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
About
Less than an hour away from Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Falls is known for its milky turquoise waters. There are multiple pools scattered throughout the area; the main pool has rope swings, and an overhanging tree limb from which you can jump into the water. There's also lookout point just a short hike away, which offers panoramic views of Lao’s countryside. The falls are easily accessible and are beautiful throughout the day but visit early for fewer crowds. There are changing facilities, and several eateries in the area where you can relax and take in the views. – Tripadvisor
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  • Phil W
    Yorkshire, United Kingdom1,286 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Power and Beauty of Mother Nature
    This is a must do when staying in Luang Prabang. I followed the advice of other reviewers and travelled early, arriving at just after the opening time of 08:00. This meant that by the time I reached the waterfalls I was the only person there and remained so for a good 15 minutes. Even 45 minutes later only another dozen or so people had arrived. The waterfall itself is an incredible experience - the sound of the water is just as breathtaking as the sight of it. Absolutely a must do.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written October 24, 2023
  • Marni K
    419 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I’ve never seen a waterfall like this before
    Visiting this waterfall was the main impetus why I wanted to visit Laos with my husband. The falls themselves looked amazing in all the photos I saw, and the green water! Oh, my god that water! However, it rained hard the day before we visited, and the water was murky and brown, and not at all inviting for a swim. That being said, it was still a fabulous experience to see the incredible falls. It was quite crowded because everyone wants to see it. But it was a wonderful experience nonetheless. An extra added attraction was the bear sanctuary. We managed to time our visit to seeing the bears being fed. That was more fun than anticipated. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a waterfall like this one before. So many different levels and layers, and the huge amount of water going over… it really should be seen, no matter what color the water is that day.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 31, 2023
  • Saumitra Kabra
    Ahmedabad District, India13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful and a must do outing!
    A wonderful wonderful place to go to! If you are in Luang Prabang you simply cannot miss this. Pristine water flowing throughout the area and nice little places to sit and eat alongside makes this a special place to be. A short trek takes you to the top of the waterfall where you can actually swim in the water!
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 7, 2023
  • ianwyj
    Singapore5,211 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easily a highlight of the Luang Prabang region
    This attraction was in all the guidebooks, so naturally we had to do the touristy thing and give it a visit. And we were so glad that we did. The complex was made up of three fairly beautiful waterfalls, all of differing heights with the main falls being the highest. Over a long period of time, the river that cascaded from the various falls had helped to create pools at several levels. These pools were attractions in their own right, with a fair number of visitors choosing to take a dip in the cool waters. Accessing the falls was easy with a fairly well-kept visitors trail that included a few bridges although some sections could be somewhat wet and/or muddy. In addition, apart from there being no safety handles at the points of entry into the pools, the water's edge also appeared to be a little slippery, so those choosing to take a dip should be careful. Needless to say, there were no lifeguards on duty. Being in the forest, the trail also proved to be a nice nature escape with flowering shrubs and butterflies being a common occurrence.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 13, 2023
  • midnight-moon
    Harrogate, United Kingdom434 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful relaxing morning
    Arrived at 8 and there were only a few people there that early, by the time we left at 10 it was much busier but still ok. If you’re there for the nature I’d suggest getting there early. The path to the very top of the falls is a little difficult and you’re not missing much if you can’t manage it. They seem be be constructing a new staircase/path so I imagine it’ll be easier in the future. The water is beautiful and obviously pretty cold, very glad we had water shoes to enter as there were numerous branches and rocks. Couldn’t see any showers but the water is refreshing enough you don’t even really feel like you need one!
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 15, 2023
  • Patrick G
    Marina del Rey, California14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Better than the pictures
    Well worth the drive. These waterfalls are magical, and present so many Instagram opportunities. Easy, family-friendly hike once you are dropped off by the shuttle. Don't forget to wave hi to the rescued bears and visit the butterfly museum :)
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written November 25, 2023
  • Misty Jones
    41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth the trip!
    Really enjoyed visiting here - climb to top is perfectly doable but steep. Wouldn't have wanted to descend in the rainy season! I'd advise getting here early - crowds had really built up by late morning.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written January 4, 2024
  • TrailBlazer96209
    16 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful falls with may turquoise pools
    These falls are absolutely stunning, as well as the falls within the park there is a bear rescue centre and for a small additional entrance fee a lovely butterfly park. After paying the entrance fee you are taken, very efficiently, in an electric vehicle to the falls. Unfortunately the toilets are poor, dirty with no toilet paper etc . On route to the falls you pass the bear sanctuary where there is an information area explaining the work of the Free the Bears sanctuary along with option to give a donation or buy some items. The falls have many levels each one more amazing than the last, they literally are breathtaking. There is an option to swim or bathe in these beautiful waters at various points in the basin waters. There are also nature trails you can walk. A short ride on the way back you pass the butterfly farm a lovely oasis of tranquility. With your entrance fee you are given a small handbook telling how to follow the route and what to look for. Within the butterfly park is an enclosed area where the butterflies fly around,. There is a guide in the enclosure who gives a short talk on the different stages of the butterfly life cycle and shows some interesting specimens, including a challenge to spot the butterfly that is indistinguishable from a dead leaf! There is also a cafe where you can get drinks and light snacks. We would highly recommend this visit and if you can leave plenty of time (3 to 4 hours )so that you really appreciate all that is on offer . There are also lots of stalls selling food, clothes and souvenirs scattered around the park,
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 10, 2024
  • Lesley G
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful
    The waterfalls are really spectacular. We drove there on a scooter witch was really scenic, however the roads have loads of pot holes so you need to be vigilant as it's quite dangerous. If you take your time and enjoy the journey it's a great experience. It gets very busy though so don't expect it to be peaceful 🤪. Lots of amateur photo shoots taking place everywhere 🤣
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 15, 2024
  • Becky93E
    Greater London, United Kingdom38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    As beautiful as the photos!
    The falls are genuinely as beautiful and blue as they look in the pictures. We organised a private driver to take us to the falls and wait for us for around 4h so that we could enjoy them at our own pace, rather than be part of a big tour group. We got there around 10:30am and didn't feel like it was too crowded. We walked and then hiked up to the top of the falls (which was a bit tricky on the final bit up to the top, as the easier path up was closed for renovations so we had to take the dirt path on the right). Though it was a tricky climb up, we really enjoyed the pool and space at the top of the falls and did a bare foot slow climb down on the way back ready for another dip in one of the lower pools on our way back.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written January 23, 2024
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Vikki G
Peterborough, Canada193 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was worth the drive !
Scooter parking is 2,000 kip and the park fee is 20,000 kip / person

