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Home/Destinations/Luang Prabang/Mekong Cruise & Pak Ou

Mekong Cruise & Pak Ou Cave Tours

Drift along the mighty Mekong: river cruises from Luang Prabang to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, packed with thousands of Buddha statues in cliffside grottoes, passing riverside villages and whisky-making hamlets. Sunset cruises with drinks or dinner offer a magical way to watch the day fade over the river.

114 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang: Cruise to Pak Ou Caves & Kuang Si Waterfalls
4.9(1,930)·9 hours
from$49/ 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 City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang City Tour & Kuang Si Waterfalls
4.7(93)·12 hours
from$44/ person
via Viator
FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves
Luang Prabang
FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves
4.8(92)·8h 30min
from$48/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk
4.6(74)·3h 30min
from$68/ person
via Viator
Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Luang Prabang
Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
5.0(42)·3–4 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Private Luang Prabang City Tour
Luang Prabang
Private Luang Prabang City Tour
4.8(31)·12 hours
from$53/ person
via Viator
Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise
Luang Prabang
Full day / Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with optional sunset cruise
4.7(28)·6 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Sunset Cruise Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Sunset Cruise Luang Prabang
3.7(21)·2 hours
from$35/ 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
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
Luang Prabang: Kuang Si Waterfall & Rice Farm Tour
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang: Kuang Si Waterfall & Rice Farm Tour
5.0(10)·10 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Unwind with a Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River
Luang Prabang
Unwind with a Sunset Cruise on the Mekong River
4.6(8)·1h 30min–2h
from$35/ person
via Viator
1 Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfalls
Luang Prabang
1 Day Mekong Cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfalls
5.0(7)·8–9 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang's Beauty & Heritage in 1 Day - All-Inclusive Tour
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang's Beauty & Heritage in 1 Day - All-Inclusive Tour
4.9(7)·10 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Dine and Cruise on Mekong River
Luang Prabang
Dine and Cruise on Mekong River
4.0(5)·3h 30min
from$66/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang World Heritage, Pak Ou Caves, River Sunset Cruise
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang World Heritage, Pak Ou Caves, River Sunset Cruise
5.0(4)·9 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang to Kuang Si Waterfalls Shared Minivan Ticket
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang to Kuang Si Waterfalls Shared Minivan Ticket
4.3(4)·4h 30min
from$8/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Private Cultural Tour and Pak Ou Caves River Cruise
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Private Cultural Tour and Pak Ou Caves River Cruise
5.0(2)·8 hours
from$153/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang A Venerable Cruise to the Pak Ou Caves with Lunch
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang A Venerable Cruise to the Pak Ou Caves with Lunch
4.0(2)·9 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Highlights Guided Tour -All Inclusive
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Highlights Guided Tour -All Inclusive
5.0(2)·8 hours
from$42/ person
via Viator
Rice is Life Experience & Kuang Si Waterfall - Luang Prabang full day tour
Luang Prabang
Rice is Life Experience & Kuang Si Waterfall - Luang Prabang full day tour
5.0(2)·1 day
from$109/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Half Day Tour Pak Ou Caves and Mekong Cruise
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Half Day Tour Pak Ou Caves and Mekong Cruise
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$55/ 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
Bike to Kuangsi Waterfall and Cruise the Mekong River Back - Luang Prabang 1 day
Luang Prabang
Bike to Kuangsi Waterfall and Cruise the Mekong River Back - Luang Prabang 1 day
5.0(1)·7–8 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang to Pak Ou caves and Kuang Si falls Full-day
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang to Pak Ou caves and Kuang Si falls Full-day
3.0(1)·8–9 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
1 Day Mekong Pak Ou Caves Kuang Si Waterfalls Local Villages Tour
