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Pak Ou caves by slow boatView all 5 photos
6 hoursLuang PrabangBoat Trips

Pak Ou caves by slow boat

Two hours up the Mekong, Buddha caves, whisky village stop, boat back.

6 hours·Max 8 travelers·Lao · English·Licensed guide
Captain Sengphet Boonmany
Captain Sengphet Boonmany
Licensed since 2004

Twenty-two years on this river. The dolphins know me.

What you'll do

What's on this trip.

  • Meet Captain at your hotel — small group, no rushing
  • Small group of 8 travelers maximum — keeps the day intimate
  • 6-hour experience paced by what's actually worth seeing
  • Licensed Lao guide — license number, training, references on request
  • No commissions, no detours — you stop where you want, you skip what you don't

What's included

Everything in the price.

Included

  • Captain as your guide
  • Private transport (where applicable)
  • All entrance fees
  • Bottled water throughout the day

Not included

  • ×Personal travel insurance
  • ×Tips for the guide (10-15% appreciated, not required)
  • ×Optional extras flagged on the day

Where you meet Captain

Meeting point and logistics.

Meeting Point
Your hotel lobby in central Luang Prabang
Pickup Window
8:00 a.m. Lao time
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a bit of cash for incidentals.

About your guide

Captain.

Captain Sengphet Boonmany
Captain Sengphet Boonmany
Licensed Lao National Tour Guide · Luang Prabang

Mekong sunset boat captain, family business since the 1970s.

Specialties: Mekong sunsets, Pak Ou day trips, slow boats.

Tour philosophy: The river decides the schedule. We just listen.

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Reviews · Coming soon

We launched in 2026.

Honest about what we don't have yet.

We don't have hundreds of reviews on this tour yet. We will. In the meantime: Captain is a licensed Lao National Tour Guide. License number, training records, and references are available on request.

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Common questions

Before you book.

How do I pay?
A small deposit confirms your booking. The balance is paid to Captain on the day — in cash or by transfer.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to a few days before. After that, you forfeit only the deposit — the balance is always refunded.
How do I reach my guide?
Captain will message you on WhatsApp the day before to confirm pickup and meeting.
What if the weather is bad?
If the weather makes the experience unsafe, your guide will reschedule or you'll get a full refund — your choice.

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