However, its good to note that there will be less water during the dry seasons of march to may. Somewhere in the middle of the climb is a path to a secluded natural pool. As a new intern with tiger trail fair trek, for four days i had already heard much of. Scooters and motorcycles are much more expensive to rent in laos than, for example, in vietnam. There are little wooden cabins to get changed in, as well as a cafe if youve forgotten your picnic. Further up the lower pools you go the less people there will be. We shared the 180 kip tuk tuk ride with another couple. Often visitors are surprised to learn the town boasts natural wonders as well, including several waterfalls just outside of town. Burning season 2020 luang prebang, laos apr 17, 2020. The excursion leaves luang prabang at around 10am and heads towards ban ou by boat. The largest waterfall with a drop of about 160 feet is located high up the river. A sociallyresponsible business established in 2016, this is a great place to stop off for some tasty dairy products. Float down the mekong river and see many scenery of countryside.
Hoi khua waterfall is 100 metres high and during the rainy season it is a truly awesome spectacle as it gushes down the cliff face and into the jungle below. This allows you to be there before the tourist groups and to enjoy it before it gets really hot. There are numerous jumping points from trees and rocks, just make sure to double check the depth to avoid getting injured. This multitier waterfall is about 30km out of town. Jan 12, 2016 one of the most beautiful waterfalls you will witness in laos is located in luang prabang city. Its 23km to get there, but the scenery while you go is awesome. If you are travelling to asia you must see this place it was the most unexpected amazing thing i have ever seen. One of the most beautiful waterfalls you will witness in laos is located in luang prabang city. Stunning jungle trekking, wildlife, rope swings, and luxurious swimming in the mineralrich waters of the kuangsi waterfall. Stopping by a local village ban xang hai for tasting their unique homemade local rice whisky and rice wine.
With a guided tour you wont have to worry about transport or itinerary. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day sitting under the falls and jumping off tree branches into the pools of crystal blue water. This allows you a day pass to the falls to swim, hike and take some incredible photos. There are very cheap van transfers from the city to the falls departure 9.
To get there, youll have to travel by songthaeaw, tuk tuk, motorbike, or by boat and tuktuk. After a few days in central luang prabang, only getting a glimpse of the beautiful nature surrounding it, you really want to get out there and experience it first hand. After travelling through southeast asia for a while, most europeans are desperate for some quality cheese and youll find it here. The road is paved, you can drink in the fresh air and the scenery is rather pretty. As a world heritage town, luang prabang conjures up visions of golden temples and buddhas, french colonial buildings and quaint cafes. We had reached the upper tier of the falls, where shallow pools high up on the hillside cascade 60 metres down over three tiers. The best time to visit with gushing waters would be june to october. Couple of thoughts after three days in luang prabang mar 23, 2020. If you are there during summer it will be extremely hot and humid, so keep that in mind. Beautiful blue water, laotian countryside, surprise sun bears. This is a trekking tour through some of the most lush and varied jungle that concludes at one of luang prabangs most beautiful destinations, the kuangsi waterfall, where youll swim in and explore the numerous refreshing and beautiful pools. Its about 30 minutes drive outside of luang prabang. Kuangsi falls is a stunning 3tiered waterfalls that is super accessible from luang prabang just 30km drive away. Especially on weekends and holidays it can get really crowded there.
The pools, cascades and waterfalls really look like they do in the pictures a kind of icy pastel turquoise. I rented a scooter from my guesthouse, the lakhangthong 2 friendly house, for 110,000 kip. If you want to book a private tour that has an english speaking guide. If you are in central luang prabang youll see a trip to the falls advertised at all the tour agents, hotels and hostels so its easy to book on. A single large cascade tumbles from the jungle feeding a series of falls and pools that make perfect swimming holes. One choice is to cycle one way and catch a tuktuk back or the other way around. The adventure to the falls is the daunting struggle. The waterfalls are a favorite side trip for tourists in luang prabang, and begin in shallow pools atop a steep hillside. A local tour guide will accompany throughout the tour. It is very popular for day trips and halfday trips with locals and tourists. The whole trip getting there, 2 hours sightseeing, coming back took about 4 hours from 1. Book book your luang prabang highlights tour here now. Once you have arrived at ban ou, you have a picnic lunch.
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