Kuang Si Falls, Luang Prabang: Tickets, Tours, Hours, Address, Kuang Si Falls Reviews: 4.5/5
Kuang Si Falls
Kuang Si Falls
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Brad S
North Vancouver, Canada1,251 contributions
Great place but super busy...go early!
May 2020 • Friends
I Loved stopping at this place to see the Laos forest, the falls and the sun bears. I would have loved to have gone for a swim in the pools, but the crowds were intense ( and this was in February 2020 before COVID changed everything). Go early and take your time at the sun bear sanctuary...fantastic
Written April 21, 2021
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cuy2019
Siem Reap, Cambodia18 contributions
great outing
Feb 2021 • Family
great outing , as always loved the lush green and foliage growing on the way to the waterfalls . Great day with a bit of cloudness and cool weather . Then hot again but as we got there the kids jumped in . Water still cold .
We love it the small quietness during this time not a lot of people .
Good for family and kids
We love it the small quietness during this time not a lot of people .
Good for family and kids
Written February 24, 2021
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Kelsey1976
Santa Clara, CA513 contributions
arranged with our hotel a guide to take us the falls
Feb 2020
I highly recommend that you get there early, as this place gets very crowded. Not a great place to change your clothes if you want to go swimming, and the water is cold! Very beautiful. Steep climb up to the top that can be slippery.
Written January 16, 2021
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Lee lan
Vientiane, Laos3 contributions
Like a Heaven
Dec 2020
So beautiful and so peaceful. The water is really clear and there are some little fish in the blue pond. Really recommend!
Written December 28, 2020
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Kongphat L
Vientiane, Laos3 contributions
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Dec 2019 • Family
It's a wonderful fall. Water is clear and clean. There was a lot of people there. It's a great place to relax your mind with friends and family, 😉
Written November 23, 2020
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fartoomanyusers
London, UK401 contributions
Photos over sell it !
Dec 2019
The photos make it look idyllic - it's not quite that amazing, but it is still pretty great.
We cycled there (before starting a longer trip) which was a tough enough daytrip with some decent hills. Lots of people took motorbikes/scooters which looked fun.
There's lots of places to eat just before you enter the park, and lots of kiosks to buy drinks.
Definitely worth a trip - and don't forget your swimwear!
We cycled there (before starting a longer trip) which was a tough enough daytrip with some decent hills. Lots of people took motorbikes/scooters which looked fun.
There's lots of places to eat just before you enter the park, and lots of kiosks to buy drinks.
Definitely worth a trip - and don't forget your swimwear!
Written November 18, 2020
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Matias V
Espoo, Finland392 contributions
Beautiful place
Dec 2019 • Family
This is a great day trip. On a hot day you can dip in and the big fall at the end of the trail is really beautiful, almost magical. We also ate next the the big waterfall. Good food with a bit of extra price for location.
Bear resque area was also interesting (and sad) to see.
I would defenately go again.
Bear resque area was also interesting (and sad) to see.
I would defenately go again.
Written October 16, 2020
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andy.karla
Ottawa, Canada1,185 contributions
Very Scenic
Feb 2020
Are very picturesque scenic hike along numerous water falls and pools. Go early in the morning to beat the crowds. Definetly worth a visit.
Written August 20, 2020
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Fran R
Zurich, Switzerland372 contributions
very nice but very crowded
Jan 2020
this is one of the main attraction, so many tourists as well as locals go there and have a swim/splash
don't expect to be the only one there
don't expect to be the only one there
Written August 10, 2020
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JayRae1
Glasgow, UK1,544 contributions
Great day out, but take a swimming costume to get the best out of it.
Jan 2020
We visited Kuang Si Falls on a trip, arranged through our Hotel (Villa Maly), where we had our own transport and the driver recommended other worthwhile visits on the way, such as the Bear Rescue Centre and an Elephant Sanctuary.
Entry to the Falls costs 20,000Kip and, although that sounds like a lot, is is actually only around £1.70 UK or $2.20 US. There are various levels to the falls, so my advice would be to wear trainers or other secure footwear, as parts of the climb can be quite slippery. We carried a small bag with us, with changes of footwear and clothes for when we wanted to get into the water. We also took light snacks and drinks.
