{"id":13611,"date":"2025-03-18T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/?p=13611"},"modified":"2025-03-23T20:25:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-23T07:25:42","slug":"pak-ou-caves-luang-prabang-laos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/pak-ou-caves-luang-prabang-laos\/","title":{"rendered":"Pak Ou Caves, Luang Prabang: BEST Tips For Visiting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Thinking of visiting Pak Ou Caves in Luang Prabang? Find out absolutely everything you need to know such as how to get there, what to do, entry fees, where to stay, and more important information!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>On the outskirts of Luang Prabang and up the impressive Mekong River is the Pak Ou Caves. An important religious site for locals in <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/backpacking-luang-prabang\/\">Luang Prabang<\/a>, it has gathered popularity with tourists and is now at the top of many &#8216;best things to do in Luang Prabang&#8217; lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to understand the appeal of a visiting traveler. A relaxing boat ride, impressive limestone cliffs, and the fascination by the hundreds of Buddha statues. It is definitely worth the day trip if you are visiting Luang Prabang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, let&#8217;s get into all the important information about visiting Pak Ou Buddha Caves in Luang Prabang. From how to get there, tours, entry fees, what to expect, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is certainly one spot to add to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/three-days-in-luang-prabang-itinerary\/\">Luang Prabang itinerary<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pak Ou Caves In Luang Prabang: All You Need To Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#history\">The History Of Pak Ou Caves<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#why\"><strong>Why Visit Pak Ou Caves<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#fee\">Pak Ou Caves Entry Fee<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tour\"><strong>Pak Ou Caves Tour<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#get\"><b>Getting To Pak Ou Caves<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#experience\"><b>My Experience at Pak Ou Caves<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pack\"><strong>What To Pack To Visit Pak Ou Caves<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>How I Book Cheap Transport In Laos: <a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/?z=703961\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">12Go Asia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history\">The History Of The Pak Ou Caves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As I said, the Caves are an important religious site in Luang Prabang. The history actually dates back thousands of years and they have been used as a place of worship for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legend has it they are lived in by the spirits of the rivers. Locals believe that the caves themselves were identified back in the 16th century by one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/backpacking-laos-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laos&#8217;<\/a> greatest Kings, King Setthathirath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays the caves are a place of worship, especially throughout the month of April which is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/2-weeks-in-laos-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laos<\/a> New Year. During this period the caves can get packed by locals who visit to wash in the water and tend to all the Buddhas inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-14001 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-2.jpg\" alt=\"view from Tham Ting across the mekong river\" class=\"wp-image-14001\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-2-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>view from the lower cave and the buddhas lined up inside<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why Visit The Caves?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, the Caves are definitely worth a visit in Luang Prabang and an excellent choice for a day trip out of the city. Filled with over 4000 individual Buddha statues it is unlike any other place of worship I have been to before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The landscapes are insane around the cave and nothing beats getting into the Laos way of life more than a relaxing boat trip up the Mekong River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be aware, as you have probably guessed the Pak Ou Caves are rather touristy. It might not be as high up on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/three-days-in-luang-prabang-itinerary\/\">Luang Prabang itinerary<\/a> as <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/visit-kuang-si-falls-luang-prabang\/\">Kuang Si Falls<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/exploring-luang-prabang-night-market\/\">Night Market<\/a>. Though being packed into a cave with just a couple of boatloads of people can seem quite squished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will certainly have to be patient and take turns walking around the cave as some of the paths are quite small. So you will have to wait for people to go up, turn around and come back down. There were even a couple of vendors there selling odd trinkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some reason, there were even kids selling fish that you could release back into the Mekong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You certainly won&#8217;t have the caves to yourself and it is a relatively compact area inside the cave so it can seem quite busy, even though in reality it isn&#8217;t really. Just set your expectations accordingly and everything will be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fee\">Pak Ou Caves Entry Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\nThe Pak Ou Caves entry fee is 20,000 LAk or $2.25. Though if you are visiting as part of a group tour, this fee is typically included in the price.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-14005 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-6.jpg\" alt=\"buddhas on a stand in the Tham Theung upper pak ou caves\" class=\"wp-image-14005\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-6-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-6-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>buddhas inside the upper Pak Ou Cave<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tour\">Book A Pak Ou Caves Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No doubt one of the easiest ways to get to the Caves is definitely booking a tour. Since you need a boat to get there, essentially there are not many other options. Many of these tours will also include a stop at the &#8216;whiskey village&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These odd little side visits are super common in Asia as the tour operators will get kickbacks if one of their guests purchases something.