LAOS – Luang Prabang – Visit Kuang Sy Waterfall

Description

Kuang Sy Waterfall is one of the highlight attractions of northern Laos. Located only 30 kilometers south of Luang Prabang city center, the road to the falls offers unique insight into local life as it passes through a number of ethnic minority villages. The area surrounding the waterfall is a public park, which makes it ideal for a picnic, or relaxing near the water. The gentle climb up to the main waterfall is noteworthy for its smooth limestone geology adorned by smaller waterfalls and pristine, turquoise-colored pools. There are swimming spots for all ages and abilities, including bigger pools with rocks for jumping, and smaller pools for a more secluded swim. You also have the option of taking a packed breakfast with you for your visit to enjoy in front of the waterfall.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Hike from Ban Nong Heo to Kuang Sy
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Hike from Ban Long Lao to Kuang Sy

Selling points

• One of the highlights of Luang Prabang.
• A breath-taking natural wonder for all ages.
• A mildly active option suitable for most travelers.
• Ideal for families.
• The perfect place for swimming or having a picnic. 
• Easy to combine with another one of our activities at Kuang Si waterfall (Hikes, Cooking class, Picnic Lunch, etc.).
• Optional packed breakfast to enjoy at the waterfall. 

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Time And Transportation

Duration

• 3-5h depending on client interest.

Min pax

1

Max pax

30

How to sell it

• A breath-taking natural wonder for all ages.
• A mildly active option suitable for most travelers.
• Ideal for families with children 5+.
• The perfect place for swimming or having a picnic.
• Idyllic photo opportunity. 
• Best place for swimming in a natural environment.
• Easy to combine with our other packages at Kuang Si waterfall (Hikes, Cooking class, Picnic Lunch, etc.)
• Optional packed breakfast to enjoy at the waterfall.

Why this activity

• One of the highlights of Luang Prabang.
• A striking natural wonder. 
• One of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region.
• Perfect for travelers that want to swim. 
• Convenient to access from Luang Prabang city center. 
• Perfect for families and travelers of all ages. 

Good to combine with

• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Hike from Ban Nong Heo to Kuang Sy
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Hike from Ban Long Lao to Kuang Sy
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Cooking Experience at Vanvisa

Do not combine with

• Pak Ou Caves on the same day.

Market suggestion

Pros

• Waterfall is stunning all year round.
• Only 45 minutes from the city center.
• Non-intensive walk into nature makes the waterfall accessible for all types of travelers.
• Optional picnic breakfast at the waterfall.

Cons

• Can get crowded during peak hours in high season. 
• Not accessible for travelers with mobility limitations. 

Information

• Guests should bring a bathing suit and towel.
• Guests should bring a change of clothes.
• Guests should wear comfortable shoes that can get wet. 

Important information

• Travelers arrive to a car park and ticket area, where they are then driven in an electric golf cart to the entrance of the trail to the waterfall.
• For passengers with limited mobility, the golf cart can take them the entire trail length up to the falls (enquire about special arrangements).

Quotation guideline

On ERP:

• LAOS > Luang Prabang > Entrance Fees > Entrance fees in Luang Prabang > Khuang Sy Waterfall

Inclusion

• Entrance Fee

Exclusion

• Meals / Picnic Lunch
• Transportation
• Guide Fee

Possible Extra

• Breakfast picnic next to the waterfall.
• Hike to the top of the waterfall-for more active travelers, a short, steep hike. 

Important notes

• Warn the sales team to check the water level all year round.
• During rainy season, the color of the waterfall may be teal or light brown, instead of turquoise. This does not detract from the natural beauty of the falls. 

Special Guide notes

• The guide should accompany travelers that want to hike to the top of the waterfall.
• Confirm with travelers whether they would like their breakfast from the hotel packed to enjoy at the waterfall and arrange with hotel.  

Contact

• Public park – payment directly on site for entrance.

English

Visit Kuang Sy Waterfall

Enjoy the scenic drive to Kuang Sy Waterfall, one of the highlights of Luang Prabang, and arguably one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. Located only 30 kilometers south of Luang Prabang city center, the road that leads to the falls offers unique insight into local life as it passes through a number of ethnic minority villages. The area surrounding the waterfall is a public park, which makes it ideal for a picnic, or relaxing near the water. During your gentle climb up to the main waterfall, you will be captivated by smooth limestone geology adorned by smaller waterfalls and pristine, turquoise-colored pools. There are swimming spots for all ages and abilities, including bigger pools with rocks for jumping, and smaller pools for a more relaxing swim. 