You park in a small market area, once you pass through the gate you walk up hill and to the moon bear rescue area. You can watch the bears play and there is more information and donation area below.

You can take any path down to the river and follow up the main water fall. There are a few different spots you can get in and swim. As you continue up to the main water fall you can hike up to the top. Once up to top you can look around, swim or swing.

We also continued on to the cave and spring ... this is a hike. We walked for a while, found a fence and gate (crossed it) followed the path to the restaurant sign that said it was another 1.5 km away.

We took the “way” down in the other side of the falls it was tricky. It says “slippery when wet” it should say “always slippery”. The stones are worn down and slick. Sometimes there are railings or trees to grab sometimes you are on your own and it’s difficult.

It is a beautiful waterfall and nice hike.
Written February 29, 2020
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Gabriel V
179 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
The falls themselves were beautiful and amazing, totally worth the trip. But I need to emphasize that the route on a motorbike, though quite scenic, is NOT for novices. I'm pretty experienced for an irregular rider and the trip definitely taxed my skills. I don't know if it's a seasonal thing but there were no less than 7 muddy construction zones on our way there too, ranging from just a little gravel to pitching yourself down an embankment to gain enough speed for climbing the other side. Even with minimal (though erratically-behaved) traffic it was a bit harrowing.

If you're a regular rider &/or rent an actual dirt bike then I'm sure you'd be fine. But if you're just looking for relaxed and scenic transport to the falls I would strongly recommend a car hire or communal tuk tuk instead. As to people who say to do this by bicycle, they're advanced riders for sure. The trip took an entire hour by motorbike, and we saw exactly two bicyclists the whole time. One was decked out in all the pro-style gear, and the other guy in flip flops looked truly beleaguered.

Also, if you're going from east of the Nam Khan I would definitely avoid the Old French Bridge. It's a bit like a skills test or something, having only a two foot-wide flat surface to navigate with for each direction of traffic. Unless you're already perfectly in tune with your particular motorbike I'd say better to deal with the traffic by going the long way round on the highway 13 bridge.
Written February 15, 2020
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grenzenlosesFernweh
Frankfurt, Germany55 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Absolutely worth going. Don't miss to climb to the top (bit steep and slippery, partially). Swimming also recommended, clear and fresh water. Small fishes inside which will like you - feels like in a "fish spa". We were lucky to be there at a time with few visitors, might be crammed in high season. Of course, vey touristic around the entrance and parking lot.

Easy to rent a taxi or tuktuk for the 45-60 min ride from the city, we enjoyed a private transfer from the hotel.

