Laos · City Tours

1-Day Luang Prabang City Tour with Kuang Si Falls and Village Visits

1 Day Round trip from Royal Palace Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum of Luang Prabang
  • 02 Explore Wat Xieng Thong, the city's most beautiful and oldest temple
  • 03 Learn about handmade paper and textile silk weaving in Ban Xang Khong
  • 04 Enjoy Kuang Si Falls with its clear terraced limestone pools
  • 05 Visit a Hmong tribal village and see local life in the countryside

Pamper your soul with a city tour through Luang Prabang's remarkably well-preserved historic and cultural sites. See the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum, climb Mount Phou Si, and visit the beautiful old temple of Wat Xieng Thong. Continue to local villages to learn about handmade paper and textile silk weaving, then head to Kuang Si Falls to enjoy the beautiful scenery, clear terraced pools, and nearby black bear sanctuary. This full-day tour also includes encounters with Hmong village life and views over the Mekong River.

Pamper your soul with a city tour through Luang Prabang's remarkably well-preserved historic and cultural sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Luang Prabang
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Luang Prabang Heritage, Villages and Kuang Si Falls

Get picked up from your hotel by an English-speaking Luang Prabang tour guide and driver.

  • Visit the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum (closed every Tuesday).

  • Walk up the significant stupa for local residents, called Phou Si.

  • Continue to Wat Xieng Thong, the most beautiful and oldest temple in the city.

  • Before heading to Ban Xang Khong, visit a village famous for handmade paper and textile silk weaving.

  • Return to the city centre for lunch.

  • Head to Kuang Si Falls, about 30 km south of Luang Prabang by car.

  • Visit the Hmong tribal village of Ban Na Ouan on the way.

  • Stop at Ban Ou Meuangkhai village for pictures of the terraced rice paddy fields and to see local life.

  • Arrive at the waterfall and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Swim or relax near the clear pools of the terraced limestone formations.

  • Visit the nearby sanctuary to take pictures of rescued black bears playing with their toys.

  • Stop at Vat Pha Battai for views of the Mekong River.

Drop back at your hotel in Luang Prabang.

Mount Phou Si viewpoints, Wat Xieng Thong temple roofs, Kuang Si Falls terraced pools

Where this trip takes you

Mount Phou Si viewpoints, Wat Xieng Thong temple roofs, Kuang Si Falls terraced pools

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Royal Palace 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, transfers, and all services as mentioned in the itinerary

  • Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle with water and cool towels

  • Services of an English-speaking Luang Prabang tour guide throughout the tour

  • All entrance fees and a private traditional boat, as mentioned in the itinerary

  • One lunch, as mentioned in the itinerary

  • Lao government tax

What's Not Included

  • Domestic and international flights

  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary

  • Early check-in and late check-out at hotels

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips for Luang Prabang tour guides and drivers

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Laos visa fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luang Prabang, Laos
Tour start
Royal Palace, Luang Prabang, Laos
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Royal Palace.

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