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The 15 Best Cave Tours in Laos

25 tours  ·  from $20

Lao caves come two ways: shrines stacked with Buddha figures, and cold water you float into on a tube. The 15 below cover both, priced and clear about headtorches, swimming and how far in you go.

Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls - Kuang Si Falls: the day’s big visual reward
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Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

1.Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,769 reviews · from $48Our pick

Spend about nine hours beyond Luang Prabang with a Mekong boat ride, Ban Xang Hai whiskey tasting, Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Falls, a Hmong village, and buffet lunch. Pickup, transport, drinks, and entrance fees are covered. Guide quality varies, but names often praised include Pong, Ping Pong, Tony, Da, Thin, and Vone.

“Really good day, we both enjoyed it very much and would highly recommend. Great guided, well organised and very informative.”

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Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls - Kuang Si Falls: the day’s big visual reward
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Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

2.Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,360 reviews · from $52

Spend nine hours touring Luang Prabang’s top sights by van and boat. You’ll visit Pak Ou Caves, Ban Xang Hai whiskey village, Kuang Si Falls, and an elephant camp lunch stop. English-speaking guides such as Mr. Pong and Mr. Pingpong are known for friendly commentary and photo help. Choose a shared or private trip.

“Excellent tour and guide. Waterfall is a mist see!”

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Vang Vieng: Kayaking & Cave Tubing with Zip Line/Blue Lagoon - Tham Norn Cave and the wartime past
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Vang Vieng: Kayaking & Cave Tubing with Zip Line/Blue Lagoon

3.Kayaking & Cave Tubing with Zip Line/Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 410 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $30

Paddle the Nam Song River from a Khmu village, pass small rapids, tube through Tham Norn Cave, and walk through Tham Nang Far. Guides such as Duang, On, Lee, Om, and Ming are known for careful instruction. Add the zip line for the strongest thrill, or choose Blue Lagoon 1 for a calmer finish.

“amazing experience, the kayaking and zipline were especially great fun, the tubing was way shorter than expected but the cave made up for it”

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Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon) - Cruising past village life
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Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon)

4.Half Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves (Morning / Afternoon)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 290 reviews · 5 hours · from $40

Spend five hours exploring Pak Ou Caves, Ban Xang Hai whiskey village, and the Mekong near Luang Prabang. Morning departures usually travel by boat toward the caves and return by minivan, while afternoon trips reverse the order and may finish with a sunset cruise. English-speaking guides such as Thin, Pingpong, and Pany lead the tour.

“The best sunset experience in Luang Prabang. You have to expedite too! The boat was wonderful and the guide super friendly. I really enjoy my time with him and it was nice to share a hot pot with a local”

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Vang Vieng: Namxay Viewpoint, Blue Lagoon 1 & Phoukham Cave - Namxay Viewpoint: short trail, serious climb
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Vang Vieng: Namxay Viewpoint, Blue Lagoon 1 & Phoukham Cave

5.Namxay Viewpoint, Blue Lagoon 1 & Phoukham Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 188 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Set out from Vang Vieng at 9:00 AM with a local guide such as Gollat, Goddat, or Mr Vee. Climb Namxay Viewpoint, visit the reclining Buddha in Phoukham Cave, then cool off at Blue Lagoon 1. The $29 price covers transport, entry fees, water, a waterproof bag, and an English-speaking guide.

“It was perfect! Gollat was so so nice, very friendly and all we did was worth it.”

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Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking - Kayaking the Nam Song past limestone peaks
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Vang Vieng: Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

6.Tham Nangfar and Tham Nam Day Tour with Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 147 reviews · 5 hours · from $24

Spend five active hours north of Vang Vieng kayaking the Nam Song, tubing through Tham Nam, and exploring Tham Nang Far, or Angel Cave. Your English- or Thai-speaking guide provides safety instruction, gear, lunch, water, and hotel transfers. Expect scenic river stretches, small rapids, limestone formations, and a busy cave passage.

“Fantastic. I guide was exceptional. He was knowledgeable, practical and caring. This trip was amazing in many ways. The company provided everything like a waterproof bag, towels, straps for anyone with glasses. Come enjoy for yourself. Don't forget to bring slippers or water shoes.”

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Luang Prabang: Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves - Entering the two Pak Ou Caves
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Luang Prabang: Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves

7.Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $43

Paddle easy stretches of the Nam Ou and Mekong to Pak Ou Caves, then continue by road to Kuang Si Falls and Ban Na Uan Hmong village. Guides such as Lan, Mungkone, and Vone are praised for friendly, clear explanations. Expect a small group, buffet lunch, muddy riverbanks, and a busy full-day schedule.

“Really enjoyed our day kayacking along the Ou river, exploring the Ou caves and visiting the Kuang Si waterfall. Kayacking was lovely though a bit short - only 2 hours kayacking and would have liked to kayak for longer. Lunch was exceptional - one of the best lunches I’ve had during a tour and in a beautiful location. The waterfalls were wonderful too, though would have been nice to have a bit more time as there is a lot to explore, especially if you want to climb to the top of the hill overlooking the waterfalls. Overall, a great day seeing all the best spots around Luang Prabang.”

