunch. Small-group tour with hotel pickup.
“Great bike ride and loved the visits to the Blue Lagoons. Our guide was very helpful and cooked us a delicious lunch at the side of the lagoon. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend”
Spend a day in Luang Prabang learning elephant care at MandaLao, watching riverside bathing, then hike Kuang Si Falls and visit Hmong village.
“Excellent experience. We had an amazing guide. Always preferable to request a new minivan instead of one of the older ones. The fall were absolutely stunning. Impressive in many ways.”
Private full-day Luang Prabang trip with Phosi Market, Lao villages, Kuang Si swim, bear sanctuary, and included lunch plus hotel pickup.
“"La" our tourguide was incredibly knowledgable, patient, and enthusiastic. It exceeded our expectations and ended up being one of my favorite spots in Asia. The waterfall is even more beautiful than the pictures. Would hands down plan another trip here with the same tourguide/company.”
Full-day tour from Pakse to Tad Gneuang and Tad Fane waterfalls, then UNESCO Vat Phou and hilltop Wat Phousalao views.
“Professional guide and safe driver with a nearly new van. Interesting tour which is worth to do.”
Join a full-day Luang Prabang trek to Kuang Si Waterfall, with village walks, possible swimming, Bear Rescue Center, and hotel pickup.
“we had a great trek with DANG all day long. Thanks to him for sharing with us his expérience. We had a great day with him !!!!”
A half-day-plus trek from Luang Prabang through Khmu and Hmong villages, finishing with a Nam Khan boat ride and possible Tad Sae Falls swim.
“Guide et chauffeur parfait. Guide (Linh ?) à l’écoute et parfait pour cette excursion en privé.”
Private Luang Prabang day trip by boat to Pak Ou Caves and on to Kuang Si Falls, with pickup, lunch, water, and entry fees included.
“Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si waterfall might be the most popular sightseeing points in Ruang Prabang. The tour planned to visit both of them and other local villages are plus. People are kind but the road condition was pretty bad. Tour guide, fRead more”
Day trip from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls, with Mekong boat ride, swimming, and the bear sanctuary.
“Lunch was quite bad, considering the high cost of the tour package… it was in a local eating place outside the entrance to the waterfalls… full of flies, stray cats and dogs”
Full-day trek in Luang Prabang to Kuang Si Falls with village views, swimming time, and a Bear Rescue Center visit, with lunch included.
“This trek was awesome! It was a great way to meet some locals and support farmers and other community members on our way to Kunag-Si. Our guide was awesome and taught us lots on the way.”
Vang Vieng one-day adventure with Nam Song kayaking, Tham Chang cave tire rafting, jungle zipline, Blue Lagoon 3, and lunch.
“la tyrolienne par contre le guide etais très pressé c est beaucoup trop chère par rapport aux activités proposées.”
Every kind of Lao day out, and the best of each.
