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Set where the Ou River (Nam Ou) meets the Mekong, about 19 miles (30 kilometers) from Luang Prabang, the Pak Ou Caves are one of the most popular sights accessible from the city. A place of worship for over 1,000 years, they are home to thousands of Buddhas left by grateful pilgrims. The lower cave has both more light and more visitors than the upper cave.
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PAK OU CAVES, KUANG SI WATERFALL & BEAR RESCUE CENTER - Luang Prabang full day
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Combine two Luang Prabang highlights on a full-day tour to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfall, coordinating transport, river crossings, and tours to ensure you can reach both destinations in a single day. With the option to choose between an individualized private tour or a cost-effective group tour, you can create the perfect outing—whether you’re a solo traveler or exploring with friends.
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$94.36
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$94.36
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1 DAY Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves. Kuang Si Waterfalls . Local Villages
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There’s no need to negotiate with boatmen on the waterfront for this Mekong cruise. Booking online ensures a comprehensive guided door-to-door package at a fixed price. Cruise from Luang Prabang to the Pak Ou Caves with a stop to taste rice whiskey and explore a cave. After lunch in an elephant camp, travel by car to the Kuang Si Falls and visit a Hmong village. Upgrade for a private tour.
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$127.18
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$127.18
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FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves
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・Spectacular kayaking on the Mekong and the Nam Ou rivers. You will find the diverse nature and landscapes of Luang Prabang
・Pak Ou Caves is 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.
・Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river.
・The Kuang Si Falls is a three levelled waterfalls that begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside and lead to the main fall with a 60 metres (200 ft) drop. This large cascade falls might just be the ultimate highlight of any trip to Laos.
・The tour date is reschedulable until 7 pm day before. Please contact us by email or message or visit Manifa Travel office (opposite of Villa Santi Hotel)
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$44.88
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$44.88
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Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Fall Day Tour
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See the beauty and hidden wonders of Laos on this Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls day tour. Follow your friendly local guide through the streets of Luang Prabang, then make your way along the Mekong River to the Buddha-filled caves of Pak Ou. You'll visit a rural village where locals make rice wine and see how indigenous people live. Next, head to the stunning waterfalls of Kuang Si and savor a picnic lunch in one of the country's most picturesque destinations.
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$106.67
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$106.67

Private Day Trip to Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall from Luang Prabang
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Spend the day exploring nature outside Luang Prabang with this incredible tour that showcases the best of the outdoors. Venture to Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall. Swim in a natural pool and hike through rugged jungle landscapes.
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$150.00
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$150.00

2 Days Cruise from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
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Take the scenic route from Huay Xai on the Thailand border to Luang Prabang on this 2-day cruise. Soak up the scenery as you cruise along the Mekong River, stop at local villages, and enjoy a buffet lunch on-board the boat. After an overnight stay (own expense) in Pakbeng, continue to Luang Prabang, stopping along the way to visit the Pak Ou Caves.
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$192.31
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$192.31
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A Venerable Cruise to the Pak Ou Caves
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Cruise along the Mekong River and explore the sacred caves of Pak Ou on this full-day tour from Luang Prabang. Get a taste of local life along the Mekong as you pass by rural villages, peek into handicrafts workshops, and sample traditional rice wine. After a lunch of typical Lao cuisine (included), continue to the beautiful Pak Ou Caves and marvel at the thousands of Buddha statues on display.
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$105.13
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$105.13
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Private Luang Prabang Tour Including Pak Ou Cave and Nam Ou River Cruise
Escape the city for a scenic cruise along the Nam Ou River on this full-day private tour from Luang Prabang. Along the way, explore inside the sacred Pak Ou Cave, sample traditional Lao rice whisky in Ban Xang Hai village and marvel at age-old handicrafts like silk weaving and wood paper making in Ban Xang Khong village.
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$134.00
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$134.00

3-Day Laos Classic Tour
Experience classic Laos on a 3-day tour from Luang Prabang to the region’s most iconic sites. Walk the atmospheric streets of Luang Prabang’s old town, then explore the National Museum, 16th-century temples and a hilltop stupa with views of the broad Mekong River. Experience the hushed beauty of the local monks’ early-morning procession, and navigate the Mekong River to sacred caves and a rural village; leave the colonial city behind for the serenity of Kuang Si Waterfall, and get a glimpse of life in local Hmong and Khmu communities.
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$601.30
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$601.30
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Pak Ou Caves Day Excursion
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The Pak Ou Caves are one of Laos’ most important Buddhist sites, located around an hour from Luang Prabang. This tour takes the scenic route from Luang Prabang with a cruise along the Mekong River. Stop at the temple shrine of Wat Done Khoun Nelemith, explore the famous Pak Ou Caves, and enjoy lunch on-board as you cruise back to the city.
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$54.36
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$54.36