Duration of the walk: 2 hours
Transportation: 30 kilometers – 45 minutes
Option: Ask for breakfast packed from the hotel and enjoy it by the waterfall

French

Visite des cascades de Kuang Sy

Profitez de la route panoramique pour vous rendre à la cascade de Kuang Sy, l’un des points forts de Luang Prabang et sans doute l’une des plus belles chutes d’eau au monde. Située à seulement 30 kilomètres au sud du centre-ville de Luang Prabang, la route qui y mène offre un aperçu unique de la vie locale en traversant un certain nombre de villages de minorités ethniques. La zone entourant la cascade est un parc public, ce qui en fait un endroit idéal pour un pique-nique ou pour se détendre près de l’eau. Au cours de la douce montée vers la cascade principale, vous serez captivé par la géologie calcaire lisse ornée de plus petites cascades et de bassins immaculés de couleur turquoise. Il y a des lieux de baignade pour tous les âges et tous les niveaux, y compris des bassins plus grands avec des rochers pour sauter, et des bassins plus petits pour une baignade plus relaxante.

Durée de la marche : 2 heures
Transfert: 30 kilomètres – 45 minutes
Option : Demander à l’hôtel d’emballer le petit-déjeuner et le déguster près de la cascade.

Spanish

Visita a las cascadas de Kuang Sy

Disfrute del pintoresco trayecto hasta la cascada de Kuang Sy, uno de los lugares más destacados de Luang Prabang y, posiblemente, una de las más bellas del mundo. Situada a sólo 30 kilómetros al sur del centro de Luang Prabang, la carretera que conduce hasta allí ofrece una visión única de la vida local, ya que atraviesa varias aldeas de minorías étnicas. La zona que rodea la cascada es un parque público, por lo que resulta ideal para hacer un picnic o relajarse cerca del agua. Durante la suave subida a la cascada principal, le cautivará la suave geología caliza adornada por cascadas más pequeñas y pozas prístinas de color turquesa. Hay puntos de baño para todas las edades y habilidades, incluyendo piscinas más grandes con rocas para saltar, y piscinas más pequeñas para un baño más relajante.

Duración del paseo: 2 horas.
Transporte: 30 kilómetros – 45 minutos
Opción: Pide el desayuno envasado al hotel y disfrútalo junto a la cascada

Italian

 Visitate le cascate di Kuang Sy

Godetevi il viaggio panoramico verso la cascata di Kuang Sy, una delle attrazioni di Luang Prabang e probabilmente una delle cascate più belle del mondo. Situata a soli 30 chilometri a sud del centro di Luang Prabang, la strada che vi conduce offre uno spaccato unico della vita locale, in quanto attraversa una serie di villaggi di minoranze etniche. L’area che circonda la cascata è un parco pubblico, ideale per un picnic o per rilassarsi vicino all’acqua. Durante la leggera salita alla cascata principale, sarete affascinati dalla geologia calcarea liscia ornata da cascate più piccole e da piscine incontaminate di colore turchese. Ci sono punti di balneazione per tutte le età e le capacità, tra cui piscine più grandi con rocce per saltare e piscine più piccole per una nuotata più rilassante.

Durata della passeggiata: 2 ore
Trasporto: 30 chilometri – 45 minuti
Opzione: Chiedere la colazione al sacco all’hotel e gustarla vicino alla cascata.

German

Besuch der KuangSy-Wasserfälle

Genießen Sie die malerische Fahrt zum Kuang-Sy-Wasserfall, einem der Höhepunkte von Luang Prabang und wohl einem der schönsten Wasserfälle der Welt. Die Straße dorthin liegt nur 30 Kilometer südlich des Stadtzentrums von Luang Prabang und bietet einzigartige Einblicke in das Leben der Einheimischen, da sie durch eine Reihe von Dörfern ethnischer Minderheiten führt. Das Gebiet um den Wasserfall ist ein öffentlicher Park, der sich ideal für ein Picknick oder zum Entspannen am Wasser eignet. Während des sanften Aufstiegs zum Hauptwasserfall werden Sie von der glatten Kalksteingeologie fasziniert sein, die von kleineren Wasserfällen und unberührten, türkisfarbenen Becken geschmückt wird. Es gibt Badestellen für alle Altersgruppen und Fähigkeiten, darunter größere Becken mit Felsen zum Springen und kleinere Becken zum entspannten Schwimmen.

Dauer der Wanderung: 2 Stunden
Anfahrt: 30 Kilometer – 45 Minuten
Option: Lassen Sie sich das Frühstück vom Hotel verpacken und genießen Sie es am Wasserfall

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