[Nadia] Cycling & Kayak to Pak Ou Caves (f21)

ラオス ルアンパバーン郡

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Manifa Travel
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144 reviews
Dec 23, 2022
Group size: 1 - 12
[Nadia] Cycling & Kayak to Pak Ou Caves (f21)
ラオス ルアンパバーン郡

Manifa Travel
  • Email address verified
144 reviews

Dec 23, 2022
Group size: 1 - 12

About this trip

Private tour bike and kayak private (no boat cruise, private transportation)

2 Pax


Take a two-wheeled adventure going out of Luang Prabang city. Pedal on the road along the Mekong river trails to the temples and villages, rice paddies. In the afternoon, enjoy kayaking in the majestic nature on the Mekong River and its tributary, the Ou River, and visit the famous Pak Ou Caves. Learning about local villages and different aspects of life: farming cycle, vegetable grown, domestic animal farming with the warm and enthusiastic greet from friendly kids and locals.

What’s included

  • All transportation
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • All activities
  • Lunch
    Picnic
  • Drinking Water

Available Packages

Trip Price
$130

Itinerary

Day 1
Cycling, Kayak

We leave Luang Prabang in the morning, first visiting Ban Xang Khong village on the Mekong River just north of the peninsula. We will then load the bicycles into the car and drive 20 km north (to avoid the hustle and bustle of the national highway). We will again ride our bicycles to Ban Xang Hai village. There you can see the unique distillation process of Lao Lao whisky. We will continue to the Ou River, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the Mekong River. We will visit the village and learn about the life of the local rice paddies and free range buffalo. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the sandy beach on the riverbank.




In the afternoon, we start kayak on the Nam Ou River. We enjoy a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside and see a wonderful nature built limestone cliffs called Pha Aen on the way. 1 hour kayaking takes us to the first destination the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, Pak Ou. We visit the famous Pak Ou Caves – two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Exploring the caves about 30 min, we start the second course of the kayaking on the Mekong River. We paddle down the Mekong for 30 minutes until we ended our journey at Manifa Elephant Camp. Shower and change clothes at Elephant Camp. Return to Luang Prabang by car or add an optional sunset cruise to Luang Prabang.




More than 80% flat paved roads suitable for cycling beginners and families.

Selected trails with beautiful natural scenery and safe roads with no traffic jams

Kayaking course suitable for beginners and families as there are no rapids and skilled guides are available to assist you

Kayaking distance and time can be adjusted according to your proficiency level

Minimum of two participants: one participant will be charged double if there are no other participants.

Your Organizer


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Manifa Travel
144 reviews
Manifa Travel is an adventure tour operator from Luang Prabang Laos. Our Main office is in the historical area of Luang Prabang city, Sakkaline Rd, Vat Sene village, opposite of Villa Santi hotel.

Reviews

The trip is very well organized , waterfall are amazing but elephant experience is incredible , you ride them for more than half an hour . The park has a good maintenance and elephants are treated well 5 stars L’escursione è ben organizzata , le cascate sono incredibili, l’esperienza più bella è però con gli elefanti , c’è un percorso di più di mezz’ora . Il parco è ben tenuto e gli elefanti sono ben trattati
By Fabio C for [EUR] F03 MAHOUT INTRODUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM . KUANG SI FALLS on Aug 14, 2024
個人では行きにくい名所を連れて行ってもらい、満足のいくツアーでした。クルーズではゆっくり、時間を過ごすことができました。 モン族の村にもう少し滞在したかった。 また、ツアーガイドが一緒にアルコールを飲むことは良いと思うが、若い女性にお酒を飲ませている所を何度もみかけ、正直不快でした。
By Nakai K for [EUR] F17-2 Sunset Cruise to Pak Ou Caves Kuang Si Falls, Villages on Aug 10, 2024
This was a great trip and WAY more hands on than I expected. You're very much riding the elephants and doing a lot of the steering on your own. And the playing around in the water was great too. Also, excellent lunch. I would say the 1/2 day with the elephants is probably plenty and the full day isn't necessary. Do one of the 1/2 and 1/2 packages with something else combined.
By RR R for [EUR] F08 MAHOUT BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM on Jul 30, 2024
Well organized trip. The guide was very friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed the buffet lunch and elephant feeding after the kayaking.
By Laura B for [EUR] H08 KAYAK TO PAK OU CAVES (with pickup dropoff) on Jul 29, 2024
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
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