7 days
The hidden paradise in North Laos
Discover Nong Khiaw & surrounding nature
along the Nam Ou valley in north Laos
Exploring a dramatic region that others have hardly ever been to…, discovering regions and trails only few have ever walked…is a dream for a traveler. We can offer you an exceptional tour with exciting ingredients… This tour highlights with great activities, amazing landscapes and a great Laotian touch of remoteness…
This tour supports the principles of “Fair Trek” and every person joining is automatically supporting the “Fair Trek” village fund in Nong Khiau/Khiaw!
Your Nong Khiaw discovery adventure…
1. Starting in Luang Prabang we drive north
After breakfast, drive to Nong Khiaw along great landscapes following the Nam Ou river. Discover a remote and beautiful landscape along the way. On arrival in Nong Khiau we learn more about the local history in a hidden cave which was used in the war time… Enjoy the landscape and the river and mountain scenery from your bungalow. Overnight in Nong Khiaw, Nong Khiau B,L
2. Discover the 100 waterfalls
and enjoy a boat ride on the Nam Ou
Just “wow” is what our first guests on this trip reported to us…a really amazing day awaits you. Take a 1 hour boat trip on the scenic Nam Ou and start exploring and hiking through the 100 waterfalls, a newly discovered jungle waterfall. A village visit is included as well where you learn more about the life along the Nam OU river. Evening we ride back on our boat to Nong Khiau. B,L
Watch our Video about the 100 Waterfalls
3. Trekking to Hmong villages in the Lao mountains along the Nam Ou river valley
The region is famous for its mountains. During this trek you will experience the Lao art of living in the mountains. You will overnight in a Hmong village. (Trekking medium difficulty) B,L,D
4. Trekking to Hmong villages in the Lao mountains
a second by trekking through the mountain areas along the Nam Ou river. You will reach the Nam Ou river in the afternoon after some village visits along the trekking trail. Take a boat ride to Muang Ngoi and overnight in a simple Bungalow or Guesthouse B,L
5. Muang Ngoi Nature, Excursion to a cave and village…
Relaxing day in Muang Ngoi with soft and smooth activities. Hang out in this beautiful spot on the river… In the afternoon we have a short walk to Ban Na village (Village of the rice paddies) and visit the nearby cave. Stay in Muang Ngoi for the night B,L
6. Mystic Nam Ou explorer
Upstream cruise and village visits as well as another beautiful cave is on our schedule today. But most impressive for sure is the landscape and the jungle surrounding this area. Night Muang Ngoi B,
7. Back to Luang Prabang
After breakfast, first take the boat to Nong Khiau (about 1 hour) and then drive to Luang Prabang (about 3-4 hours).
Optional (extra cost) we can arrange a 7 hour boat ride back to Luang Prabang on the Nam Ou and Mekong river. B
Inclusions on this Laos adventure tour
accommodations, transportation, meals (B=breakfast, L=lunch), english speaking guides, drinking water, entrance fees and permissions – of course all mentioned activities are included as well
Not included on this adventure
are soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, personal expenses such as presents and so on, insurance, tips, visa for Laos, fight tickets to / from Laos
