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Home/Destinations/Luang Prabang/Luang Prabang in 1 day
1 day · Luang Prabang itinerary

Luang Prabang in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Luang Prabang? See the falls and temples. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Laos’s UNESCO town — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Alms giving & temples
  2. 2Kuang Si Falls
  3. 3Mekong sunset
  4. 4Night market

Morning: temples

Alms-giving, Wat Xieng Thong and the palace.

Day: Kuang Si Falls

Swim in the turquoise pools.

Evening: Mekong & market

Sunset cruise, then the night market.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Luang Prabang — prices per person.

Laos Elephant Sanctuary keeper+ Kuangsi waterfall +Hmong village
Luang Prabang
Laos Elephant Sanctuary keeper+ Kuangsi waterfall +Hmong village
4.7(29)·9 hours
from$118/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang World Heritage City Tour & Kuangsi Falls
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang World Heritage City Tour & Kuangsi Falls
5.0(3)·5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Hot Pot Dinner
5.0(10)·4–5 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls
Luang Prabang
Day Trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls
4.4(107)·7h 30min
from$32/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Alm Giving, Temples and Pak Ou Caves Private Tour
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Alm Giving, Temples and Pak Ou Caves Private Tour
5.0(1)·11 hours
from$163/ person
via Viator
Private Tour: Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall Tour from Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Private Tour: Pak Ou Cave and Kuang Si Waterfall Tour from Luang Prabang
4.9(17)·8 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Full Day Tour To Pak Ou Caves, Traditional Village & Kuang Si Waterfall
Luang Prabang
Full Day Tour To Pak Ou Caves, Traditional Village & Kuang Si Waterfall
4.3(45)·9 hours
from$51/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Temples, Royal Palace & Night Market Private Tour
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Temples, Royal Palace & Night Market Private Tour
5.0(1)·12 hours
from$108/ person
via Viator

Luang Prabang in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Luang Prabang in one day?
Yes — see the temples and alms-giving in the morning, the Kuang Si Falls by day, and a Mekong sunset cruise and night market in the evening.
What is the best one-day Luang Prabang tour?
A combination of the Kuang Si Falls, the temples and a Mekong sunset cruise is the most rewarding way to spend a single day.
How much does one day in Luang Prabang cost?
Budget roughly €20–€50 per person for a falls trip, temple tour and sunset cruise — Laos is great value.

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