Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Ban Xang Hai, 263J+963, Sang Ha, LaosA unique little village on the banks of the Mekong River. Ban Xang Hai, is also known as whisky village, is famous for their handicraft products like distilling and selling whisky, hand woven fabric and jewelry.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Pak Ou Caves, Near Pak Ou the Tham Ting Near the Village of Ban Pak Ou - Mekong River, Ban Pak-Ou 0603 LaosThese two caves are located some 25km from Luang Prabang where the Nam Ou River flows into the Meking. The journey on a slow moving longboat to caves is decidedly picturesque. Motoring upriver you can see locals fishing and listen to the joyful laugher of children splashing in the water. The caves are revered throughout Laos and a very popular place for tourists and pilgrimsalike. There are some 4000 statyes abd statyettes in the caves, mostly of the Buddha, many stukk covered with paper thin gilding. The first cave is reached by a steep staircase from the river’s edge, while the second cave is a little deeper inside the mountain: bring a torchilight!Duration: 40 minutesStop At: Manifa Elephant Camp, Xang Hai Village, Sang Ha, LaosHave a buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river surrounded by the tropical forests.You'll have a opportunity to see elephants free to roam around the Mekong river.Fried Fish with Tamarind SauceGrilled Skewers (Meat, Veggie)Chicken Coconuts CurryStir-fried Mixed VegetablesDeep fried Potatoes and Onions, EggplantsPumpkin Coconuts Milk Potage SoupBoiled eggLuang Prabang Salad & Fresh VegetablesFresh spring rollsCream Sauce SpaghettiRice Noodle SoupSteamed riceBreadSeasonal FruitsLao brewed Coffee & TeaWaterDuration: 1 hour 15 minutesStop At: Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang 06000 LaosThe Kuang Si Falls, sometimes spelled Kuang Xi or known as Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls, is a three levelled waterfall about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of Luang Prabang. Upon reaching falls, relax and enjoy the magnificent natural surroundings. The water tumbles down and cascades gently into several cool, clear pools where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. The adventurous may walk to the top of the falls via a steep track where stunning views are awaiting them. Kuang Si Waterfalls also is a place where a rescue center for protecting sunbears, the endangered species, is located. Duration: 2 hours
Supplier Name
Manifa Travel
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Infants must sit on laps,Not recommended for pregnant travelers,This tour is not hard at all. But it's about 10 hours full day excursion including a long distance drive (60km). If old people and infants are in your group, please consider to choose our half day package or private package.,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
Inclusions:
Lunch - Enjoy a delicious buffet-style lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river. Savour the traditional Laos flavours and delight in the international style dishes. Vegetarian options available,Coffee and/or Tea,Air-conditioned vehicle,All Fees and Taxes,Entry/Admission - Pak Ou Caves,Entry/Admission - Manifa Elephant Camp,Entry/Admission - Kuang Si Falls
Exclusions:
Alcoholic Beverages,Soda/Pop
The tour was fine, but please be advised that the elephants in the "camp" where you will eat lunch are in chains. Supporting this tour means supporting animal cruelty. Respectable sanctuaries do not chain elephants to trees. Very sad, and unexpected. I also heard one of the hosts explaining at length that there was nothing inhumane about the elephants' treatment when one of the other customers expressed concern, which I'm sure he knew not to be the case.
Reviewed by: scard1, 10/12/2020 12:00:00 AM
Emailed night before to confirm pick up time . Picked up from hotel at stated time in relatively new air conditioned mini bus. Cold water bottles on hand. Guide gave potted history of area as we drove to falls. The falls looked as they do in the pictures, absolutely amazing. We were there in dry season but there was still enough water flowing to get those excellent pictures. We hiked right up to the top of the main falls. It was very steep in places with a mud track. Very few people at the top. Back down for more photos and a cool in one of the many pools. After 2 hours picked up from local market area and taken to elephant camp. We were a little worried about this stage of the trip and had nearly not booked because of this. The elephants appeared well looked after. There were no rides. You could feed one if you really felt you had to. Most of the elephants were actually down on the banks of Mekong lazily going in and out of the water. They were not chained and I did not see any of the
Reviewed by: Malcolm H, 06/08/2020 12:00:00 AM
Amazing experience! The guide - Mr Thin - spoke excellent English and gave us helpful insights. I was also lucky that the tour group was also a lovely group of people. A wonderful way to spend the day!
Reviewed by: Katie_S, 03/17/2020 12:00:00 AM
This was an excellent day trip. It was a very good combination of a relaxing river cruise, sightseeing, beautiful waterfalls (with very few people there at the end of the day). The lunch was amazing and our tour guide was absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend this tour.
Reviewed by: Heather M, 03/16/2020 12:00:00 AM
This was an excellent day trip. It was a very good combination of a relaxing river cruise, sightseeing, beautiful waterfalls (with very few people there at the end of the day). The lunch was amazing and our tour guide was absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend this tour.
Reviewed by: Heather_M, 03/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
