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Journey beyond the iconic Kuang Si Waterfalls to discover the living heart of rural Laos. After a swim in the turquoise pools, you will trek along ancient irrigation canals that connect the falls to vibrant rice paddies, offering an authentic glimpse into local life. Conclude your day with a magical sunset cruise on the majestic Mekong River.
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
People unable to walk in rural or forested hills: 3-5 hours total, 10-14 km (6.2-8.6 miles)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
We will drive from Luang Prabang to the Khmu village of Ban Nong Heo. Upon arrival, you will have time to explore the village, where traditional stilt houses, freely roaming ducks and buffalo, and villagers at work provide an authentic glimpse into rural Lao life. From the village, we will set off on a 2-3 hour gentle hike. This hidden trail winds through forested hills and scenic countryside. Here, nestled by the water in a tranquil outdoor setting, you’ll find an open-air restaurant run by a local Khmu family—a place rarely seen by other visitors. Enjoy an lunch (choice of dishes) in this natural plaza, knowing your meal directly supports the local community. After lunch, you’ll reach the top of the falls and descend to the main cascades. Enjoy 3 hours of free time. The journey continues as we follow the water's path to the Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm. You'll see firsthand the vital connection between the forest, the water, and the local way of life. Conclude your day with a 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.
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Itinerary:: Guided walk from Nongheo to Kuang Si (3hrs), Lunch, Free time in Kuang Si waterfalls (3hrs), Mekong sunset cruise (2hrs)
Duration: 9 hours
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40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
oliviergonthier,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Simply perfect ! Everything was fully adapted to our wishes : hiking, explications, waterfalls, sunset, etc. I recommand without any double.
jads1989,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We loved this tour! Vone was so knowledgeable and fun to talk to. We learned so much from him and enjoyed the walk and meeting local people.






kiwi ovacz,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I enjoyed the hike but it was a lot more vigorous than the description suggests. Just be aware parts are very steep and uneven. It is not a "gentle hike" The what to expect blub states "We will drive from Luang Prabang to the Khmu village of Ban Nong Heo. Upon arrival, you will have time to explore the village, where traditional stilt houses, freely roaming ducks and buffalo, and villagers at work provide an authentic glimpse into rural Lao life." It was more an awkward 15 min stop running guantlet through stalls selling tourist stuff. "Here, nestled by the water in a tranquil outdoor setting, you’ll find an open-air restaurant run by a local Khmu family—a place rarely seen by other visitors. Enjoy an lunch (choice of dishes) in this natural plaza, knowing your meal directly supports the local community." Sorry hardly a place rarely seen or a natural plaza nestled by the water! It was in the big concrete holding pen where all the tour groups arrive. Meal was basically a choice ofcfried rice or fried noodles. "The journey continues as we follow the water's path to the Kuang Si Heritage Rice Farm. You'll see firsthand the vital connection between the forest, the water, and the local way of life." We didnt get to do this at all. Pluses. Walk was just basically our small group no other tourists. Did see village life there. Falls are lovely but very crowded and noisey. Swimming a bit of a non event. Mekong cruise was good but bring lots of warm layers. We got quite chilled. Guide was lovely and local guide a sweetheart. Enjoyed the papaya and bananz he cut for us.







stevenwS5479AV,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
A very enjoyable and interesting day out. Our guide was excellent and looked after everyone very well. The return journey by boat was beautiful, bur be prepared for the evening chill on the river.



e midde,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
A full day, hiking for 3.5 hrs in the morning. Nice lunch all the way up the waterfall and a sunset cruise ends the day at 18:30. Well organized with enthousiastic guide.
383olliet,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Absolute 10/10 experience - would highly recommend for anybody travelling to Luang Prabang. Our guide Da was brilliant.

Madonna B,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
The best experience ever. Da was amazing guide. He walked 8 km with us. Waterfall is a must to see. 👌
Ihra A,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The highlight of my trip to Laos. Thats saying something as we did alot of amazing things in Vientiane and Luang Probang. Our guide Da was an amazing guide twlling us history and storys the entire walk. We werent hurried and allowed to see everything at a leisurely pace. The hike is relatively new and not not heavily touristed we mostly had the trail to ourselves.






462JimK,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our guide for this adventure was Pany. He was knowledgeable, polite and cheerful while speaking great English. More than that, we had fun with him and he took wonderful care of us. This is October. The trail was a path through a beautiful setting but, given the time of year, it was wet and muddy. Pany made each of us a walking stick and that made all the difference. The trek takes a few hours and was an adventure that was well worth it. I had driven to the falls many years earlier. Forget that. Do this. The stop for food was perfect. The right place and at the right time. Thirty minutes later, we were at the falls. If you are thinking about it, do it. Moreover, do it with Pany!




emily m,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was overall a great experience, everything went smoothly and the tour itself was well organized. Our driver Mr Mee, was punctual throughout the journey. We had Mr Pany for our guide and he was very kind and helpful throughout the entire journey. We started off our trekking journey at a local Hmong village where one of the locals was kind enough to accompany us for the first somewhat difficult part of the hike. Since it is raining season, the path is quite slippery but it is still manageable. I noticed that some paths were blocked due to the rain so we definitely appreciate Mr Pany’s effort in clearing and finding new paths for us. Lunch was tasty and the view from the top of the waterfall was great. Definitely saw a lot of other tourist on the way down which was nice. However, I would definitely recommend everyone to give this experience a shot if you are a free spirit with some time on your hands. Definitely worthwhile journey :)
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