Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls

Name: Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls
Price: 32 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.38 (100 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

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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.

Begin your day with a hotel pickup in Luang Prabang around 1:30 PM. Travel by minivan to Kuang Si Waterfalls. Arrive and have approximately two hours of free time to relax, swim in the turquoise pools, or explore the forest trails.

Continue by minivan to the nearby Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm, situated on the banks of the Mekong River. Board a comfortable boat for a leisurely sunset cruise back to Luang Prabang, with drinks served on board as the sun sets over the river.

Your journey concludes with arrival in Luang Prabang at approximately 6:30 PM., where you will be transferred to the city center or back to your hotel.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

[Full Day Option Only] Your adventure begins around 9:30 AM with a hotel pickup, followed by a relaxing Mekong River cruise about 2 hours—the perfect introduction to "slow travel" in Laos.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Kuang Si Falls

[Full Day Option Only] Upon arrival around 12PM, you'll bypass the main crowds and embark on a special 45-minute trek along a secluded forest trail. This path leads you through the protected watershed, the very source of Kuang Si's magic, where ancient trees stand guard over the springs.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Private Tour

Private tour: English-speaking guide, car transfers, boat tours, etc. are available exclusively.
Duration: 5 hours: Minimum 5 hours, 7 hours or more if you want a round trip cruise
Meal: None
Transport: You can choose a round trip or one-way boat cruise between Luang Prabang and Kuang Si
Note:: Please take into account the 1-hour car ride to the waterfall, the 2-hour cruise back, and the time spent at the waterfall.
Pickup included

Lunch, hike & cruise included

Additional Activity: : Morning Cruise to Kuang Si (2 hours), Easy hike to hidden forest spring (1 hour), Lunch at a Khmu restaurant at the spring
Pickup:: 9:15-9:40AM
Duration: 8 hours: The tour is scheduled to end around 5:30 PM (return by minivan) or 6:30 PM (return by sunset cruise).
Note:: Add a morning Mekong cruise, a short hike and lunch. The afternoon itinerary is the same as the standard itinerary.
Pickup included

Afternoon Tour w/Sunset Cruise

Lunch: Not included
Pickup: 1:15-1:40PM
Note:: Drive to the waterfall and spend 2-3 hours at leisure. On the way back, take a sunset cruise (approximately 2 hours).
Pickup included

Reviews

4.38

100 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Worth the visit
SwanHGo,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did a half day tour and spent approx 2.5 hrs at the park. The walk-up passing the bears sanctuary was nice and relaxing. And once we reached the falls it was extraordinary, very unusual and worth the trip. It was exactly as you see it in all the pictures ! Unfortunately we didn’t go up the steps to the summit next to the falls. On the way down we took the other route (the one most people took to go up) and even had a leisurely cuppa halfway and did some people watching. Definitely worth the trip and enjoyed it much.
Beautiful waterfalls and boat trip
BegoniaB,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Beautiful waterfalls although it was very crowded and 2:45 min there was longer than we needed. The boat trip back to the city at sunset was magical and unforgeteable.
We booked the half day...
Jeanne T,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We booked the half day Khuangsi Waterfalls trip. Going to the falls in the morning was great, as it wasn't crowded. Also, the road to the falls is in pretty bad shape (as of February 2026)--rutted and dusty. Being in an air-conditioned van was very pleasant, and alone worth the cost of the trip. But on top of the comfortable ride, our guide Pany was terrific. He took us on a lesser-used trail to the top of the falls. He knew the best viewpoints and took plenty of pictures for us. We had plenty of time to climb up to The View and go through the bear rescue. We also stopped at the Hmong village. Overall, a great morning.
Awesome tour
SERGEI B,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kuang Si Waterfall is an absolute must-do when visiting Luang Prabang. The whole day felt perfectly paced, with enough time to explore, swim, and just enjoy the unreal turquoise water and jungle surroundings. Every level of the waterfall is stunning, and it honestly looks even better in real life than in photos. What truly made the experience exceptional was our guide, Da. Da was hands down the best guide I’ve had on any day trip — knowledgeable, kind, funny, and genuinely cared that everyone was having a great time. He shared local insights, helped with the best photo spots, and made the entire trip feel relaxed and personal rather than rushed or touristy. If you’re thinking about visiting Kuang Si Waterfall, do it — and if you can go with Da as your guide, you’re in the best possible hands. Highly recommended. 🌿💦
Highly recommended! Must try half day tour to Kuang si waterfall.
eico1225,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great hospitality and arrangement by a professional tour guide. Their schedule management is efficient and on time. Truly value for the money and time.
Nice visit
Daniel V,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This excursion was absolutely worth it. Everything was well organized and the experience exceeded my expectations. The visit itself was interesting and enjoyable, but the highlight of the day was clearly the return cruise along the Mekong River, which was beautiful, relaxing and a perfect way to end the trip. The scenery was stunning and gave a completely different perspective of the area. Our guide was fantastic: knowledgeable, friendly and always attentive, making the whole experience smooth and pleasant. Overall, a very well-balanced excursion that I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the region.
Waterfalls fairly good...
Matthew L,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Amazing experience
mirkority,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience visiting Kuang Si waterfalls, meeting and feeding elephants in the sanctuary and cruising back to Luang Prabang on the Mekong river at sunset. Special thanks to our tour guide Vone!
Great hike and waterfall visit
nicolaijordt,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice tour which provided more than we expected: Boat trip, short rice farm visit, great hike , cave (small extra fee), lunch, the waterfall from top to bottom, a sunset boat tour back to luang prabang.
Pany is the best
Amy P,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
5 stars because of pany the guide :) He was truly the best! Very attentive, making sure we got all the snacks, teas and coffees. Told us many interesting stories while walking in the forest. Amazingly kind soul and he honestly made the trip the best. Thank you pany!