\nTours To Pak Ou Caves:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"66O8EST\" data-gyg-q=\"pak ou cave\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get\">Getting To Pak Ou Caves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pak Ou Caves are located 25 kilometers north of Luang Prabang. Essentially this means you will need to take some sort of transport to get there, whether you are on a group tour or doing it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t super keen on taking a boat to get to the Caves, then your next best and only option is the tuk-tuk. This tuk-tuk will take you to the nearest village near the caves and then you will need to get a ferry over the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though, in my personal opinion, I wouldn&#8217;t even bother with this choice. The views from taking a boat down the Mekong are stunning and I don&#8217;t see why you would want to sit in the back of a dusty tuk-tuk when instead you could be relaxing on a boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if I have convinced you to take the boat to the Caves, this is how you do it. Unless you are traveling in a big group of people who you can split the cost of the boat with, your best bet will be going to the port opposite the popular Saffron Coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where you can join existing groups, which makes for a cheaper journey to visit the Caves. Make sure you set aside at least half of the day for your visit to the caves, The boats typically take two hours traveling upstream to Pak Ou Caves and one hour for the journey back to Luang Prabang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-14002 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-3.jpg\" alt=\"buddhas in pak ou caves looking out to the mekong\" class=\"wp-image-14002\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-3-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>buddhas around Pak Ou Caves<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-14004 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-5.jpg\" alt=\"boats parked at the pier along the mekong river\" class=\"wp-image-14004\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-5-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>local boats lined up at the pier<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I actually visited Pak Ou Caves on my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/stray-asia-review-mekong-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stray Asia<\/a> Group tour. We had just taken the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/slow-boat-laos\/\">two-day slow boat<\/a> traveling from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/chiang-mai-luang-prabang\/\">Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang<\/a> and had one more stop to make at the caves before our arrival in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We arrived at the caves just before lunch and it wasn&#8217;t too busy. I have heard after lunch it can get super crazy. Though luckily for us there were only about 6 other boats waiting on the pontoon jetty. Jumping off the boat we are greeted by a worker who we pay our entry fee to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small climb up a few sets of steps is the entry for the first cave, called Tham Ting. This is a cave on the side of the cliff, but it doesn&#8217;t close all the way in. Instead, there are incredible views over the Mekong River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does seem a little squishy in the lower cave, especially since you will need to wait for people to go down before you go up. Though, it is incredibly impressive to witness all the beautiful Buddha statues which call this spot home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the upper cave called Tham Theung. You will need to wear semi-decent shoes to visit the upper cave as there is a fairly steep incline and quite a few stairs. It should take approximately 15-20 minutes to climb to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The upper cave is certainly more your typical definition of a cave. It is very dark inside so definitely bring your phone light if you want to see within!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" title=\"2 Day Slow Boat Journey To Luang Prabang With Overnight Homestay Experience\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_1h9pD0QDQvY\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/1h9pD0QDQvY\/hqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1h9pD0QDQvY\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT17M23S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-09-03T06:00:01Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_1h9pD0QDQvY\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/1h9pD0QDQvY\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">2 Day Slow Boat Journey To Luang Prabang With Overnight Homestay Experience<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1h9pD0QDQvY\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/1h9pD0QDQvY\/0.jpg\" alt=\"2 Day Slow Boat Journey To Luang Prabang With Overnight Homestay Experience\" width=\"420\" height=\"295\" title=\"\"><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Join us on an incredible 2 day slow boat journey down the Mekong River. Starting off in Huay Xai the boat will take us all the way down to Luang Prabang. Spend the night at a local homestay on the river&#039;s edge and participate in a traditional Baci ceremony. The following day we set off early and have lunch at the impressive Pak Ou Cave before arriving at our destination. This video was shot in 2019. For more detailed info on the slow boat journey to Luang Prabang check out: https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/slow-boat-laos\/ Thank you Stray Travel: https:\/\/www.straytravel.com\/ Blog: https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/backpackerswanderlust Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/backpackerswanderlust\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-14000 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-1.jpg\" alt=\"a shrine of buddhas at the lower cave Tham Ting\" class=\"wp-image-14000\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-1-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>colorful slow boats lined up and the view from inside the lower cave<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-14006 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-7.jpg\" alt=\"Tham Theung upper cave filled of buddhas\" class=\"wp-image-14006\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-7-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-7-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>buddhas in the dark in the upper cave<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pack\">What To Pack For Pak Ou Caves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is likely that you will be visiting during the dry season. Therefore you will definitely want lightweight clothing that is breathable. The sun here is intense so do not forget sunscreen as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your adventures inside Pak Ou Cave shorts and a tee shirt will be fine. Even though the caves are a religious site you don&#8217;t need to cover your shoulders or knees. If you want to out of respect that is cool but just be aware it is not forced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of footwear, sneakers will be the best choice. Your feet will not be getting wet and you will want something with a good grip that is comfortable for the climb up to the upper cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Definitely, be sure to bring your camera. It is safe to bring a DSLR on the boat ride and you won&#8217;t be getting wet so don&#8217;t need to bring a GoPro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay\">Where To Stay In Luang Prabang?