Don't miss the bear rescue center on the way from the parking lot to the waterfalls.
Written April 8, 2020
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MumbaiRiders
Mumbai, India1,903 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Kuang Si Waterfall" is approximately 30 Km from Luang Prabang city and is a 3 tier waterfall that begins in shallow pools atop the hill-side.Had visited the falls in a group tour of 16 tourists at a cost of 40,000 Kips just for transportation.Entrance to the National park is 20,000 Kips and on entering the park the visitor get's to visit the "Rescue bear centre". Had a dip in the natural swimming pool of the waterfalls and it was a out of the World experience and akin to a artificial swimming pool this enclosed tier of the waterfall had a stepped down deep side near the mouth of the gushing waterfall.
Written January 29, 2020
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Pennyworth
Truro, UK58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
We visited the falls from Luang Prabang. Leaving our hotel in a mini van at 8.30 we didn’t stop to “see the village” so arrived at 9.30 and were virtually the only ones in the car park. A really pretty place. We walked to the top of the falls, took the little bamboo raft (1$) for a quiet 10 mins, stick your feet in the pool while you wait and let the little fish nibble your toes! We then followed the flat path through the teak Forrest/jungle to the Spring Water where the river is supposed to start. It is Marked as a 2-3km Walk but only took took around 40 mins at a slow pace. Once there it is a magical spot full of crystal clear pools For swimming, greenery and butterflies. We didn’t go up to the Buddha cave. We were early so no visitors yet, though people were arriving as we left, there were not many and all Europeans. Friendly restaurant owner served us perfectly bbq /cooked fish on banana leaves which we ate in one of the thatched huts, best we have had in Laos! Allow plenty of time to visit not to be rushed. We returned on the left side of the waterfall which was steep and slippery. Fine really, but some with flip flops were struggling. We swam at the bottom waterfall to finish which by then was busy but still great. Call in for an ice cream at the Buffalo farm on the return to Luang Probang and day sorted 👌
Written February 25, 2020
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TMOH8
Guildford, UK2,290 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Couples
We visited during Chinese Lunar New Year and so the place was absolutely swamped by their tourists.

All around the falls and their pools are clear notices in many languages advising what is permitted, what is dangerous etc but obviously there must have been something in the small print that says that these rules don't apply to Chinese tour groups!!

We also suffered from selfish antics by a couple of Californian idiots whose main aim seemed to be to ensure that every other visitor took home a photo of them in front of / on top of the waterfalls!

Enough wingeing but the Laos management really needs to enforce their rules for the benefit of all the respectful visitors.

The waterfalls themselves are actually very beautiful, particularly the largest, and the surrounding landscape has many beautiful plants and flowers. Also enjoyable is the trip out of Luang Prabang, which was interesting in itself.

Adjacent to some of the waterfalls, and included in the entrance fee, are viewing platforms over an Asiatic black bear (moon bear) rescue centre which provides an additional point of interest.
Written January 30, 2020
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Vinayak Sharma
New Delhi, India92 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
It a nice place. I recommend you take a taxi and club this with other tours. You can take a dip in water and enjoy scenic walk.  I would recommend visiting around 9 am because around noon it get superb crowded. 
Written January 2, 2020
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northlondonmum
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
We visited these falls with a private driver from Luang Prabang. It gave us an opportunity to see the surrounding Laos countryside.The falls were very pretty and set in a well tended forested area. They are multi level and the cascades fall into amazing turquoise pools in some of which you can swim. There are facilities for changing and toilets as well. Although it was Saturday and a lot of locals were there with picnics it didn't detract from this pretty area. Near the top of the falls overlooking a cascade is a restaurant that sells beer and good food. Included in the modest entrance fee was a moon bear rescue centre which was well worth visiting.
Written February 27, 2020
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Barbara
Incline Village, NV83 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
It was well worth the $20 price for the hour plus ride each way in a van with 6 people. It was a surprise to see bears in an enclosed area as you start up the path to the falls. I would recommend taking swimming suit and towel. (I forgot my towel and it was difficult to change into my clothes soaking wet). Around every corner is another beautiful cascading falls with pools just below. It was hard to STOP taking photos. The walk is about a gentle mile up to the largest falls with people picnicking along the way. When I got to the top there was a steeper path that goes up further about approx. 1/3-1//2 mile where there are steps (that were under the water) that you can take further up. (I didn't want to go by myself). There is a bridge you can cross if you do go that will take you to the other side of the river so you can come down that way. I asked the people I saw coming down from there. It was the highlight of my trip to LP.
Written June 15, 2020
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Kate B
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar237 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Friends
I did: Full Day Kuang Si Waterfalls, Hmong Village Afternoon: Mekong Sunset Cruise (Downstream), Pak Ou Caves, Whisky Village Tour.

The guide (named Thin), van driver, boat captain, and the van itself were all great!

My friend and I chose the full day tour that started with the waterfalls, which meant they weren’t as busy with tourists as they apparently get later in the day. Everyone on our tour agreed we were happy we chose this option. And it also meant we enjoyed the sun set while on our boat cruise back from the caves/ whiskey village.

Kuang Si Waterfalls: They were beautiful! Totally worth it. My friend and I went as part of a group, so we were picked up from our hotel in an air conditioned van. I saw people driving the long (under construction) road in tuk tuks and on motorcycles- and I wouldn’t want to do that myself. None of our group swam as the water was cold. Pro tip: we walked up to paved road to the top of the falls, beating most other people to the top, since the route was direct. So we had a few minutes of the place to ourselves- which was awesome. Then we took the longer main route on the way back down. There is a bear rescue on site as well. I was opposed to the idea of the bears being in a zoo-like environment for tourists to see before going (I don’t even like regular zoos for the same reason).... and I’m still a bit conflicted after having seen it. But on the other hand, they were saved from a much worse fate....
Written February 22, 2020
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