Name: H01 Pak Ou Caves, Mekong Cruise, Whisky village (Private)
Location: Pak Ou, Laos

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140 reviews

Duration: 1 day

Group size: 1 - 999

H01 Pak Ou Caves, Mekong Cruise, Whisky village (Private)

Pak Ou, Laos

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Manifa Travel

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140 reviews

Duration: 1 day

Group size: 1 - 999

Early morning pickup from your accommodation at around 8:15 – 09:00 AM and we enjoy the views as you drive into the countryside to explore the Pak Ou Caves.

Along the way we stop to visit Ban Xang Hai, is also known as Whisky Village. Here you can see the process of making lao lao, the country’s beloved rice whiskey and for some maybe even an early morning sample!

We then embark a boat trip from Ban Xang Hai to Pak Ou Caves on the Mekong River. We see a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as the mysterious nature on the way. After 30 minutes, we reach Pak Ou where the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers. Pak Ou Caves are two linked caves crammed with thousand of lacquered Buddha Status of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Exploring the caves about 40 min, the boat trip takes us to enjoy a beautiful buffet style lunch at the restaurant – overlooking the Mekong river. At about 1 PM, we will start going back to Luang Prabang. (End of Service 2:00 PM).

HIGHLIGHTS:

THE FAMOUS HOLY SITES PAK OU CAVES
LAO LOCAL VILLAGE
SCENIC VIEW FROM BOAT

THIS TOUR INCLUDES:

ALL TRANSPORTATION
ENGLISH SPEAKING TOUR LEADER
ENTRANCE FEE
ALL ACTIVITIES
LUNCH
5% of tax for local development

POSSIBLE OPTIONS

PRIVATE TOUR WITH EXPERIENCED TOUR GUIDE(EN, FR,DE,JP,CH,IT,SP,RU)

Day 1
Day 1
Pak Ou Cave
8:00 -9:00 Pick-up from your accommodation in Luang Prabang city

9:40-10:40 Visiting Ban Xan Hai Village by mini van (60 Minutes). The village is famous for various kind of handicraft products like Lao whisky (called "LaoLao"), Textile etc..

11:00-11:30 Trip to Pak Ou Caves by Slow Boat (30 Min)

11:30-12:00 Pak Ou Cave (30-40 Min)

12:00-12:30 Going to Manifa Elephant Camp for Lunch by Slow Boat (30Min)

12:30-13:10 Buffet style lunch at Manifa Elephant Camp Smile Elephant Restaurant.

13:10-13:50 Going back to Luang Prabang City, (40 Min)

13:50-14:20 End of the tour (1) at your hotel or (2) at the city center near Night Market and Phousi Hill.

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Day 1

Pak Ou Cave

8:00 -9:00 Pick-up from your accommodation in Luang Prabang city
9:40-10:40 Visiting Ban Xan Hai Village by mini van (60 Minutes). The village is famous for various kind of handicraft products like Lao whisky (called "LaoLao"), Textile etc..
11:00-11:30 Trip to Pak Ou Caves by Slow Boat (30 Min)
11:30-12:00 Pak Ou Cave (30-40 Min)
12:00-12:30 Going to Manifa Elephant Camp for Lunch by Slow Boat (30Min)
12:30-13:10 Buffet style lunch at Manifa Elephant Camp Smile Elephant Restaurant.
13:10-13:50 Going back to Luang Prabang City, (40 Min)
13:50-14:20 End of the tour (1) at your hotel or (2) at the city center near Night Market and Phousi Hill.

We really enjoyed the experience. The highlight was the elephant experience getting up close (and riding bareback) to the elephants and spending time with them. We also learned about the history of elephants in Laos and how endangered they now are. Manifa seems to be doing a very good job caring for the 13 elephants in their compound. Our tour guide, Van (sp?), was patient and looked out for us throughout the entire tour. We switched to the kayaking, Pak Ou cave, Whiskey Village, and sunset cruise the day before - We Travel was responsive and accommodating. I would highly recommend this trip when visiting Luang Prabang.

By William W for [EUR] F03 MAHOUT INTRODUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM . KUANG SI FALLS on Jul 25, 2024

We had great time with the guide , lot of knowledge , the trekking was hard but Amazing, thank you very much!!!

By Silvia C for [EUR] F11 HIKE TREK TO KUANG SI WATERFALL on Jul 21, 2024

去年はバイクで怪我をしてメコン川に入らなかったので再度申し込みました。象に直接乗れたり自由時間に象にバナナをあげたりできます。ここにはマイペースで寄り道をする象、用を足す時にわざわざ草むらに寄る象など様々な性格の象がおり、来る度に新しく気付く事があります。ルアンパバーンに寄る時はまた参加します。

By KENTA K for [EUR] F08 MAHOUT BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM on Jul 03, 2024

I visited Laos from Japan on a solo trip. The main purpose of my trip was to have a great experience with Manifa Travel. They let me experience things here that I cannot experience in Japan. I was surprised that the elephants were much bigger than I had imagined and their skin was harder as well. I will never forget this wonderful experience. Thank you very much for the fun memories!

By MISAKI M for [EUR] F10 MAHOUT BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM AND PAK OU CAVES on Jul 01, 2024

I had a great experience to ride a elephant. Riding elephants are very tough than horses because they don't have a chair on the elephants. I was exhausted but great. Almost people join the cave tour etc after lunch, but I resumed riding. I learned some languages to talk to elephants, and I rode an elephant by myself without support. (but, instructor walked beside of me & elephant) If you have time to spend in Luang Prabang, I recommend resuming riding after lunch.