Kuangsi Waterfalls
Relax. Refresh. Replenish.
Open daily 8AM‒5PM
Price 65'000 LAK including Shuttle Tuktuk
Kuangsi is a small village, 30km southwest of Luang Prabang City. Despite being one of the main attractions of Luang Prabang, Kuangsi has kept its original charm and authentic atmosphere. Electric shuttles will transport you from the main parking area through the village on to the famous Falls. Coming here, you can feel your heartbeat slow down and your senses opening up. The winding forest trail then leads you to the pristine turquoise pools of the waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. Changing rooms are provided.
Treat yourself in this beautiful environment and schedule enough time to visit Kuangsi Falls, the Bear Rescue Centre and the Butterfly Park.
Recommended visiting time: Kuang Si Falls approx. 2 hours, The Butterfly Park approx. 1 hour.
Getting here
There are different options how to get to Kuangsi.
- Minivan: Hiring a minivan or joining a group is a comfortable way to reach your destination. It will take around 40 minutes.
- Tuktuk: Tuktuks are the fresh-air option, which will take around 50 minutes.
- Scooter/motorbike: renting a scooter/motorbike is the adventurous option, which will take you around 1 hour.
You know you have reached your destination when you see the electric shuttle bus station to your right side. Here, you can safely park your vehicle and are then swiftly taken to the entrance of the park. The electric shuttles operate for free to keep the village center free from polluting traffic.
Tickets & Info
Entrance tickets to the Kuangsi Waterfalls are 65.000 kip. This includes the visit to Bear Rescue Center. The winding forest trail then leads you to the pristine turquoise pools of the waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. Changing rooms are provided.
The size and current of the falls depend a lot on the season: During dry season (November – June), the waters are turquoise and the current is gentle, whereas in the rainy season, caution is advised as the paths can get very slippery and the currents in the water can get strong.
At the Bear Rescue Center you can follow the Bear Discovery Trail. Learn more about the bears that have been rescued from bile farms and observe the bears enjoying their new happy life! You can also donate on the spot to support “Free the Bears”.
