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City tour and Kuang si waterfall full day adventure, on your mountain bike in Luang prabang Lao PDR

We’ll start with a trip to the Morning Market, a lively street where locals stock up on all sort of interesting supplies, from colorful vegetables to live frogs.

Then we’ll step from the energy of the market into the serene calm of one of the city’s most sumptuous monasteries, Wat Mai, and, afterwards, to the former King's Palace, now the National Museum. There, you’ll learn about the past and present of Luang Prabang. From there, we will visit the beautiful and ancient Wat Xieng Thong temple, with its spectacular low sweeping stylistic roof.

Walking Difficulty scale: Low - Medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start / Finish; Luang prabang

After the ferry crossing, ride a short distance on the tarmac road and get accustomed to your mountain bike. You then cycle heading north on single tracks passing through lush rice fields and local villages. Your guide will stop and let you have a rest before the start of the big climb!

You will cross several streams with clean fresh water, you won't be able to resist slashing your face to cool down and rest. once you reach the top of the mountain make the most of the photo opportunity before to head down to meet the Mekong River again on the border of Oudomxay Province. You will rest and get some drinks and food. Now enjoy a boat ride down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang, stopping at the famous Pak Ou caves on the way.

If you have the energy you can walk up the 218 steps and visit the top cave as well.

walking Difficulty scale: low - medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start / finish; Luang prabang

This tour is a challenge for non-experienced mountain bikers and is rated as difficult.

Discover the lao Jungles of Luang prabang, a long day and a hard slog on your bike, well worth the effort!

Meet your guide early morning and we'll get you fitted and sorted on of our quality mountain bikes.

We start with a short ride on tarmac to warm up before we get on the single dirt track. We climb up through the jungle for a few kilometers.

Walking difficult scale: cycling medium -Hard

Duration; 1 Day

Start / Finish : Luang prabang

Enjoy beautiful views over endless green jungles on the way to a village for ice-cold drinks get in touch with Lao culture.

your guide can explain many interesting things about Lao culture. Afterward enjoy a short ride on the tarmac, visiting a temple on the way to the ferry.

We have lunch in a local restaurant near the ferry landing.

This tour can be a challenge for non-experienced mountain bikers and is rated as easy to medium.

The route is mostly flat with a 200m elevation gain). Partly shady. Can be muddy after rain.

Walking Difficulty scale: cycling mostly flat

Duration; 1 Day

Start / finish: Luang prabang

Taking care not to disrupt the serenity of this isolated area, we can observe locals as they engage in daily tasks.

You’ll have the chance to ask questions and wander around in the small village.

Your guide will be happy to translate your questions.

Waving our good-byes, we enter a different world of a grander scale dominated by some jungle, soaring limestone rock faces, and flourishing ferns.

walking Difficulty scale; Low - medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start / Finish: luang prabang

On this guided sightseeing tour of Luang Prabang by minivan you'll discover why the city is called the Jewel of the Mekong. We’ll explore the morning market, ancient temples, war relics, local crafts, the history of the former Lao kingdoms, and the National Museum.

Luang Prabang is among the best-preserved traditional cities in Southeast Asia and was granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1995.

Its tranquility and tropical charm, combined with its splendid natural scenery and cultural riches, make it one of the most alluring destinations in Laos.

Walking Difficulty scale: Normal pace

Duration: 1 Day

Start / finish: luang prabang

BIKING & KAYAKING THROUGH THE NAM KHAN RIVER VALLEY

High water season, August to October:

This tour around Luang Prabang combines mountain biking with an easygoing kayaking trip.

It brings exactly the right refreshment into your tropical day in Luang Prabang and takes you to some of the best sites, including golden temples overlooking the city and Henri Mouhot’s grave.

After a biking tour through the Nam Khan valley and diverse village visits we take a break on the banks of the Nam Khan River.

After lunch we take a refreshing plunge at Tad Sae Waterfall then we get our kayaks to paddle downriver on the Nam Khan back to Luang Prabang

Walking Difficulty Scale: Kayaking & Cycling easy going

Duration; 1 Day

Start / Finish : luang prabang

A 30 km Bike ride outside of Luang prabang on paved roads up to Kuang si Falls

This tour takes you on a great 30 km bike ride outside of Luang Prabang on paved road to Kuang Si Waterfall, the most beautiful waterfall in the area surrounded with lush jungle. You can swim, visit an Asiatic Bear Sanctuary, and explore the local jungle. After the great ride and a refreshing swim, we’ll enjoy a cruise on a long boat up the mighty Mekong River return to Luang Prabang.

Join-in tours available

walking difficulty scale: cycling  30km

Duration; 1 Day

Start / Finish: luang prabang

Trekking to Kuang Si waterfalls a full day adventure, trekking through lush forests high in the hills above Luang prabang with breathtaking views.

The best way to see the beautiful Kuang Si Waterfall is by trekking a lush forest trail that winds through local villages and offers views of Lao mountain landscapes.

This three-to-four hour trek brings you to the refreshing turquoise pools at the falls where you’ll have time to cool down, swim and enjoy the Kuang Si Waterfall Nature Reserve and Bear Rescue Center.

Walking Difficult Scale: Low - Medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start / Finish: Luang prabang

Relax in the tranquility of the World Heritage City of Luang Prabang, a town encircled by mountains and sitting on the banks of the Mekong and Khan rivers, the scent of frangipani wafts down narrow streets of French provincial architecture. Your guide will take you to visit sacred Wats, sample Laotian coffee.

During your stay you will learn the culture and history of Luang Prabang, you will meet the amazing local people, how they live and go about their daily routines

The fantastic scenery will impress you, both day and night. A favorite is sipping cocktails on the riverbanks watching the sunset and the moon cascading over the Might Mekong River.

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium

Duration: 5 Days, 4 Nights

Start/Finish: Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang

Accommodation: Not Included

Meal Plan: 3 Lunches

Half Day River Cruise with a tour of Pak Ou Buddha Cave, Travel upstream in comfort whilst admiring what the Might Mekong River has to offer on the way to Pak Ou cave,

Where the Nam Ou (Ou River) and Mekong River meet at Ban Pak Ou, two famous caves in the limestone cliff are crammed with myriad Buddha images.

(Comfy walking shoes, please note you have to walk up the embankments in Luang Prabang)

Duration: Half Day

Start/ Finish: Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang

Meal Plan: Snack onboard

Overnight accommodation: Not included

This is a 35 kilometer bike ride on mostly paved roads winding through jungle and rice paddies.

The highlights include elephant interactions on the beautiful banks of the Nam Khan River, Wat Pa Phon Phao temple,

visit to Henri Mouhot’s tomb on the banks of the river, and swimming at the Tad Sae Waterfall (seasonal) or take a short jungle walk to see a baby elephant in the jungle.

Join-in tours available talk to us!

walking Difficulty Chart: cycling and kayaking

Duration: 1 Day

Start / Finish : Luang prabang