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Tad Sae Waterfall

Luang Prabang, Laos

About Tad Sae Waterfall

A series of cascading limestone pools more accessible than Kuang Si and completely crowd-free during weekdays, reached by an entertaining ox-cart journey from the river landing. The elephant camp adjacent to the waterfall has been converted to ethical observation-only and the swimming pools are excellent.

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📍15km from Luang Prabang, Laos

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✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
✓ Budget-friendly ($).

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