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What to do and see in Laos, Laos: The Best Waterfalls
Coordinates: 18°N 105°E / 18°N 105°E / 18; 105
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1. Tad Mok Waterfall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Groovy_Trips
Tad Mok waterfall is located at Ban Sopkong village where is a bout 2km or 45min by walk from the village. It’s very good to trek to the waterfall - you will pass by many rice paddy fields at the same time you could see the farmers working on the field also the animals such as water buffaloes, cows, pigs etc...when you are closer to the waterfall you hear the sound of waterfall is dropping water from the top, it’s about 30m height, it’s a good atmosphere to be here because of the nice sound of waterfall, many green big tree surrounding plus the warm sunshine that make you feel very relax, of course you can swim ????♂️ but the water is very cold. Before the pool was larger, now is less water because the local people used to cut the tree ???? in order to grow their crops. Water level depends on the weather season too. Tad Mok in lao word means ‘’the mist’’ is simply natural beautiful, the best time to visit is in the morning because you would not meet others tourist, it’s super quiet here and you probably would see the mist from the waterfall. On your way back to Ban Sopkong village you can drink some tea or coffee and relax at Yensabai Organic Farm Cafe. This farm is worth visiting too. Please, pay attention: Some tour guides are not conscious enough and leave garbage after a picnic next to a waterfall. The villagers who are in charge to take care have to clean the area but they hide the garbage at the forest nearby the waterfall. Dear travelers, show your responsibility, take care of nature, take the trash back with you.
2. Kuang Si Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11,068 reviews
Reviewed By itskathyhere
If you're in Luang Prabang, you can't miss this site. This is the most beautiful waterfall I have ever seen, and you can climb up to the top of the waterfall, and take a short bamboo raft ride to the source of the waterfall (it's an underground cave). The only thing to note is near the top of the waterfall, there are signs for a cave, which we followed for a while. I think it's about a 2 mile hike to the cave, which is further than we anticipated, and we decided to turnaround half way through since we didn't have the time to keep exploring. If you're tight for time, enjoy your time at the waterfall and don't get distracted by the cave signs!
3. 100 Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By CeciliaTe - London, United Kingdom
We booked the 100 waterfalls day trip with Mr Mang's agency Nong Khiaw Adventure Tours. The landscape and tour were great and we totally recommend it, but it had a completely unethical component which undermined the whole experience: we were taken to a village nearby, we were shown the school while kids were in class. We were encouraged to interact with the kids. Fellow travellers filmed them and photographed them. We will never book anything with Mr Mang again. We were very glad we didn't book the mini van to depart from Nong Khiaw via the agency when we booked the tour. In Luang Prabang we found that people are rightly so campaigning against this. Go to the 100 waterfalls but Please don't book with this agency. We'd take it back if we could.
4. Tad Somphamit Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Welcome to the Somphamit (Li Phi) waterfalls that you can see from the island of Don Khone. These impressive with their speed and the sound of water falling on the rocks will leave an unforgettable memory. Near the many views of the falls, you can access to a small beach for a refreshing swim. Here, a relaxation area and bar is installed . In 2018, we install a new unique activity on the waterfalls : The Mekong Fly - ZIPLINE tour above the falls, with 7 lines along 1km800 and "Monkey bridges" , for an unforgettable experience (price around 24USD). we have also the famous : Coffee Table Zipline to take a coffee break just above the terrific waterfall (price around 18USD). The View Restaurant offers to our visitors a large choice of delicious specialities with a magnificient view and the waterfall and the park.
Reviewed By CharlotteC767
A great bike ride along the bumpy road to this huge passing of the river through the rocks. To the left carry on down to a fantastic relaxed restaurant bar with huts to sit and listen to the falls before heading down to the beach and a swim in the river.
