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

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Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

・Spectacular kayaking on the Mekong and the Nam Ou rivers. You will find the diverse nature and landscapes of Luang Prabang

・Pak Ou Caves are well known as Tham Ting or Ting Cave, located on the riverbank, about 25km from Luang Prabang. The cave is very beautiful and filled with thousands of Buddha images and has long served as a pilgrimage site for all kinds of people, including members of the former royal family.

・Optional Sunset Cruise. Enjoy the slow relaxing pace of the Mekong with a lovely sunset backdrop.

・Reschedulable until 7 pm day before. Please contact us by email or message or visit Manifa Travel office (opposite of Villa Santi Hotel)

・Upgrade to private tour on request (Your own guide, Private transportation)

・This tour is operated by Manifa Travel. More than 25 years of experience in the travel & tourism industries in Luang Prabang. We are committed to maintaining sustainable relationships and creating positive impacts on the animals, land & communities of Laos

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Manifa travel

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Kayak
Included: Buffet or Picnic lunch (Vegetarian option available on request)

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) 60,000 LAK (Approx. $2.70 USD)

Itinerary

Starting Kayak on the Nam Ou River at 10:00 am (13:30) from Ban Pak Ou or Ban Hat Kho (depending on the level and physical strength) We enjoy a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside and see a wonderful nature built limestone cliffs called Pha Aen. Upon arrival at the confluence of two rivers, Pak Ou, we visit the famous Pak Ou Caves. We will explore the Buddha caves with guide about 30 min. (Full day tour will have a lunch break there) We start the second course of the kayaking on the Mekong River. We paddle down the Mekong for 30 minutes until we ended our Kayak at Manifa Elephant Camp. We can take a shower and relax in their garden overlooking the Mekong river. We then take a car or boat (optional sunset cruise) back to Luang Prabang. Along the way, we stop at Ban Xang Hai village, where the local rice wine is produced. Return to your accommodation or city center at around 2 pm (half day), 4-5 pm (full day). 6 pm (Sunset cruise)

Stop 1
Pak Ou Caves
Whisky Village

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

Your accommodation in Luang Prabang city or Manifa Travel office at around 8:30 am (±15 min). Please let us know your hotel / guest house in advance.

Please fill in the name of your accommodation in "Special Requirements" field on booking or notice us by the day before tour.

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
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Morning Half Day Kayak

Duration: 5 hours: Pickup at about 8:30 am, Return to the city at about 2:00 pm

Buffet lunch: Buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river

Return to the city by minivan

Pickup included
Afternoon Kayak+Sunset Cruise

Sunset Cruise 25 km

Buffet Lunch

Return to the city by boat: 2 hour sunset cruise including one drink + snack on board

Pickup included
Full Day Kayak + Sunset Cruise

Buffet lunch

Return to the city by boat: 2 hour sunset cruise including one drink + snack on board

Pickup included