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of choices when it comes to <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/where-to-stay-luang-prabang\/\">choosing accommodation in Luang Prabang<\/a>. From the impressive 5* resort, historic hotels, simple hostels, and locally owned guesthouses, you will find something to fit your budget and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During our recent visit, we stayed on a quaint little side street minutes from the center and the Mekong River. I fell in love with this little spot. There are a few budget guesthouses and nicer hotel-style accommodations available down this street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/pumalin-villa.en.html?aid=1197179&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">Villa Pumalin<\/a> which has an indoor pool and beautiful wooden rooms starting at $30.00 per night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are my top picks for the backpacking Luang Prabang:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"700\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1280x900\/460699820.jpg?k=d1530f6d60ed38439c9c0eb84a788c9623cc543769be73cb8b92720dc3bcb897&#038;o=&#038;hp=1\" alt=\"La Casa Hostel\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\" title=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/la-casa-hostel.en.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">La Casa Hostel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A chill hostel with friendly staff. Dorms start from $6.50 per night inclyding breakfast.<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-mui-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/la-casa-hostel.en.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=1\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK NOW<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1280x900\/458786917.jpg?k=1ab8ecf54c49dfd332805a89fc65700401de311120c9016550d5e9956e21a3a9&#038;o=&#038;hp=1\" alt=\"Barn Laos Luangprabang Hostel\" width=\"350\" height=\"234\" title=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/barn-laos-luangprabang-hostel.en.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barn Laos Luangprabang Hostel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">More of a luxe hostel with great facilities. Dorms start from $10.00 per night including breakfast.<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-mui-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/barn-laos-luangprabang-hostel.en.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=1\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK NOW<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1280x900\/491764164.jpg?k=66dfafb663ed6308a862cc022ed7c1346c26216fc92950af103466ef022991f6&#038;o=&#038;hp=1\" alt=\"Villa Vieng Sa Vanh Hotel\" width=\"347\" height=\"232\" title=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/villa-vieng-sa-vanh.en.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Villa Vieng Sa Vanh Hotel<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A great location and with rooms starting from $45.00 per night including breakfast.<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-mui-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/villa-vieng-sa-vanh.en.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=2\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK NOW<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"350\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5705\" src=\"https:\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/xdata\/images\/hotel\/max1280x900\/566077108.jpg?k=974770b7d1242499ffdf3d368a064f732cd2dbd15ecac8268558247b2ded9e8b&#038;o=&#038;hp=1\" alt=\"Villa Pumalin\" width=\"347\" height=\"224\" title=\"\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/pumalin-villa.en.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Villa Pumalin<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A walk from the city attractions, starting from $26.00 per night with breakfast.<\/p>\n<a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-mui-ne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/la\/pumalin-villa.en.html?aid=1197179&#038;no_rooms=1&#038;group_adults=2\"><span class='mb-text'>BOOK NOW<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Things To Do In Luang Prabang<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of awesome things to do, so much I recommend spending at least <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/three-days-in-luang-prabang-itinerary\/\">three days in Luang Prabang<\/a>. It&#8217;s an awesome city with gorgeous landscapes, some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/best-waterfalls-in-laos\/\">Lao&#8217;s best waterfalls<\/a>, and delicious food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>How I Book Cheap Transport In Laos: <a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/?z=703961\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">12Go Asia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LIKE IT? PIN IT!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/pak-ou-caves-pinterest.jpg\" alt=\"Thinking of visiting Pak Ou Caves in Luang Prabang? Find out absolutely everything you need to know such as how to get there, what to do, entry fees, where to stay and more important information!\" class=\"wp-image-39345\" style=\"width:324px;height:auto\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Want more Laos Inspiration? <\/strong>Check out\u2026.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/chiang-khong-to-huay-xai-thailand-laos-border-crossing\/\">CHIANG KHONG TO HUAY XAI: THAI LAOS BORDER CROSSING<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/scams-in-laos\/\">SCAMS IN LAOS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/vang-vieng-to-vientiane\/\"><strong>VANG VIENG TO VIENTIANE<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/best-hostels-in-vang-vieng-laos\/\">BEST HOSTELS IN VANG VIENG<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/cost-travel-laos\/\">HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO TRAVEL IN LAOS?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/visiting-kong-lor-cave-laos\/\"><strong>VISITING KONG LOR CAVE<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/luang-prabang-to-vang-vieng\/\"><strong>TRAVEL LUANG PRABANG TO VANG VIENG<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. 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