⭐ Current Luang Prabang tour inventory, compared
Mekong cruises in Luang Prabang come in three kinds: half-day river trips upstream to Pak Ou, sunset cruises with a drink or dinner, and combinations with a waterfall. Compare the departure time, what is served on board and whether the boat is shared or private. The cruises are ordered by verified review count.
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.8 (2,434)
Embark on a shared or private cruise to Pak Ou Caves with a stop to taste rice whiskey and explore a cave. After lunch in an elephant camp, travel by car to Kuang Si Falls.
from €42 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.5 (382)
Explore one of Laos’ most respected holy sites, the Pak Ou Caves, on this half-day river cruise. There are 2 options for the tour: morning (upstream) and afternoon / sunset (dow…
from €34 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.6 (379)
Enjoy Kuang Si Falls at your own pace, then cruise the Mekong at sunset. Choose an afternoon visit or stay longer with a morning departure by minivan or boat.
from €29 per person
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⏱ 8 - 9 hours · 4.8 (272)
Discover Kuang Si beyond the falls. Follow the water through forests and rice fields, enjoy a traditional Lao lunch, hike historic irrigation canals to the top, swim, and return…
from €38 per person
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⏱ 1 day · 4.6 (73)
Journey from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw through the scenic Nam Ou valley. Enjoy a river cruise and village lunch, then choose a 100 Waterfalls hike or an earlier arrival withou…
from €34 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.7 (62)
Walk from a Lao village through the forest to the turquoise pools of Kuang Si Falls. Choose your starting village and route to suit your pace.
from €47 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.3 (36)
Embark on a sunset cruise along the Mekong River aboard an eco-friendly solar boat. Enjoy a Lao tasting experience as golden light reflects on the river, perfect for stunning ph…
from €39 per person
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⏱ 5.5 hours · 4.1 (19)
Discover the Kuang Si Waterfalls and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. Swim in the turquoise pools, explore forest trails, and relax with a drink on the cruise.
from €36 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.8 (13)
Cruise along the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers at sunset while enjoying Lao food tastings, a complimentary drink, and panoramic views of Luang Prabang aboard a small-group river cr…
from €19 per person
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⏱ 1 day · 4.3 (13)
Embark on a shared or private cruise to Pak Ou Caves with a stop to taste rice whiskey and explore a cave. After lunch in an elephant camp, travel by car to Kuang Si Falls.
from €41 per person
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 3.7 (9)
As the sunlight softens on the western horizon, a flowing feast quietly begins on the Mekong River. Board our cruise ship and let the river carry you gently into the most tender…
from €71 per person
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⏱ 5.5 hours · 3.7 (6)
Explore one of Laos’ most respected holy sites, the Pak Ou Caves, on this half-day river cruise. There are 2 options for the tour: morning (upstream) and afternoon / sunset (dow…
from €41 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.4 (6)
Experience the beauty of the Mekong River on a sunset cruise from Luang Prabang. Enjoy light snacks and refreshing beverages as you take in the stunning views of the sunset.
from €32 per person
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.8 (6)
Experience traditional Lao rice farming, enjoy a local lunch, and explore Kuang Si Falls via scenic trails. Return by minivan or choose an optional Mekong sunset cruise.
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.5 (6)
Enjoy a guided tour including a great bike ride outside of Luang Prabang on paved road to Kuang Si Waterfall. Have the chance to swim, visit an Asiatic Bear Sanctuary and explor…
from €117 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 3.8 (5)
Experience a Mekong River sunset cruise in Luang Prabang. Relax on a double-decker wooden boat, enjoy a local cocktail or non-alcoholic drink, and savor light snacks as you take…
from €31 per person
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 3.0 (4)
Experience the thrill of rafting through the rainforest and small rapids, then relax with a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. Enjoy delicious snacks on board.
from €26 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (2)
Discover the Pak Ou Caves, one of Luang Prabang's top attractions. Located just 25 km north of the city, this historic and sacred site draws both Laotians and international…
from €122 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 3.0 (1)
Set sail on a scenic lunch cruise along the Mekong, where nature's beauty blends seamlessly with rich cultural heritage. Enjoy a delicious set lunch, visit a weaving village…
from €59 per person
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⏱ 11 hours · 5.0 (1)
Discover Luang Prabang on a full-day tour. Join the morning alms giving, visit the Royal Palace Museum, cruise to Pak Ou Caves, and see whisky making at Ban Xang Hai.
from €230 per person
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⏱ 20 - 140 minutes 0
Enjoy a 20-minute Mekong speedboat ride with a brief captain-supervised steering experience. Add an optional A ONE sunset cruise with local snacks and a drink.
from €34 per person
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⏱ 6 hours 0
Luang Prabang: Heritage City Tour & Sunset Mekong Cruise. Explore the Royal Palace and sacred temples before a serene sunset cruise, finishing with a unique arrival at our hotel…
from €167 per group up to 2
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⏱ 3.5 hours 0
Experience a Baci Ceremony on a Mekong River cruise from Luang Prabang. Enjoy traditional Lao snacks and drinks as the sun sets over the river.
from €305 per group up to 4
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⏱ 4 hours 0
Experience the beauty of the Mekong River at sunset on a private cruise. Explore Luang Prabang’s Night Market with a guide, sample Lao street food, and browse local handicrafts.
from €194 per group up to 1
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⏱ 2.5 hours 0
Join a sunset river cruise and krathong making workshop. Learn about the Loy Krathong tradition, craft your own krathong, and release it onto the water during a scenic cruise.
from €271 per group up to 3
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⏱ 9 hours 0
Discover Pak Ou on a full-day tour from Luang Prabang. Hike through rice paddies, kayak to the Pak Ou Caves, and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Mekong River.
from €41 per person
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⏱ 11 hours 0
Explore Luang Prabang on a guided tour. Visit Wat Xieng Thong, the Royal Palace Museum, and Kuang Si Waterfall, and experience the tradition of offering food to monks.
from €181 per group up to 1
Check availability →Good to know: Sunset cruises are short, around two hours in the current inventory, and the river is the main sight; for the caves choose the half-day or full-day Pak Ou trips. Slow boats from Thailand (Chiang Rai, Huay Xai) end in Luang Prabang but begin elsewhere, so they are not listed here. Check the booking page for the exact meeting point.
Good to know
No. It is a small town on a peninsula between the Mekong and the Nam Khan with no sea and no beach. The water experiences are river cruises and the swimming pools at Kuang Si.
Roughly 30 km south of the centre, about 45 to 60 minutes by road according to travel sources. Options are a shared minivan ticket, a tuk-tuk or a tour that combines the falls with Pak Ou or a cruise.
By boat, upriver from Luang Prabang where the Nam Ou joins the Mekong. Half-day cruises, kayak trips and combinations with Kuang Si are all listed, and the journey is a large part of the day.
Not really. Both are long road journeys. Offers that start in Nong Khiaw or Vang Vieng are left out of this site; trips from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw with camping or a homestay are listed on their own page.
They start in Chiang Rai, Huay Xai or Chiang Mai and end in Luang Prabang. This site lists tours that start here, so those transfers are left out.
It is a religious practice at dawn, not a show. Dress covered, keep your distance, do not block the monks and follow your guide. Compare carefully with offers that promise close-up photos.
Luang Prabang tours from €28.85 · available today
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