1:30 PM — Cruise to Pak Ou Caves

Depart from the camp and cruise upstream to Pak Ou Caves. Step ashore to explore this riverside Buddhist site, with time to visit the lower cave and the option to climb to the upper cave.

Cruise Around the Nam Ou–Mekong Confluence

After visiting the caves, enjoy a scenic boat excursion around the confluence. This is an opportunity to appreciate the limestone landscape from the water and pause for photographs before turning downstream.

Ban Xang Hai & Donkhoun Island

On the return journey, stop at Ban Xang Hai to explore the village, then continue to Donkhoun Island for a short walk before the final stretch of your cruise.

Sunset Cruise to Luang Prabang

Relax on board as you cruise downstream in the late-afternoon light. Enjoy the changing colours of the Mekong and the surrounding hills as the day draws to a close.

Arrive at the pier in Luang Prabang at approximately 5:30–6:00 PM. A vehicle will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.

All times are approximate and may vary with river conditions and the time spent at each stop. Sunset timing varies by season.

• 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.