5. Bolaven Plateau Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Jili_M_Wanderess - Dublin, Ireland
If you love nature and you’re travelling in Southern Laos, then you should definitely consider stopping off in the tranquil riverside nature retreat of Tad Lo for a few nights. This laid-back nature resort is a veritable gem of a destination that lies off the well-beaten tourist trail in Laos. It’s a kind of backpacker’s retreat with very few backpackers. The place is nothing short of a paradise for travellers that love dramatic waterfalls, pristine jungles teeming with wildlife, minority ethnic villages and hammock lounging in beautiful natural surroundings, whiling away the days drinking fruit shakes and coconut water. And if you want to know more and make this trip a memorable one, head to our website to read our 'Ultimate Guide To Tat Lo Nature Retreat (Best-kept Secret In Laos)'. You will find the website link in the profile/bio.
6. Khone Phapheng Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Khonephapheng Waterfall is the great sight seeing in Laos, The waterfall is the biggest waterfall in southeast Asian, People call the Niagara of Asian. The final destination in the Southern Laos before exist to Cambodia. Tourists also can visit of Irrawaddy Dauphin, 4,000 Islands and Lhi Phi Waterfall from here, the place has the Lao best coffee shop. Tourists can shop survivors, eat local food...
Reviewed By Marcoluangprabang - Luang Prabang, Laos
It's something that you cannot miss in the south of Laos, inside a nice path to see in differents corners the waterfall, plus some place to eat and souvenirs
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8. Tad Champee
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Tad Champi is one of the lesser known waterfalls along the route from Pakse to Paksong, but is a lovely, tranquil place to go for a swim and enjoy the surrounding nature. To find Tad Champi, turn off the road 16E at 38km, opposite of the entrance to Tad Fane. From there it's another 1.8km on dirt roads until the paid parking. There are also some vendors selling refreshing drinks.
Reviewed By HauPhucLe - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- The road from Highway 16E to the falls is relatively difficult, a red dirt road with many gravel and holes, nearly 2 km long. - Tickets 10,000 Kip / person and 5,000 Kip / motorbike. - There is a restaurant - cafe right on the right path to the waterfall. - The entrance to the waterfall is still being completed and upgraded. - The waterfall is very beautiful and wonderful, the water is cold like ice. The area around the waterfall is very clean and free of rubbish. There are tents and wooden steps to rest. There is a wooden raft very suitable for "virtual living".
9. Tad Yuang Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Also spelled Tad Gneuang, this is a 40m high, truely picturesque waterfall surrounded by beautiful nature. Be careful when walking down to the pool of water, the steps are slippery. At the entrance to the falls (signposted well on road 16E at Km 40) you'll find food and drink stalls and a restaurant.
Reviewed By travelwithoutmercy
Even in the dry season this is well worth a visit as the falls are still worth seeing. Go and enjoy !
10. Tad Tayicseua
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By megaworldasia360 - Phuket, Thailand
The Tayicsuea Guesthouse is on what is normally considered, the “big loop trip.” Getting there is not so difficult in the dry season but the 12 km of dirt road to negotiate could be problematic in the rainy season. The people at Noy’s Motorbike Rentals in Pakse recommend not going in the rainy season. If you have time to do the Big Loop then definitely go here as it is probably the single best thing to see and do on the BOLAVEN PLATEAU. The guesthouse, although a bit expensive, is in a beautiful natural setting. The restaurant overlooks thick jungle and there is a stream with small waterfalls directly below. The waterfall trail they have set up is unrivaled in terms of a jungle hiking and waterfall sightseeing experience. I think it even surpasses the waterfalls around the Tad Fane area. Having already visited the Tad Champee, Tad Yuang, and Tad Fane on two previous occasions I decided to do the Big Loop in reverse. Instead of heading to Tad Lo, I rode directly to Tad Tayicsuea, a distance of 94 km from Pakse, and spent two nights at the Tayicsuea Guesthouse. I’m certainly glad I did because I allowed myself enough time to visit all the waterfalls in on the trail (including the big one that can be seen from the viewing platform). By doing the Big Loop in reverse I was able to ride down off the plateau to Sekong, on day three, in bright morning sunlight – as opposed to riding up the steep incline in the afternoon. The views of the remote, rugged terrain on the backside of the plateau are truly spectacular in the morning sunlight. I left Tayicsuea at 9 AM and after a slow ride, arrived in Tad Lo at 5 PM.