Vientiane_ Luang Prabang 4 Days 3 Nights
To explore the enrich culture and history of Laos, there is no better way than visiting it's 2 most interesting and biggest cities. Let put yourself immerse in the distinctive beauty in romantic view on the bank of Mekong River in Vientiane and stunning landscapes in sunset in Luang Prabang. All will make your trip unforgettable.
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$625.65
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$625.65
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Luang Prabang_ Vientiane 6 Days 5 Nights
Skip the itinerary planning and check off the highlights of landlocked Laos on this 5-night guided tour that covers Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, and Vientiane. Tour the temples and palaces of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, watch monks receive alms, and cruise to the Pak Ou Caves. Then admire the karst landscapes of Vang Vieng and spend the day exploring Vientiane. Tour includes B&B accommodation and airport transfers.
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$948.72
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$948.72
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3-day Highlights of Luang Prabang, Laos
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Luang Prabang in on an 3-day tour of all the highlights, that strikes an ideal balance of cultural landmarks and natural wonders.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Experiencing the peaceful ambiance of Luang Prabang and visiting its cultural heritage sites
• Visiting the sacred Pak Ou Caves and a traditional Lao textile village by boat
• Watching a procession of saffron-robbed monks collecting alms at sunrise
• Feeling the mist of one of Asia's most spectacular natural attractions, Kuang Si Waterfalls
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$397.95
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$397.95
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Luang Prabang City Tour and Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves
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See the best of Luang Prabang and its natural surroundings on a full-day tour that covers the UNESCO-listed historic centre and the Pak Ou Caves. This excursion provides a stress-free introduction for first-time visitors and allows you to explore Laos’ second city without having to worry about getting lost. Plus, all admission tickets and lunch are included.
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$110.77
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$110.77
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12-Day Fascinating Laos Cambodia
Start in Luang Prabang and end in Siem Reap! With the discovery tour 12 Days Fascinating Laos Cambodia, you have a 12 day tour package taking you from Luang Prabang to Siem Reap and through Luang Prabang, Laos and 7 other destinations in Asia. 12 Days Fascinating Laos Cambodia is a small group tour that includes accommodation as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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$1,332.00
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$1,332.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Delight of Luang Prbang
We are selected the best excursion to customize this trip to ensure that our customer possibly to experience all the essential activity in our home. The trip cover all highlight but we are hard hard to escort you to avoid the touristic site, your private trip is our responsible mission.
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$261.54
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$261.54

6-Day Private Laos Tour to Vientiane, Pak Ou Cave, Luang Prabang
Visit the best cities in Laos that you should not miss - the capital city Vientiane and the charming town Luang Prabang. It combines both the culture of the most splendid and classical Buddhist temples as well as the relaxing and enjoyable natural beauty experience of the Mekong River and Kuang Si Waterfall. The visits to local villages such as Ban Xang Khong and Black Hmong Ethnic Village also provide you an opportunity to get close to the traditional crafts and lifestyle.
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$1,127.00
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$1,127.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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6-Day Lively Laos
Embark on a sightseeing tour of the city’s major historic sites including religious museums of Wat Sisaket, the oldest temple that survived from the Siamese war of 1828 with its cloister containing more than 8000 Buddha statues; Wat Ho Prakeo, the former home-temple of the Emerald Buddha statue or Pra Keo; That Luang Stupa, the single most important monument in Laos, which was built to cover the original small stupa, containing a piece of the chest bone of Buddha; Patouxay (Lao Arc de Triomphe), built quite recently in commemoration of those who died during the wars in the past and it is today the landmark of Vientiane.
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$614.00
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$614.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Luang Prabang 4 Day 3 Night Tour
Spend your 4 days in the former capital of Lao PDR, Luang Prabang. You will have such a good time exploring the tranquil streets, beautiful landscape and interesting culture. You surely will have a good time during your stay in this lovely city.
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$546.16
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$546.16
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3-Day Discover Luang Prabang City Tour including Airport Transfer
Trying to plan your time in a country you've never visited can often be a difficult task. Save yourself days of advance planning by opting for a 3-day tour of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's regarded as the cultural capital of Laos. A private guide takes care of organizing accommodation, transfers, and activities, and offers both undivided attention and insider knowledge.
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$240.00
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$240.00

Luang Prabang – 4000 Islands
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Start in Luang Prabang and end in Pakse! We will arrive in the core of Laotian culture - Luang Prabang - where sparkles with its flickering verifiable and strict destinations just as broad regular magnificence. As an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city is an appealing goal that you can't miss on your Laos visit. Next destination, 4000 Islands is a beguiling little jewel of a spot settled at the foot of Laos on the Cambodian border, and as the name recommends, comprises of bunches of small islands dissipated in the huge Mekong Delta.
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$1,150.00
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$1,150.00

Pak Ou Caves, Xang Kong and Xang Hai village, Kuang Si Falls - Mon tribe village
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Delve deeper into the cultural heart of Laos during a tour that takes you out of the UNESCO-listed centre and into the natural surroundings of Luang Prabang. You’ll travel between dispersed landmarks such as the Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Falls, and two tribal villages in air-conditioned comfort, without having to adapt to a new style of driving yourself. Plus, your tour includes hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off.
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$144.88
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$144.88

Luang Prabang 3 Day 2 Night Tour
If you are about to visit Lao PDR, Luang Prabang is a not-to-be-missed place. Enjoy a 3 day tour of Luang Prabang with us, you will explore the timeless, tranquil beauty in this ancient former capital
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$453.85
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$453.85
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One day city tour and Pak Ou caves including lunch
Even if you only have a day to discover the UNESCO World Heritage–listed city of Luang Prabang, make the most of it on this door-to-door tour. Cruise the Mekong to the Pak Ou Caves, with a stop at the whiskey village of Ban Xang Hai. In town, tour the Royal Palace Museum, Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, Wat Xieng Thong, and Wat Wisunarat, then watch the sunset from Mt. Phousi.
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$157.70
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$157.70
FAQ’s
Should I book Pak Ou Caves tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Pak Ou Caves can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 45 Pak Ou Caves tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Pak Ou Caves 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Pak Ou Caves costs USD 38.47. Guided Pak Ou Caves tours start around USD 38.47 per person. See all 45 Pak Ou Caves tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Pak Ou Caves?
The best ways to experience Pak Ou Caves are:
- PAK OU CAVES, KUANG SI WATERFALL & BEAR RESCUE CENTER - Luang Prabang full day
- 1 DAY Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves. Kuang Si Waterfalls . Local Villages
- FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves
- Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Fall Day Tour
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