Get The Real Sense Of Ecotourism While Visiting Kuang Si Fall In Luang Prabang

As a rather forgotten country in the Indochina peninsula, Laos keeps some of the best secrets for ecotourism. With more than 35% of the land covered with primary jungles, it is definitely a top of mind option to get close to nature. One of the most popular destinations in Laos for green travel is Kuang Si Fall.

Kuang Si Waterfall is a gem for the country of millions of Lao elephants. It captivates visitors with the exquisite natural swimming pool, stratified stone steps, turquoise blue water in the bottom. Located deep in an evergreen rain forest near Luang Prabang, heading to Kuang Si gives the guests a chance to emerge in the real unspoiled nature.

How To Eco Touring In Kuang Si Fall

Hidden between the pristine and majestic dense forest, Kuang Si is just 30km from the center of Luang Prabang. From downtown Luang Prabang, I highly recommend you take a tuk-tuk to Kuang Si waterfall. If you may not know, tuk-tuk is like Uber in Southeast Asia, especially Laos and Thailand. It’s a very typical means of transport. The environmentally-friendliness without windows might seem unusual and scary.

But you certainly should try a tuk-tuk ride. It’s spacious and airy, and visitors can unleash the view of the scenery while the price is not too expensive. One tuk-tuk can carry up to 12 people. In case you want a more private experience, don’t hesitate to deal with the driver traveling. It’s better off having a local guide to accompany you and help you with the bargain. The tuk-tuk will take you to the Kuang Si fall location in around 1 hour.

Moreover, the road is quite rough and narrow as it has to run through the hills and mountains. Therefore, traveling on a luxurious car or van is not that ideal. Another plus point while riding a tuk-tuk is that you can ask the driver to stop over whenever spotting a breathtaking scenery. So convenient, isn’t it?

Important notice for eco-tourists when approaching Kuang Si fall is the entrance fee. To get access to most areas of the waterfall, you will have to buy a ticket with a price of 20,000 kips, equal to 3 bucks per capita. In my opinion, it’s such a small sum in comparison to the magnificence of Kuang Si waterfall

The Beguiling Beauty Of Kuang Si Fall On A Green Travel

Kuang Si is a complex of three falls, in which the main waterfall is about 60 meters high. The water drops down from the above, creating magical white foam, blowing the misty mist. The scene is so impressive.

With the humid weather all year round, the nature of Kuang Si is very natural and rich. The local authorities carefully guard the biodiversity surrounding the Kuang Si area. Along the trail leading to the waterfall, the guests will encounter many rare reptiles, mushrooms, and flowers. A rough estimation shows that there are approximately hundreds of rare species inhabiting near Kuang Si Fall. An excursion to Kuang Si is like a leisurely stroll to the mountain forest. You will not only relish the natural landscape but also enjoy exciting outdoor activities such as climbing and swimming and bathing.
Kuang Si is in the middle of a pristine dense forest. As a result, the services are limited. But I don’t think it’s a disadvantage at all. As global modernization hasn’t reached Kuang Si, it looks like an oasis that is kept off the radar of mass tourism. So visitors can enjoy the feeling of being in the most natural, most authentic ecotourism

Top Tips For A Perfect Eco Tour To Kuang Si Fall

Laos’ weather is extensively influenced by the monsoon winds, typified by the dry and wet seasons. The former lasts from November to April, followed by months of rainy days from May to October. Though the rain can somewhat ruin your expedition, the best time to visit Kuang Si waterfall is during the wet month. When the precipitation is high, water from upstream fills up the fall, making it more majestic.

Amidst the fresh air of Kuang Si, visitors can hear the birds singing along with the sound of the waterfall falling together, like a beautiful harmony to whirl up the excitement. The water pouring down from above create white foam, tossing the misty mist to build an impressive scene among the thousands with loud and impressive sounds. This is one of the most attractive sights of Laos with the beautiful natural lake, included on the list of the most beautiful natural pools on the planet.

The most distinctive feature of Kuang Si is that the jade green is typical of the water source due to the process of flowing water from the upstream to the limestone rocks. It gradually accumulates high levels of calcium carbonate in combination with the light contrast, rather than containing algae as some other incorrect sources of information say. However, for safety reasons, only certain areas are available for swimming. Remember to watch out for the sign and follow the rule to keep Kuang Si fall last forever.