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Golden statues look at the Mekong river from the Pak Ou caves in Laos
View of the Mekong river and mountains in Laos
Woman selling traditional remedies at a village near the Pak Ou caves in Laos
Activity Pak Ou Caves with River Cruise
Activity Pak Ou Caves with River Cruise

Private River Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Lao Villages Tour

By Threeland Travel
5 out of 5
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Overview
  • Scenic boat trip along the grand, majestic Mekong River
  • Exploration of the Pak Ou Caves, a sacred Buddhist site
  • Impressive collection of miniature Buddha statues
  • Cultural experience of visiting traditional Lao villages
  • Demonstration of a centuries-old silk production process

Activity location

    • Pak Ou Caves
    • Luang Prabang, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Luang Prabang City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province, Laos

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate river cruise to Pak Ou Caves and tours of Ban Xanghai and Ban Xangkong
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch and bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedRoundtrip transportation to and from your Luang Prabang hotel
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBeverages

Know before you book

  • Children 1 and younger are complimentary.

What you can expect

Discover the Pak Ou Caves, a sacred Buddhist site overlooking the Mekong River. Explore this important religious site, enjoy a delicious lunch on the riverbank, and visit 2 traditional Lao villages, Ban Xanghai and Ban Xangkong.

In the morning, enjoy convenient hotel pickup and head to the jetty where your boat awaits. Hop aboard and travel upstream, along the great Mekong River, toward the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. Pass majestic limestone cliffs as well as traditional Lao villages.

Arrive at the Pak Ou Caves and admire naturally formed stalagmites and stalactites. Marvel at the impressive collection of miniature Buddha statues in various positions, including meditation, peace, teaching, and reclining. Continue to the Ban Xanghai village to see locals distill rice wine by a generations-old method before relishing a delicious Lao lunch on the Mekong's riverbank.

Then stop at Ban Xangkong, a well-known woodcarving and silk-weaving village. Watch as locals demonstrate the intricate art of carving wood and weaving silk by hand. Take some time to interact and learn about customs, heritage, and daily lives. Browse through a selection of high-quality silk products before returning to your hotel.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitiser provided
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Location

Activity location

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    • Pak Ou Caves
    • Luang Prabang, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELuang Prabang City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province, Laos