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FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves - Pak Ou Caves and the meeting of two rivers
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FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $50

Spend about 8.5 hours combining river kayaking, Pak Ou Caves, Whisky Village, Kuang Si Falls, and lunch at Manifa Elephant Camp. You’ll paddle through limestone scenery, see thousands of Buddha images, and have time to swim in the falls. Small groups, bottled water, kayak equipment, entrance fees, and a vegetarian buffet option are included.

“A very full and exciting day. Especially enjoyed the kayaking, waterfall and the excellent buffet lunch with the elephants.”

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Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option - What the two-hour outing looks like
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Vang Vieng: Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option

9.Half-Day Zip Lining with Cave Exploration Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours · from $20Best value

Spend about two hours above Vang Vieng’s forest and river on a guided zip-line course with six or seven lines, 12 platforms, and two bridges. Add Tham Nam None Cave for a short innertube ride beneath the rock. Hotel pickup, safety gear, water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Solo guests should confirm group arrangements.

“Pickup didn’t arrive til an hour and 15 minutes after stated time. We rang 5 times to try and get an update and kept getting told the driver was on their way when they clearly weren’t.”

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Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Fall Day Tour - Kuang Si Falls and the 50-meter drop
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Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Fall Day Tour

10.Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Fall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $142

Spend about 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide visiting Pak Ou Caves by boat, a rice-wine village, Kuang Si Falls, and its butterfly park. Hotel pickup, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, admissions, and lunch are included. Guides such as Mr Vong and Mr Toni have also customized the day for families.

“Thank you Mr Vong and Mr Toni from Bravo Indochina for turning a potentially disastrous trip into one of our most beautiful ones. Our 3 yr old was unwell and hence we were going to cancel. However, Mr Vong customised the day for uRead more”

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From Vientiane: Vang Vieng Tour with Cave Kayak & Zipline - The road from Vientiane to Vang Vieng
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From Vientiane: Vang Vieng Tour with Cave Kayak & Zipline

11.Vang Vieng Tour with Cave Kayak & Zipline

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 9 hours · from $113

Travel from Vientiane to Vang Vieng for a full day of kayaking on the Nam Song River, ziplining near Nangfa Cave, exploring Jang Cave, swimming at Blue Lagoon 1, and visiting Wat Kang. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with private groups available. Bring swimwear, sports shoes, dry clothes, and cash.

“It was a pleasant tour: we visited suggestive and truly particular places in Vang Vieng. The journeys, even if long, were carried out with maximum punctuality and comfort. A truly recommended experience”

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Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise - Starting on the Nam Ou at Ban Pak Ou or Ban Hat Kho
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Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $41

Join Manifa Travel for a small-group kayaking trip from Luang Prabang to Pak Ou Caves. Paddle the Nam Ou and Mekong, see limestone cliffs, visit Buddha-filled caves and Ban Xang Hai whisky village, then return by car or optional sunset cruise. Lunch, water, equipment, and entrance fees are included.

“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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Private Tour: Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall Tour from Luang Prabang - The 9am pickup and Mekong departure
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Private Tour: Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall Tour from Luang Prabang

13.Private Tour: Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall Tour from Luang Prabang

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $194

Spend about eight hours with a private guide, boat, and vehicle visiting Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls from Luang Prabang. The day includes lunch, water, entrance fees, hotel pickup, and possible stops at the Whisky Village and Hmong villages. Guides such as Kong, Chansay, Bounsu, and Mr Than have led past departures.

“Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the tour, especially the boat trip. The car was new and spacious, it’s very important, because the roads are dusty. Can not imagine going to waterfalls on Tuk Tuk.. The food was delicious ( a la carte)”

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One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng - Kayaking the Nam Song for about two hours
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One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng

14.One Day Guided Tour: Kayaking, Zipline & Tubing In The Cave from Vang Vieng

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · from $49

Spend about eight hours outside Vang Vieng with a local English-speaking guide. Paddle 7 km on the Nam Song, float through gentle river sections, swim at Tham Nam Water Cave, pull yourself 500 meters underground by rope, and finish with forest ziplining. Hotel transfers, gear, entrance fees, and picnic lunch are included.

“It was a really cool experience especially the kayaking and the zip line, the guide was super nice and friendly”

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Vang Vieng: Kayaking&Zipline&Water Cave&Tham Chang tour - Pickup by tuk-tuk between 9:00 and 9:30
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Vang Vieng: Kayaking&Zipline&Water Cave&Tham Chang tour

15.Kayaking&Zipline&Water Cave&Tham Chang tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $51

You’ll spend a full day near Vang Vieng kayaking small rapids on the Nam Song River, tubing through Tham Chang Cave, hiking, swimming, eating a local lunch, and ziplining over forest and river views. Hotel pickup, equipment, safety instruction, and return transport are included. English and Lao support is available.

“Meget ubehagelig oplevelse i Cave tuning pga for mange mennesker på en gang”

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