Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls

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About this activity

This full-day private tour combines a Luang Prabang city tour with an afternoon excursion to Kuang Si Waterfall. In Luang Prabang, you will visit various temples and royal palaces and learn about Lao history culture and local life. Walking with a local guide, you will hear stories about the history of the temples and the city, Buddhist stories and legends painted all over the walls of the temples, and more, giving you a taste of Luang Prabang's culture. In the afternoon, we will head to Kuang Si Waterfall. There will be time to bathe in the emerald green waterfalls and visit a bear rescue center. On the way back, we will visit a Hmong village and have the opportunity to meet the ethnic minorities and get a glimpse of their culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: Japanese, English
Operated by: Manifa travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance fees: Kuang Si Waterfall 100,000 LAK (Approx. $4.40 USD)
Not included: Entrance fees: Phou Si Hill 60,000 LAK (Approx. $2.70 USD)
Not included: Entrance fees: Wat Xieng Thong 60,000 LAK (Approx. $2.70 USD)
Not included: Entrance fees: Luang Prabang National Museum (Royal Palace) 200,000 LAK (Approx. $8.90 USD)

Itinerary

Alms Giving Ceremony

30 min

[5:30 am opition only] In Buddhism, alms or almsgiving is the respect given by a lay Buddhist to a Buddhist monk, nun, spiritually-developed person or other sentient being. It is not charity as presumed by Western interpreters. It is important to know the ceremony is also a spiritual practice to accumulate good karma for those who give the alms. It is closer to a symbolic connection to the spiritual realm and to show humbleness and respect in the presence of the secular society. The act of almsgiving connects the human to the monk and what he represents.

The morning alms giving is a living Buddhist tradition for the people of Luang Prabang which, because of its beauty, has become a major tourist attraction. However, when tourists are unaware of its customs their inappropriate behaviors can be disruptive.
The Morning Market

20 min

[5:30 opition tour only] I Following alms giving, we visit a local morning market. Luang Prabang morning market lining a couple of quiet streets near the Royal Palace, starts early and is over by mid-morning. It sets up along a couple of side-streets next to one of the city’s many Wats. A butcher and some of the more touristy stalls have actual tables for their wares. But most of the vendors, selling anything from rice, to fresh vegetables, to steamed fish, frogs, and anything else that might be the day’s catch, just set up on the ground.

We go back to your accommodation and have a free time for breakfast until 8:30 am.
Royal Palace Museum

one hour Admission not included

[The museum is closed on the last Thursday of every month and cannot be visited] Explore the former royal residence and discover the story of the Lao royal family through its rooms and collections. Your guide will tailor the explanations to make the visit engaging for the whole family.
Mount Phousi

30 min Admission not included

Climb the steps to the summit for panoramic views over the old town, the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, and the surrounding mountains. The climb is optional; if you prefer a gentler morning, your guide can adjust the route.
Wat Prah Buddhabat

15 min

Visit this local temple for a Buddhist blessing, subject to the monk’s availability. The ritual includes a sprinkling of holy water and the tying of cotton threads around your wrists, with wishes for well-being and good fortune.
Wat Xiengthong

40 min Admission not included

Discover one of Luang Prabang’s most important historic temples, known for its graceful, sweeping roofs and intricate decoration. Your guide will introduce its history and explain some of the stories behind the artwork.
Riverview Park

10 min

Finish with a short walk to the tip of the peninsula, where the Nam Khan River meets the Mekong.
Kuang Si Falls

2 h 30 min Admission not included

Kuang Si Waterfalls
Stop 9

15 min

Visit Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm for terraced-field scenery and fresh sugarcane juice, and finish with a Mekong sunset cruise
Stop 10

2 hours

[Joint tour options only] The journey continues as we follow the water's path to the Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm. Witness how the falls' water irrigates the terraced paddies and taste fresh, traditionally pressed sugarcane juice. You'll see firsthand the vital connection between the forest, the water, and the local way of life.

Conclude your unforgettable day with a magnificent sunset cruise, returning to Luang Prabang around 6:30 PM. This gentle journey back on the Mekong perfectly captures the tranquil spirit of your adventure.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

L'hotel Souvannaphoum
Villa Phathana Royal View Hotel
Luang Prabang Legend Hotel
Burasari Heritage Luang Prabang
Villa Lao Wooden House
Anisa Mekong Riverside Villa
Le Bel Air Resort Luang Prabang
Sanctuary Luang Prabang Hotel
The Belle Rive Boutique Hotel
Sakura Wood House
VillaSomPhong Namkhan View
Amantaka

and 304 more pickup points

We will pick you up from any accommodation in Luang Prabang city.

Choose the 5:30 tour start if you want to participate in the early morning almsgiving

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Joint Tour (English)

Activity: City tour (8:30-12:00) Kuang Si Falls (2:00-5:30)

Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6

Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place

Pickup included
Private Tour (English)

Participate in alms giving: Choose 5:30. for joining alms giving. Exact pick-up time varies with sunrise

Require cash payment on site: Wat Xignthong (30,000 LAK) Royal Palace (60,000 LAK) Mount Phousi (30,000LAK) total about US$6

Duration: 12 hours

lunch: is not included. We can take you to a restaurant of your choice in town or near Kuang Si falls. Contact us for recommendation

minivan air conditioned

Dress code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.

Pickup included
Joint Tour alms giving

Require cash payment on site: Alms giving / morning market (sunrise -6:30) City tour (8:30-12:00) Kuang Si Falls (2:00-5:30)

Dress Code: During sightseeing, you will enter the temple. Please do not wear revealing clothing as this is a sacred place.

Pickup included
Joint tour (Japanese)

schedule: Alms giving / morning market (sunrise -6:30) City tour (8:30-12:00) Kuang Si Falls (2:00-5:30)

Pickup included