Kuang Si Waterfall (Half Day)

(Half Day Trip)

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Full Day Plan:

The secret pools of Kuang Si Waterfall is one of the most popular places to visit in Luang Prabang. Where you won’t be able to escape the beautiful serenity. Enjoy a short hike before arriving at the falls by passing through the Bear Rescue Centre.

“Kuang” means deer and “Si” means dig or screw. Long time ago local people used to tell a folktale about a wise old man who dug a hole to get groundwater for his village, but no one came to help him. So he went back to the village to tell everyone that he saw the golden deer “kuang” living in the hole of limestone where he had been digging for groundwater. All the villagers were so excited to catch the golden deer so all of them came to help him dig. But the more they dug the more water came up, so they kept digging more holes but they couldn’t find any golden deer. After some time, they gave up! And that was how the secret pools of Kuang Si Waterfall were made.  


  • In the morning or afternoon, meet your guide in the hotel lobby or at Whisper Journeys office and depart by private or join group vehicle.
  • Visit a local morning market if tour starts at 8:30am. Visit Phou Si market if tour starts at 1:30. To observed the locals trading their produce. (Private tour)
  • Visit a local market to observe the locals trading their produce. Feel free to purchase things as well.
  • Ock Pop Tok Weaving Centre gives an insight into local ladies’ beautiful handicraft work. (Private tour)
  • A van will drive you to Kuang Si Waterfall
  • Spend your leisure at the bottom of the falls for a refreshing swim or hike to the top of the main waterfalls
  • Explore the Black Bear Sanctuary
  • On the way back to town stop by a Hmong Village (High land ethnic group)
  • Transfer back to Luang Prabang.

Note:

Between November and January the water temperature is very cool. Picnic lunch, swimming and hiking along the short trail of the waterfall are possible. Do not forget to bring your mosquito spray, sunscreen, swimming suit and to wear proper shoes. Tad Sae waterfall can get crowded on weekends and national holidays


*** The tour includes tour guide, bicycle, meal & entrance fees.


Duration : 4 hours

Suggested time: 8:00 – 12:30 and 1:30 - 17:30

Location : Ban Tha Pene, Luang Prabang


Kuang Si Waterfall (Half Day)


AVG/PERSON $620
Total Time 1Day

The secret pools of Kuang Si Waterfall is one of the most popular places to visit in Luang Prabang. Where you won’t be able to escape the beautiful serenity. Enjoy a short hike before arriving at the falls by passing through the Bear Rescue Centre.

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