The various levels are all stunning, but I particularly like the parts where it was easy to swim, as the water was beautifully clear and refreshing. There is one point where you can go out on a tree limb and jump off. So good I did it more than once. I'm 67 and found the walk easy, so it is not daunting in any way. Definitely not to be missed if you are spending any time in Luang Prabang, but do consider the Elephant Sanctuary on the way there, as they look after the animals there.
Entry to the Falls costs 20,000Kip and, although that sounds like a lot, is is actually only around £1.70 UK or $2.20 US. There are various levels to the falls, so my advice would be to wear trainers or other secure footwear, as parts of the climb can be quite slippery. We carried a small bag with us, with changes of footwear and clothes for when we wanted to get into the water. We also took light snacks and drinks.
The various levels are all stunning, but I particularly like the parts where it was easy to swim, as the water was beautifully clear and refreshing. There is one point where you can go out on a tree limb and jump off. So good I did it more than once. I'm 67 and found the walk easy, so it is not daunting in any way. Definitely not to be missed if you are spending any time in Luang Prabang, but do consider the Elephant Sanctuary on the way there, as they look after the animals there.
Written August 5, 2020
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Abigail C
North Yorkshire, UK5 contributions
Hi, we are thinking of visiting mid October? Will the falls be more turquoise and calm then or do they tend to be brown still from rainy season?
Anna R
Lyndhurst, NJ337 contributions
Hi there, how long it takes from LP to the falls? And if you don’t want to swim how long should we stay to look around and take pictures? Thanks.
scowy68
Whitehaven, UK830 contributions
About 30 minutes by van. I think about one to two hours is enough excluding swimming..
Ko Phuo
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
How do I get there from Vientiane? Any public transportation or any other way?
Josh
Luang Prabang, Laos7 contributions
You can get a mini van from Vientiane to Vang Vieng then to Luang Prabang where the falls are.
Or
You could probably get a sleeper bus or something from Vientiane to Luang Prabang but I think it’ll be a long ride. Hope this helps.
mayushan
chiba23 contributions
Is it worth the visit now? I heard that now that it’s rainy season the waterfall is not as beautiful as it is in dry season.
Bidette17
Lyon, France69 contributions
Les chutes ont débordées et le débit d'eau est impressionnant. La balade est très amusante à faire. Cependant c'est sur que l'eau est bien moins claire qu'en saison sèche
Sara G
9 contributions
Are there taxis or tuk tuks at the falls to take us back to luang Prabang if we don't want to have one wait for us?
rantati7
Helsinki, Finland2,175 contributions
If you want to stay as long as you want consider hiring a motorbike. Then you are not repentant on organised tour schedules.
celine r
Biganos, France
Quel était le prix de l'entrée ? Et du tuk tuk si vous l'avez pris de Luang prabang (aller/retour)?
RocketmanGeneva
Rolle, Switzerland228 contributions
Celine, Tuk-Tuk sont 35,000 Kip (€3) sans un petit pourboire (€1) par aller et meme pour le retour. Entré 20,000 Kip selon saison (€2) pp. Bonne visite... prend environs 3 heures au total pour le Parc.
I am just wondering what people do with their phones, cameras, wallets etc. When they are swimming? Are there lockers or do you have to leave them by the pools?
RocketmanGeneva
Rolle, Switzerland228 contributions
Hi Alistair, There are lockers, but not all that many! Most people seemed to put everything in one bag, and then took turns guarding it. Another group had their guide do that job! Hope this helps
Robbin
midwifeben
Istanbul, Turkey11 contributions
Hey. Can we take mopeds there?
sure. i rented a bike. very easy drive takes about 1 hour. go early as it gets very crowded
Serubī
Mansfield, UK1 contribution
Does it cost to go in?? If so how much??
GotaBigFamily
Wainuiomata, New Zealand115 contributions
Yes, we paid 20k kip to our driver and he purchased the tickets from the kiosk on our behalf.
