Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Remote Village
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Fee
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
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.
Options
Joint tour 2025
Itinerary:: Guided walk from Nongheo to Kuang Si (3hrs), Lunch, Free time in Kuang Si waterfalls (3hrs), Mekong sunset cruise (2hrs)
Duration: 9 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kuang Si mini trekking journey
emily m,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00It 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 :)
Lovely jungle hike, local village and waterfalls
Pedro V,
May 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00“Vone” the guide was amazing, we had the chance to experience a local village and the natural scenery during the hike totally worth it
Very enjoable hilke
Heinz K,
Jan 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful, interesting and enjojable hike through villages and jungle along the spring to the Kuang Si Waterfalls, which were absolutely stunning. Our guide Tom (Tom Cruise of Laos ;-))was so entertaining and knew a lot about nature and had many good stories to tell. Highly recommended!
The trek itself was fine....
SungPei Y,
Nov 30, 2023
- Viator
2.00The trek itself was fine. But we waited for two hours at the end for a van to pick us up to fetch us back to hotel . Also lunch at 2 pm after the trek was only a packet of fried rice . Other tour had lunch earlier mid point of the trek . There should be better description of the tour to prepare participants.
The trek to Kuang Si was...
Greg P,
Jun 18, 2023
- Viator
5.00The trek to Kuang Si was great but the best part of the day was learning more about the people and countryside. Our guide, Bounsou, was great and very knowledgeable. He made the trip really come alive.
Related Experiences
Operated by Manifa travel