Luang Prabang & Nong Khiaw: Turn Your Transfer into an Adventure
Planning a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Luang Prabang? Don’t miss the breathtaking natural beauty of Nong Khiaw, a stunning riverside village nestled among limestone mountains, making it the perfect side trip destination.
But how do you get there? You could simply drive, but why not transform the journey itself into an unforgettable adventure?
Forget the boring bus ride. Our one-day river cruises turn the transfer between Luang Prabang and Nong Khiaw into the highlight of your trip. Instead of just “getting there,” you’ll cruise pristine rivers, hike to hidden waterfalls, visit remote villages, and explore sacred caves.
Choose your adventure: travel to Nong Khiaw or back to Luang Prabang.
⛰️ Tour 1: Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw (NK-1)
River Cruise, Hike & Waterfall
This one-way tour is the perfect way to travel from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. Instead of a direct drive, you’ll enjoy a picturesque boat cruise with lunch on board, plus a detour to explore a local village and a stunning waterfall.
Highlights
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Cruise the picturesque Nam Ou River, surrounded by the mountainous countryside of Laos.
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Enjoy a delicious Lao “bento” style lunch while taking in the scenery from the boat.
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Visit a remote village to get a glimpse into the authentic lives of the local people.
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Take an easy hike upstream to discover a beautiful waterfall (either 100 Waterfalls or Tad Mok) that flows into the Nam Ou.
🛶 Tour 2: Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang (NK-2)
Mekong & Nam Ou River Cruise
This one-day cruise is the ideal way to return from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang. Rather than driving the 140km, you’ll take an old-fashioned boat trip along the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, visit the famous Pak Ou Caves, and enjoy a stunning sunset cruise into the city.
Highlights
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Enjoy the beautiful scenery of two major rivers—the Nam Ou and the Mekong—on a single boat journey.
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Explore the thousands of Buddha statues inside the sacred Pak Ou Caves.
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Experience a relaxing sunset cruise as you arrive in Luang Prabang, a perfect highlight to end your trip.
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