Luang Prabang
1 Day Mekong Pak Ou Caves Kuang Si Waterfalls Local Villages Tour
5.0(1)·9 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
1 Day Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Waterfalls and Local Villages
Luang Prabang
1 Day Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Waterfalls and Local Villages
5.0(1)·7–9 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Half Day Tour with Mekong River Sunset Cruise
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Half Day Tour with Mekong River Sunset Cruise
2h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Heritage Tour at Luang Prabang with Dinner Cruise and Light Show
Luang Prabang
Heritage Tour at Luang Prabang with Dinner Cruise and Light Show
6 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang UNESCO Heritage City and Pak Ou Caves Tour
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang UNESCO Heritage City and Pak Ou Caves Tour
9 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Kuang Si Pak Ou Caves Villages and Mekong Sunset Cruise
Luang Prabang
Kuang Si Pak Ou Caves Villages and Mekong Sunset Cruise
9 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Premium Cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Premium Cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls
9 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Night Market Private Tour
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Mekong Sunset Cruise and Night Market Private Tour
4 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Kuang Si Waterfalls Pak Ou Caves and Sunset Cruise
Luang Prabang
Kuang Si Waterfalls Pak Ou Caves and Sunset Cruise
9 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Mekong River Sunset Cruise Luang Prabang with Romantic Views
Luang Prabang
Mekong River Sunset Cruise Luang Prabang with Romantic Views
1–2 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Slow Boat to Pak Ou Caves Villages and Kuang Si Waterfall
Luang Prabang
Slow Boat to Pak Ou Caves Villages and Kuang Si Waterfall
9 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Full Day Mekong River Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves Adventure
Luang Prabang
Full Day Mekong River Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves Adventure
6–7 hours
from$196/ person
via Viator
Experience Mekong Sunset Cruise in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
Experience Mekong Sunset Cruise in Luang Prabang
2 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Alms Giving Ceremony and Mekong Cruise with Lunch
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Alms Giving Ceremony and Mekong Cruise with Lunch
10 hours
from$144/ person
via Viator
Visiting Pak Ou Caves Whisky Village and Kuang Si Falls
Luang Prabang
Visiting Pak Ou Caves Whisky Village and Kuang Si Falls
9 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Slow Boat to Pak Ou Caves Villages and Kuang Si Falls
Luang Prabang
Slow Boat to Pak Ou Caves Villages and Kuang Si Falls
9 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Kuangsi waterfall with sunset view Mekong cruiser Pakou Cave
Luang Prabang
Kuangsi waterfall with sunset view Mekong cruiser Pakou Cave
9 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Luxury Private Tour Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfalls
Luang Prabang
Luxury Private Tour Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Waterfalls
9 hours
from$429/ person
via Viator
Luang Prabang Hidden Jungle Trek and Mekong Adventure
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Hidden Jungle Trek and Mekong Adventure
4h 30min
from$66/ person
via Viator
Mekong Cruise Pak Ou Caves Kuang Si Waterfalls and Local Villages
Luang Prabang
Mekong Cruise Pak Ou Caves Kuang Si Waterfalls and Local Villages
3–4 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with Optional Sunset Cruise
Luang Prabang
Half Day Kayaking and Pak Ou Caves with Optional Sunset Cruise
5–6 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
Full, Half Day Kayaking, Pak Ou Caves with Optional Sunset Cruise
Luang Prabang
Full, Half Day Kayaking, Pak Ou Caves with Optional Sunset Cruise
6–8 hours
from$196/ person
via Viator

Mekong Cruise & Pak Ou in Luang Prabang — FAQ

What are the Pak Ou Caves?
The Pak Ou Caves are two sacred riverside caves near Luang Prabang filled with thousands of Buddha statues, reached by a scenic Mekong River cruise.
Are Mekong sunset cruises worth it in Luang Prabang?
Yes — a sunset cruise on the Mekong, often with drinks or dinner, is a relaxing and beautiful way to experience the river and the golden light.
What do Mekong cruises from Luang Prabang include?
Cruises range from short sunset trips to full-day excursions to the Pak Ou Caves, often stopping at riverside villages known for weaving and rice whisky.

More things to do in Luang Prabang

Kuang Si WaterfallsTemples & City Tour