Comments on: Beyond Luang Prabang: Pak Ou Caves and Kuang Si Falls

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:39:32 +0000

In reply to Neha. Hey Neha, this would be the day trip I'd recommend in Luang Prabang! In Vientienne I didn't do any day tours. All I can recommend is checking out my posts on those cities and see if anything catches your eye :) Enjoy!

By: Neha

Neha — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 03:47:55 +0000

Hey Alex, Loved your post.. A couple of questions..I am traveling to Laos in the 2nd week of October.. I will be in Vientinne for 3 days and Luang Prabang for 3 days.. Could you suggest some day tours in both the places ?

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 02:37:21 +0000

In reply to Cheryl.

I just went into any random travel agency and booked — I didn’t really pay attention to who it was 🙂 Sorry I can’t be more helpful!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 19:33:21 +0000

What tour company did you use/did you make your own? I travel alone and I like tours because I feel safer being with a group.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:50:06 +0000

In reply to Saskia. So glad you've enjoyed them so thoroughly and had time for proper exploring! You make me want to go back and see a bit more for myself!

By: Saskia

Saskia — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:58:08 +0000

In reply to Alex.

Hey Alex, I’ve visited the waterfalls a few times this week cant get enough of it (and I’m still trying to get a day less packed with tourists for the Chinese new year).

It is for sure that the rocks are made mainly of calcium buildup, mud, and other rocks and minerals. We went off the trail to try and find some secluded spots and saw many trees that had been covered in calcium and were like big brittle rocks that break easily (yep…i learned the hard way) .

We hiked all the way up the falls and there is a sign at one point which indicates : “cave and natural spring 3 km”. calcium comes from the spring.

I know that’s not really helpful, haha. Anyway tomorrow we’re going to hike to the spring to see what it’s about. I’ll be sure to post here if its anything interesting because I’ve noticed that there is a total lack of information regarding the falls as there are so many hidden gems to explore there.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:50:46 +0000

In reply to Hannah. All of Luang Prabang is a must see! And I definitely recommend staying longer than I did, 3-4 days was not enough.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:32:35 +0000

Stunning photos Alex – and that waterfall… wow! I am definitely adding that to my list of must-see places 🙂

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By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 12:28:44 +0000

In reply to Daniel McBane.

Well you weren’t the only reader to chime in that I might hate Vang Vieng! And I totally agree with this comment — while I love party places like Vegas, the FMP and Sunjam (kind of a Central American FMP but only once a year), Vang Vieng leaves a different impression. I liked it and had a lot of fun for the couple of days I was there but when I left I had mixed feelings and you are right, they come from the fact that the whole scene is so out of place amongst the Lao culture. And yeah, the crowd is very young and very… crass in VV.

I had great fun and I don’t regret going. But I would never stay there long term and I’m shocked by the people that do!