Luang Prabang: Private Nam Ou & Mekong Kayak Tour to Pak Ou Caves
Kayak where the Nam Ou meets the Mekong to the Pak Ou Caves, with half-day and full-day options, on a private Luang Prabang tour for your group.
See the countryside around Luang Prabang from the water on a private kayaking tour for your group, paddling the stretch where the Nam Ou River flows into the Mekong. Beneath towering limestone cliffs, the route leads to the sacred Pak Ou Caves, whose historic chambers hold thousands of Buddha images. The trip suits beginners and is led by an experienced local guide. Several formats are available: a morning half-day on the Nam Ou, Pak Ou and Mekong route; an afternoon half-day with lunch at an elephant camp and a sunset cruise back; a full day that adds lunch beside the Mekong and a visit to Kuang Si Waterfalls; an extended full day of kayaking that finishes with a sunset cruise; or a full day starting with a guided bike ride before kayaking and a sunset cruise.
Highlights:
- Private kayak tour for your group at the Nam Ou and Mekong confluence
- Paddle under limestone cliffs to the Pak Ou Caves
- See thousands of Buddha images inside the caves
- Options adding cycling, Kuang Si Waterfalls or a sunset cruise
- Beginner-friendly, led by an experienced local guide


















