Kuang Si Falls & Pak Ou Caves
Three pools, two trails, one guide who knows when the buses arrive and how to be there an hour before.
“I'll show you the part of Luang Prabang that doesn't fit on a postcard.”
What you'll do
What's on this trip.
- Leave Luang Prabang at 8:00 AM, arriving Kuang Si before the tour buses (typically 10:30 AM)
- Walk the lower pools first — swim if you want; towels and changing area available
- Trail to the upper falls — 45 minutes, easy grade, well-maintained
- Lunch at a riverside village restaurant Bounmy's family has eaten at for 20 years
- Bear rescue center stop on the return (optional, free entry)
- Back in Luang Prabang by 3:00 PM — afternoon free for your own pace
About this tour
In Bounmy's words.
A long, unhurried day across the two landmarks every first-time visitor to Luang Prabang asks about — but arranged so you avoid the coach crowds. Morning at Pak Ou Caves by slow boat up the Mekong; lunch at a family-run noodle stop in Ban Pak Ou; the afternoon swimming at the upper pools of Kuang Si before the afternoon coaches roll in.
What's included
Everything in the price.
Included
- ✓Bounmy as your licensed Lao guide
- ✓Private van transport (Luang Prabang round-trip)
- ✓All entrance fees (Kuang Si: 25,000 LAK)
- ✓Bottled water throughout the day
- ✓Riverside village lunch (vegetarian option)
- ✓Bear rescue center entry (optional stop)
Not included
- ×Personal travel insurance
- ×Tips for the guide (10–15% appreciated, not required)
- ×Additional food or drinks beyond lunch
- ×Hotel pickup outside central Luang Prabang
Where you meet Bounmy
Meeting point and logistics.
- Meeting Point
- Big Brother Mouse, corner of Sisavangvong & Th Visounnarath, central Luang Prabang.
- Pickup Window
- 7:50 to 8:00 AM
- What to Bring
- Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, water shoes if you have them, USD 10–15 or LAK equivalent for incidentals.
- What to Wear
- Quick-dry clothes, comfortable shoes (the upper trail can be muddy after rain).
- Outside center?
- If you're staying outside central Luang Prabang, message Bounmy on WhatsApp at booking and he'll arrange hotel pickup for a small fee.
About your guide
Bounmy.
Bounmy was born in Ban Xieng Lek, a small village 12 kilometers from Luang Prabang. He started guiding informally in 2011, became fully licensed in 2014, and has led over 800 tours through Luang Prabang Province.
Specialties: Cultural sites, waterfalls, photography spots, family tours.
Tour philosophy: “Show fewer places, but show them properly.”
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Message Bounmy →Common questions
Before you book.
Is this suitable for kids?
What if it rains?
Can I do just the lower pools and skip the upper trail?
Is there a vegetarian or vegan option for lunch?
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?
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Can I bring my own car instead of using the van?
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