Tad Sae Waterfall

Tourists with a taste for adventure and nature will love the Tad Sae Waterfall – with the water falling over its stunning limestone formations and through a variety of levels, and into large pools below – which are perfect for swimming.

Tad Sae Waterfall is a wonderful creation of nature. Although it is not as high as other Laos waterfalls such as the Kuang Si, Tad Sae has more streams of water that cascade into striking rock formations. At the same time, it has a variety of large pools filled with cool water – perfect for a refreshing dip.

Location

Tad Sae Waterfall is located approximately 20 kilometres from the Luang Prabang city centre.

Opening Days and Hours

The Waterfall is open every day, from 08:00 to 17:30.

Entry Fee and Bookings

Entrance fee costs LAK 16,620 (USD 2) per person.

How to Get There

From Luang Prabang, you can hire a tuk-tuk to get to the banks of Nam Khan. This can cost around LAK 200,000 (USD 24) and includes the trip back to the city centre (the tuk-tuk driver will wait for you). You can then rent a boat to reach the waterfall, which can cost LAK 10,000 (USD 1.20).
You can also opt to book a tour. Tour operators usually organise mini-van trips to the falls for LAK 50,000 (USD 6) per person, plus LAK 10,000 (USD 1.20) for the boat ride.

Suggested For

Backpackers
Solo travelers
Newlyweds
Couples
Group of friends
Families with kids

Time to Spend

You can spend around 3 to 5 hours exploring the area.

Popularity and Best Time to Go

Unlike other tourist spots, the best time to visit Tad Sae Waterfall is during the wet season or the months of August to November, as the water is cold and over-flowing during this time.