The 11 Best Full-Day Tours in Laos

1.FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $50Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring around Luang Prabang by kayak, minivan, and foot. Paddle from the Nam Ou to the Mekong, visit Pak Ou Caves and Whisky Village, eat a Lao buffet at Manifa Elephant Camp, then swim at Kuang Si Falls. Groups are capped at 15, with some vans carrying eight tourists.

“The whole tour was very good. There was not one that stood out above the others. Just make sure your pick up point is clear. We were waiting but the driver went to our reception to find us.”

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2.Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Remote Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $48

Start with pickup in Luang Prabang and drive to Ban Nong Heo, a Khmu village of stilt houses, ducks, and buffalo. A gentle 2 to 3 hour forest hike leads to Kuang Si Falls, where you have about 3 hours. Guides such as Pany, Vone, Tom, and Bounsou have been praised for their care and local stories. Lunch and a sunset Mekong cruise are included.

“It was overall a great experience, everything went smoothly and the tour itself was well organized. Our driver Mr Mee, was punctual throughout the journey. We had Mr Pany for our guide and he was very kind and helpful throughout the entRead more”

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3.Private Full-Day Tour with Buddha Park and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

See Vientiane’s key sights in one private day with an English-speaking guide such as Chansay, Toy, or Sombath. Visit Buddha Park, COPE, Patuxai, the Lao National Museum, Wat Sisaket, and That Luang, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, transport, and Lao lunch included.

“We love our tour guide so much named chen! he did a great job touring us around laos and explaining all the history!”

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4.Private Tour: Vientiane City Tour Full Day with Buddha Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $141

Spend about eight hours exploring Vientiane in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit Wat Si Saket, Ho Phra Keo, Pha That Luang, Patuxai, Wat That Khao, and Buddha Park, with a Lao lunch and hotel pickup included. Guides such as Chan, Som, Suk, Sai, and Chansay have led this tour.

“The tour was great. I was by myself and so it was a very personal experience. My guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We went at my pace. And saw the best sights in Vientiane. Had lunch at an authentic Lao restaurant. I learned so much about Lao history and experienced the culture, first hand. It was everything I hoped for.”

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5.Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $41Best value

Paddle the Nam Ou and Mekong rivers to Pak Ou Caves, where thousands of Buddha icons fill two limestone caverns. Your guide leads the cave visit, then you can shower at Manifa Elephant Camp before returning by car or boat. Choose a half-day, full-day, or sunset option, with shared kayaks possible.

“We did the half day tour in a small group of six. The whole experience was excellent. We really enjoyed the kayaking and the caves. You definitely need to take a change of clothing - there are lockers at the activity centre where you can leave Read more”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $135

Start in Luang Prabang with Phosi Market and, if timing allows, the morning alms ceremony. Then visit Hmong, Lao, and Khmu villages, eat lunch, swim at Kuang Si Falls, and see rescued Asiatic black bears. Private transport, a guide, water, and cool towels are included. Guides named La and Mr. Song have earned especially warm praise.

“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 tRead more”

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7.Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall & Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · from $63

Set out from Luang Prabang with an English-speaking guide such as Dang, then walk about 9 km from Long Lao Village through rice fields, orchards, farms, and forest. After 3 to 4 hours, swim at Kuang Si Falls, visit the Bear Rescue Center and a Hmong village, and return by van.

“we had a great trek with DANG all day long. Thanks to him for sharing with us his expérience. We had a great day with him !!!!”

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8.Vientiane Private Full-Day Tour with Buddha Park and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $100

Spend 5 to 7 hours touring Vientiane in a private vehicle with a licensed guide, visiting Patuxai, Pha That Luang, Wat Si Saket, Ho Phra Keo, COPE, and Buddha Park. Lunch and entry fees are included. Guides such as Thip, Noy, and Mr Viengxay have been praised for friendly service and clear English.

“The tour was really well organized! Our guide Thip got in touch the night before which made me feel confident about the plans. Thip and our driver Nit were on time and gave us warm greetings. The day was very relaxed and we did not feel rushed, but we covered all the activities. They took us to a really nice lunch. We had a great time and felt like VIPs!”

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9.Private Full-day Must-See Sights & Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $149

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, Patuxay Monument, Talad Sao Market, and the Mekong waterfront. Hotel pickup, transport, admissions, water, and a cool towel are included. The private format gives you room to ask questions and set an easy pace.

“Our full-day private tour was great! Our guide spoke excellent English. He shared all of the stories and history of the sites that we visited, as well as cultural information about Vientiane and Laos. He made sure that we always had plenty of water, and ordered a fantastic lunch for us. We highly recommend this activity when visiting Vientiane.”

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10.Guided Vientiane City and Buddha Park Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $99

Spend about eight hours touring Vientiane with a private English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, and lunch included. Visit Wat Sisaket, Wat Ho Phra Keo, Wat Si Muang, Patuxai, That Luang, Buddha Park, and the Lao Disabled Women’s Development Centre. Guide Bon is one named guide associated with the experience.

“Good 1 day tour of Vientiane area. Our guide Bon did a nice job. After this tour you have seen almost everything in the area, except for the newer temples throughout the city. Some are quite beautiful. Buddha Park is interesting, but smaller than expected. Lunch restaurant was a very nice, upscale place. Several excellent local dishes.”

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11.Day Trek to Kuangsi Waterfall and Bear Sanctuary – Luang Prabang full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $92

Start at 8:30 am in Luang Prabang for a guided three-to-four-hour forest trek through local villages to Kuang Si Falls. Your English-speaking local guide leads the way, with time for swimming, lunch, fruit, water, and a visit to the Bear Rescue Center. The group is limited to 15 people.

“This trek was awesome! It was a great way to meet some locals and support farmers and other community members on our way to Kunag-Si. Our guide was awesome and taught us lots on the way.”

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