Top 15 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 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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2.Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Remote Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $48

Start with hotel pickup and a drive to Ban Nong Heo, a Khmu village with stilt houses, ducks, and buffalo. Hike 2 to 3 hours through forest and countryside, stop for a local lunch, then spend 3 hours at Kuang Si Falls. Finish at a rice farm before a sunset Mekong cruise back to Luang Prabang.

“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

Start at 9am with hotel pickup and head to Buddha Park before returning to Vientiane for Patuxai, the Lao National Museum, Wat Si Saket, COPE, and That Luang. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Chansay, Toy, Sombath, or another local guide, handles transport, entry fees, and lunch in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

“Toy is a great guide. He brought along a good driver. we started at Buddha Park. Just in time before many other tourists came. So that is good for our picture. He told me much about the park, it's founder en a few good stories about Buddha and Budism. We also visited Wat Si Muang, Patuxai and several other Wat's and Templs. We had a great lunch between the locals with Laotian food. The last visit was COPE center. During the tour Toy had interesting stories to tell. Thx for the great experience Toy.”

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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 at a local restaurant. Guides such as Som, Suk, Sai, Chanxay, and Son have earned praise for their warmth and local insight.

“Great experience With 81 countries, Son is a great guide! Everything was accurate and perfectly organized For sure I will recomend him”

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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

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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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, an optional alms-giving ceremony. Then visit Hmong, Lao, and Khmu villages, eat lunch, swim at Kuang Si Falls, see rescued black bears, and return via Ban Phanom. Private transport, a guide, water, and cool towels are included.

“We really enjoyed this tour. If you're comfortable renting a motorbike in Laos, you can easily see these sights on your own and that might be the way to go. However, my wife and I are not comfortable on rented scooters, so this tour was pRead more”

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7.Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall & Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · from $63

You’ll hike about 9 kilometers from Long Lao Village through rice paddies, orchards, farms, and forest to Kuang Si Falls. An English-speaking guide, such as Dang, leads the route. After lunch and a swim, you’ll visit the Bear Rescue Center and a Hmong cultural house before returning to Luang Prabang.

“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 seeing Vientiane’s key sights in a private vehicle with a licensed guide, lunch, and entrance fees included. Visit Patuxay, Pha That Luang, Wat Si Saket, Ho Phra Keo, COPE Visitor Centre, and Buddha Park. Guides such as Thip, Noy, and Mr Viengxay have led this tour.

“Mr Viengxay was a brilliant guide very knowledgeable and accommodating. His English was excellent and all day we were chauffeured around in an air conditioned vehicle”

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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 Vientiane by private vehicle. Visit Wat Sisaket’s 6,800 Buddha images, Wat Prakeo, Patuxay, Talad Sao Market, and the Mekong sunset. Guide Pat receives special praise, though English clarity may vary by guide.

“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 with a private English-speaking guide visiting Vientiane’s temples, Patuxai, That Luang, Buddha Park, and the Lao Disabled Women’s Development Centre. Pickup, transport, entrance fees, and lunch are included. Guide Bon has been praised for clear explanations and stories about the sculptures.

“Was a nice day, however definitely not with $150 PER PERSON. Better off booking when you arrive in Vientiane. The driver and tour guide were both lovely and as we requested took us to a beautiful local restaurant (we bought them lunch and coffees rather than a tip) the touRead more”

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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 forest trek through local villages and mountain country. After three to four hours on foot, cool off in Kuang Si Falls’ turquoise pools, visit the Bear Rescue Center, and enjoy lunch, fruit, and water. 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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12.Full-Day Luang Prabang Highlights Tour Including Kuangsi Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $124

Spend about eight hours exploring Luang Prabang with an English-speaking guide, visiting the former Royal Palace, Wat Xieng Thong, Ban Phanom, Ban Na Oun, and Kuang Si Falls. Lunch, water, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Guides such as Mr Khomphon Phongsavanh have earned special praise for their care and flexibility.

“My guide was the person that made the tour enjoyable. Having a guide with a good personality is very helpful. All the temples did seem the same with no real outstanding features, but the tour is still worth it.”

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13.A Full Day in Laid-Back Vientiane

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $144

Spend about eight hours exploring Vientiane with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Wat Si Saket, Ho Phra Keo, That Luang, Patuxai, and Buddha Park, then stop for a Lao lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off apply within the city center. Talat Sao is added if time allows.

“It was just about the right length. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Lunch was nice and included in the price. There are a lot to do in the Vientiane so the length of the tour is about right.”

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14.Jungle & Caves Full-Day Private Trekking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $120

Leave Vang Vieng at 9:00 AM for Phathao village and a demanding private trek over the ridge above town. You’ll visit Tham Hok Cave, eat a picnic cooked by your guide, and swim at Secret Eden before returning. Guide assignments vary, with Nin, Xai, and Mic among the guides used on past departures.

“Xai was a superb guide - very kind, understanding and patient. Easy to talk to, with great English skills. And a great cook too!”

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15.Full Day bamboo experience with cooking class & Kuang si waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $44

Spend a full day at The Bamboo Experience, a traditional-style pavilion beside rice fields. Learn how bamboo shapes daily Lao life, weave a small mat, and cook bamboo-based dishes before eating lunch. Then ride to Kuang Si Falls, visit the sun bear rescue center, and swim in its turquoise pools. Pickup from central Luang Prabang hotels is included.

“Day was awesome, I never knew what you could do with bamboo, owner, his wife and staff are just fabulous, knowledgeable and funny and incredibly helpful. I really enjoyed this day, helping to prepare food and then having lunch, the whole experience is worth doing.”

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