Laos · Boating

5-Hour Mekong Boat Tour to Pak Ou Caves with Lunch and Wine

5 Hours Round trip from Luang Prabang Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise along the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves
  • 02 Explore the 'Cave of a Thousand Buddhas' at Pak Ou
  • 03 Visit a riverside village to witness local life and customs
  • 04 Sip the famous 'Lao Lao' local rice wine

Sign up for a leisure cruise on the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, known for their repository of ancient Buddha statues. Pass through jungle scenery and local fishing villages for a glimpse of local culture along the river. Enjoy the famous 'Lao Lao' rice wine and a gourmet lunch served on board.

Sign up for a leisure cruise on the Mekong River to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, known for their repository of ancient Buddha statues.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Luang Prabang
Languages English, Lao, Thai

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Mekong Boat Ride to Pak Ou Caves

  • Meet your Luang Prabang guide at your hotel lobby at 8:30 am and transfer to the boat pier.
  • Reach the 'Cave of a Thousand Buddhas' at Pak Ou, at the mouth of the Ou River, after a two-hour boat journey. The mysterious Pak Ou Caves are a repository of Buddha statues, added every year by pilgrims for centuries.
  • Take fantastic photos from the comfort of a private slow boat, which can speed up as you wish. Enjoy a gourmet lunch on the boat prepared by a Sofitel local chef, along with a tasting bottle of wine from Chile.
  • Visit a riverside village to learn about local customs and daily life. Witness local fishermen, trade vessels, and mountain scenery while trying the local 'Lao Lao' rice wine.
  • Return to Luang Prabang and drop off at your hotel by 1 p.m.
Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves, riverside village

Where this trip takes you

Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves, riverside village

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luang Prabang 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private Laotian tourist guide

  • Luxury gourmet lunch on the boat

  • A bottle of red or white wine from Chile

  • Mineral drinking water (Tiger Head brand)

  • Private pick-up and drop-off service from the hotel to the boat pier

  • Private big boat

  • All entrance fees

  • Driver and fuel

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • For 4 pax and more, the price will be 54 USD per person.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Luang Prabang.

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