Private Tour Full-day Morning Market, Villages and Scenic Kuang Si Waterfall

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Luang Prabang, Laos

Private Tour Full-day Morning Market, Villages and Scenic Kuang Si Waterfall

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8 hours (approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Escape the city for a day in the Lao countryside on this private full-day tour from Luang Prabang. Take part in a traditional alms-giving ceremony (optional), browse the stalls at the lively Phosi Market, then immerse yourself in Lao culture as you visit typical Hmong, Lao, and Khmu villages. After lunch (included), enjoy a short hike through the rain forest, cool off with a swim beneath the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall, and observe black bears at the Tat Kuang Si Bear Sanctuary.

Full-day tour of Kuang Si Falls and Lao villages from Luang Prabang
See an alms-giving ceremony and visit the Phosi market in Luang Prabang
Explore traditional villages including Ban Ouay, Ban Ou, and Ban Thapene
Hike through the rain forest and swim beneath the beautiful Kuang Si
Learn about black bears at the Tat Kuang Si Bear Sanctuary
Great-value tour includes lunch and round-trip hotel transport
This private tour ensures you receive personalized attention from your guide

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What's Included

Private guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cool towels

Bottled water

Lunch

Beverages

Personal expenses

Departure & Return

Departure PointLuang Prabang Legend Hotel , Near Dara Market, Noradech Road Ban That Luang, Luang Prabang 0600 Laos

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Departure Time

8:00 AM

Please NoteYou will be picked up at your hotel in Luang Prabang. Please provide pickup location in Luang Prabang

What To Expect

Meet your guide at your hotel to begin your private day tour to Kuang Si Waterfall from Luang Prabang. Make an early start if you want to witness the traditional alms-giving ceremony, a daily ritual in which the monks, dressed in their saffron robes, collect ‘alms’ or offerings from faithful local residents. Choose to watch the quiet procession or participate by adding your own offering to the bowls offered by the monks.

After the morning procession, follow your guide to Phosi Market and soak up the atmosphere of Luang Prabang’s biggest market. Listen as your guide points out oddities like dried buffalo skin, unique tropical fruits, and traditional handicrafts as you stroll around the buzzing marketplace.

Next, swap city life for rural living as you head out into the countryside and enjoy the scenic drive to Kuang Si. Along the way, discover more about Laos’ ethnic hill tribes as you visit the H'mong village of Ban Ouay and the Lao village of Ban Ou. Finally, arrive at the Khmu village of Ban Thapene, which lies just below the falls, and is renowned for its traditional basket weaving.

After lunch (included), continue to the parking area for the Kuang Si waterfalls and follow your guide on a short hike through the rainforest to the falls. Enjoy free time to swim in the clear waters beneath the falls, take photos of the dramatic travertine waterfalls, or hike around the falls. (Note: bring swimsuits, towels and a clean set of clothes with you if you want to swim).

After swimming, pay a visit to the Khuang Si Bear Sanctuary, home to a number of rescued Asiatic black bears, before heading back to your Luang Prabang hotel.

Itinerary

Stop At:

Phosi Market

We visit the Phosi Market with its array of offerings including dried buffalo skin, local tea, saltpeter and hill-tribe weaving as well as vegetables and livestock. Laos is known for its traditional crafts, and today we visit the ethnic villages of Ban Ouay, (Hmong), Ban Ou (Lowland Lao) and Ban Thapene (Khmu).

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Duration: 3 hours

Admission Ticket Included

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Kuang Si Falls

Escape the city for a day in the Lao countryside on this private full-day tour from Luang Prabang. Take part in a traditional alms giving ceremony (optional), browse the stalls at the lively Phosi Market, then immerse yourself in Lao culture as you visit typical Hmong, Lao and Khmu villages. After lunch (included), enjoy a short hike through the rainforest, cool off with a swim beneath the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall and observe black bears at the Tat Kuang Si Bear Sanctuary.

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Duration: 3 hours

Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
OPERATED BY Indochina Charm Travel (HCMC Branch)

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Great introduction to Luang Prabang

OlliePi2

, Sep 2019

The tour covered pretty much everything I wanted to see in Luang Prabang on my short weekend. It forced me to wake up for Alms giving (which was worth it!) I was able to see and learn about all the delights in the market, had a short visit to see local village minorities and how they live, and rounded up the day with the breathtaking Kuang Si waterfalls which shouldn't be missed! The bus was very comfortable and clean, and I was offered cold water when I needed it. My tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. He explained much of the history of Laos and answered every questions I asked. He was also very patient and kind. Mr. Bhuntan (? Sorry for my terrible memory) really knows about everything and kept me interested the whole time. If there is any downside, the minority villages were a bit tourist-orientated, with children trying to sell things. I had to book a different tour the next day to see the real Hmong and Khmu lifestyle. Nonetheless, this was an amazing tour and very well organised. I would recommend it to anyone. Thank you!

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Incredible Tour!

SakibaK3

, Jul 2019

"La" our tourguide was incredibly knowledgable, patient, and enthusiastic. It exceeded our expectations and ended up being one of my favorite spots in Asia. The waterfall is even more beautiful than the pictures. Would hands down plan another trip here with the same tourguide/company.

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Response from Host , Jul 2019

Thank you for the awesome review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour a lot. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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Great guide and driver saved us a...

Rick C

, Jun 2017

Great guide and driver saved us a lot of additional planning for this side trip. The highlight of course was the trip to the waterfalls. Truly a dream world. Seeing the Sun and Moon bears on the way into the park was also interesting. Lunch at the falls was a good touch - eating right by the main falls. Food was just O.K. We stopped at a local village on the way and walked through where some families had their kids dressed up selling handicrafts. This being a very poor third world country we did feel this was an intrusion into their lives. I suppose getting a dollar or two here and there helps, but you can't help feeling you are the gaudy foreigner sticking your nose into their - what could be called at best - very sad plight in life. Tour included a visit to a loal market which you may not get to see otherwise. Definitely a different world from what we were used to.

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We really enjoyed this tour. If...

noel_b

, Mar 2017

We really enjoyed this tour. If you're comfortable renting a motorbike in Laos, you can easily see these sights on your own and that might be the way to go. However, my wife and I are not comfortable on rented scooters, so this tour was perfect for us. The guide spoke good English and was very knowledgable. We started in themorning market which was completely different than the night market and very local oriented so we really enjoyed it. Lots of big local fish and meat and all the ingredients needed for local cooking. We stopped at a couple of small villages and got a weaving demonstration. Many opportunities to buy things. The Kuang Si Waterfall is gorgeous and an absolute must see if you are in Luang Prabang. I was actually quite surprised by the natural beauty of the falls and the swimming was good. Our guide was with us all the way. That's why if you can rent a motor bike and get there on your own, it might give you more time and freedom to explore the falls as you wish. They provided a good meal at a table almost at the waters edge with a beautiful view. Good tour and guide, and a great way to get to the waterfalls.

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Nothing prepares you for the beauty...

Cindy L

, Jan 2017

Nothing prepares you for the beauty of the Kuang Si Waterfalls. We really enjoyed this tour. Mr. Song was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot about the waterfalls, the bears in the adjoining Bear Sanctuary, and the types of plants in the area. He also took us for a quick visit to a small Hmong village, and to see where the Mekong meets the Nam Khan. At the end of the tour, he gave us many tips on what to see in Luang Prabang. We felt very fortunate to have a guide who truly loves his city.

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