Category Nong Khiaw River & Trekking Trips

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Top 9 Nong Khiaw River & Trekking Trips

9 reviewed

Four hours north of Luang Prabang the Nam Ou narrows between cliffs and the villages stop having roads. These are the best Nong Khiaw river and trekking trips: which run the boat one way and hike the other, how hard the viewpoint climb is, where the homestays are, and what a two-day loop costs including the ride back down.

FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves

FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves - Price and What $50 Covers (and What You Still Need to Pay)

1.FULL DAY – Kuang Si Waterfall, Kayak on the Nam Ou / Mekong River, Pak Ou Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $50Our pick

Kayak Nam Ou and Mekong, tour Pak Ou’s Buddha caves, swim at Kuang Si Falls, and enjoy a buffet lunch by the river in Luang Prabang.

“Unbelievable day!! The kayaking was so peaceful. It was so beautiful. We stopped at the caves. We had a lovely lunch. We stopped at a hmung village and learned about them. The waterfall is stunning. I highly recommend this tour”

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Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw: River Cruise, Hike & Waterfall

Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw: River Cruise, Hike & Waterfall - Hotel pickup and the rough-road reality (be ready)

2.Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw: River Cruise, Hike & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw river cruise with Lao lunch, a village visit, and a waterfall hike, finishing at sunset.

“The boat ride to Nong Khiaw was beautiful and comfortable. The van ride to the river boat was incredibly bumpy - if you struggle with car sickness this may be an issue for you. The hike to the waterfall was enjoyable and not difficult. We were led by a local guide (in addition to our main tour guide) - and unexpectedly had to pay an additional $100,000 kip to the guide split between the group, so bring small cash. If you are vegetarian or vegan, note that the meal option is just the side dishes of the meat-based meal (we were served rice, a cabbage stir fry, tofu salad, and…”

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Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang, Mekong & Nam Ou River Cruise

Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang, Mekong & Nam Ou River Cruise - Meeting point, timing, and why arriving early helps

Nong Khiaw: Muang Ngoi, View Point, Water Fall and Kayaking

Nong Khiaw: Muang Ngoi, View Point, Water Fall and Kayaking - History Cave and Phanoi Viewpoint, the Stops That Give You Context

Luang Prabang Thin Pha Trail & Tad Sae Falls Trek

Luang Prabang Thin Pha Trail & Tad Sae Falls Trek - Hiking the Thin Pha Trail: 12 km of limestone, paddies, and footpaths

Nong Khiaw: 2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking

Nong Khiaw: 2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking - Day 1: Nong Khiaw to Remote Villages, Bamboo Crafts, and Dinner by the Homes

6.2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 days · from $80

Two days trekking from Nong Khiaw through Hmong and other villages, then bamboo crafts, cave views, waterfall swim, and Nam Ou kayaking.

“It was such a wonderful experience, our guide Bick made it even better! We had two full days of exploration and I’ve learned more than on my two weeks trip in Laos. Bick showed us so many new things, he was always cheerful and easygoing. I can’t recommend enough as this trip has all the best experience you can have in Nong Khiaw. I would totally do it again, thank you very much for these wonderful memories ❤️🙏”

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Nong Khiaw: 100 Waterfalls, Nam Ou & Khmu Village Day Tour

Nong Khiaw: 100 Waterfalls, Nam Ou & Khmu Village Day Tour - The River-Side Village Walk, Real Life Along the Water

7.100 Waterfalls, Nam Ou & Khmu Village Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Hike to the 100 Waterfalls, swim in cooling pools, then boat the Nam Ou and visit Pha Kuang Cave, once a wartime hospital.

“This tour was amazing!!! I think it is one of my highlights and would definitely recommend it while visiting Nong Khiaw! Our guide Cam was very nice and friendly. The trail and nature was breathtaking!”

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Overnight Camping At nong khiaw view point, 360 view

Overnight Camping At nong khiaw view point, 360 view - The Full Game Plan: 2 PM Start, Sunset Camp, 5:30 Sunrise

8.Overnight Camping At nong khiaw view point, 360 view

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · from $35

Overnight camping near Nong Khiaw with an English guide, steep hike, 360 views, sunset dinner, and sunrise sea of fog. $35.

“I give it 4 stars because the meeting time was 2pm, but we had to wait until 4pm for another group to arrive. The climb takes between 1 and 2 hours depending on the person. The sunset was absolutely magnificent. The guides prepared the meal (noodles with chicken and tofu, vegetarian option available) and pitched the tents for us. The mattresses aren't very comfortable, but they're fine for a short night. Sleeping bags and pillows were provided. We woke up at 5:30 a.m. the next day for sunrise, then descended around 7 a.m. We arrived at 8 a.m. in the village of Nong Khiaw and had breakfast with the organizer's…”

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Luang Prabang: Nong Khiaw 3-Day Trekking & camping, Homstay

Luang Prabang: Nong Khiaw 3-Day Trekking & camping, Homstay - Day 1: highest viewpoint hike, sunset camp, and a front-row sky

9.Nong Khiaw 3-Day Trekking & camping, Homstay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2.5 days · from $180

Hike from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw on 3 days of jungle trails, sunrise viewpoints, waterfall swims, and homestays with kayaking.

“Incroyable treck marche jungle rizières le guide super simpa faite le! juste avoir un bon état physique mais vous allez voir des chose incroyable”

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