Laos · TOUR REVIEWS
One river, three towns, and never quite enough days. The 15 here are the bookings worth building a trip around, each with its price and its running time. Everything else follows below.
Cruise the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, taste Lao whiskey, swim at Kuang Si Falls, visit a Hmong village, and enjoy lunch for $48.
“Good value varied inclusive tour. Bring your swimming trunks if you want to swim in the waterfall pools”
Cruise the Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, taste Lao rice whiskey, enjoy an elephant-camp buffet, and swim at Kuang Si Falls in one full day.
“A very interesting trip around the most beautiful places around the city. We definitely recommend our guide Mr. PingPong. During the entire trip he took great care of the whole group, took care of the smallest details and was also very helpful and involved. He made our day!”
Kayak the Nam Song, tube through wartime caves, enjoy a Lao picnic, and choose between Vang Vieng ziplining or Blue Lagoon 1.
“This was a really fun experience! My guide was awesome. He was funny and kind, and made sure that we all had a good time. The food was quite good as well. I would definitely recommend this trip. You also arrive back into town early enough to do something before sunset - if you plan ahead. (I arrived back in town about 14:30 - I did not book the option with the blue lagoon, I think they may have arrived back a little later).”
Cruise the Mekong from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves, taste Lao whisky, enjoy lunch, and choose a morning or sunset return.
“Amazing!! We loved our tour guide and the captain of our boat, the views were stunning in the morning and the cave was super cool. Highly recommend!!”
Review of Luang Prabang’s UNESCO city tour, with temples, alms giving, Royal Palace, Phousi Hill, Kuang Si Falls, and practical tips.
“We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about life in Lao and its history.”
Hike Namxay Viewpoint, swim at Blue Lagoon 1, and visit Phoukham Cave on a practical four-hour Vang Vieng tour.
“I highly recommend this tour with this company. I could not have done it without my wonderful guide Goddat. He was extremely kind, patient and gentle as getting to the top of Namxay was extremely challenging. He literally helped my hand and pulled me up until we got to the viewpoint which was totally worth it. I am 66 years old and am so glad that Goddat encouraged me to do it. He held my water, bag and took multiple photos. The cave is a little less challenging and not so high (around 15 minutes to get to the top). The final reward was plunging in the ice cold waters…”
See Kuang Si Falls, swim in turquoise pools, visit a rice farm, and cruise the Mekong at sunset for $35 from Luang Prabang.
“tour guide was amazing and everything was well organised”
Cook five Lao dishes, visit a local market, receive a Baci blessing, and enjoy Hmong music at a family home near Luang Prabang.
“I thought this would just be a cooking class. It had so many parts to it and in the space of 4 hours we learned so much. I would 100% recommend this to anyone”
Review of the two-day Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang slow boat transfer, with border tips, Pakbeng advice, costs, comfort, and seating details.
Kayak the Nam Song, tube through Tham Nam, explore Angel Cave, and enjoy a banana-leaf BBQ lunch on this five-hour Vang Vieng tour.
“Fantastic. I guide was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, practical and caring. This trip was amazing in many ways. The company provided everything like a waterproof bag, towels, straps for anyone with glasses. Come enjoy for yourself. Don't forget to bring slippers or water shoes.”
Paddle the Nam Ou and Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, enjoy a riverside buffet, swim at Kuang Si Falls, and visit a Hmong village.
“Such a great time Kayaking! Mungkone was a great guide, he made our trip very memorable. This activity is a wonderful way to take in the natural beauty of Laos. The buffet lunch at the end was delicious! Khop chai! 🙏🏼”
Weave bamboo, cook Lao dishes, and meet local hosts at a traditional house near Luang Prabang for a hands-on half-day experience.
“Spent a lovely morning working with bamboo. Lots of different activities were on offer and they were presented with love and professionalism. A very worthwhile experience if you like crafting and cooking while you're visiting Luang Prabang.”
Review of Luang Prabang’s Kuang Si Falls trip, with swimming, forest paths, hotel pickup, Hmong village stops, and a Mekong sunset cruise.
“Waterfalls fairly good but similar to lots of ones we had already seen in SE Asia. The cruise back along the Mekong river was the highlight for us 5/5! Really relaxing, great views with the sunset and a big bottle of beer to go with it.”
Work rice fields, weave bamboo, press sugar cane, and eat Luang Prabang dishes at a community farm supporting local students.
“This was an amazing experience. The farm is beautiful, nestled against the mountain. You learn all about organic rice farming and get to participate. Johnny, our guide was very knowledgeable and told us family stories. Planting, harvesting and cooking rice is a long process - most which I had no idea about before today. I highly recommend this tour!”
Explore Luang Prabang’s temples, Royal Palace, morning market, and Kuang Si Falls on a full-day tour with transport and local guides.
“A must do tour ! All the important sights of Luang Prabang plus a refreshing visit to the waterfalls! Tour was nicely planned and done !”
Pick a river town, a waterfall or a kitchen.
