Nong Khiaw, Muang Ngoi 2 nights 3 days
Trip Type: Private Starts: Luang Prabang Ends: Luang Prabang Departs: Any day of the year Difficulty: Easy – Mid
- 2 nights in Nong Khiaw
- Nam Ou River Cruise and hiking on the 2nd day
- 3rd day visit Pak Ou Caves and return to Luang Prabang with a sunset cruise on the Mekong River
Day 1 Luang Prabang Departure, Ban Nayang village,
Day 2 Nong Khiaw – Nam Ou River Cruise to Muang Ngoi
Day 3 Nong Khiaw – Pak Ou Caves – Mekong River Cruise – Luang Prabang
Day 2 Nong Khiaw – Nam Ou River Cruise to Muang Ngoi
Day 3 Nong Khiaw – Pak Ou Caves – Mekong River Cruise – Luang Prabang
Itinerary
Day 1 Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw
Travel about 3 hours by road from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. On the way, stop at Ban Nayang, a village of the Lue people, for lunch. You’ll also have time to walk through a well-preserved village of beautiful traditional houses and see how textiles are made. Arriving at Nong Khiaw in the afternoon, we will hike to Pha Som Nang View Point (about 30 min light climbing). Take in views of the town on the Nam Ou River surrounded by karst mountains and a picturesque sunset. Transfer to your hotel in Nong Khiaw.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 2 Nong Khiaw – Nam Ou River Cruise to Muang Ngoi
After breakfast, transfer by traditional boat up stream on Nam Ou river to Muang Ngoy. We then trek to the Tham Kang, where according to local legend, a Naga resides to the rear. We then continue through rice paddy fields onto the Lao Loum village of Ban Na, which is only accessible by foot, so retains much of its original character. After lunch, we continue to walk to Ban Houaysene or Ban Houaybor. Afterwards, return to Muang Ngoy and take a boat back to Nong Khiaw. Transfer to your hotel in Nnng Khiaw.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 3 Nong Khiaw – Manifa Elephant Camp – Pak Ou Caves – Luang Prabang (Mekong river sunset cruise)
You can wake up early in the morning and climb up to Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint to view the stunning sunrise over Nong Khiaw.to (about 1.5 hours light climbing)
At 8:30, our minivan will pick you up and visit Phathok Caves. Pha Thok Cave is a series of caves in a limestone cliff where villagers and Pathet Lao eluded bombing during the Second Indochina War. Then you will depart from Nong Khiaw to Manifa Elephant Camp by a 2 hour drive. You will be offered a delicious buffet lunch at the restaurant overlooking the Mekong river and meet elephants roaming free. In the afternoon we will visit Pak Ou Caves by boat. We will see 4000 Buddha icons in the caves overlooking the Mekong River. Enjoy a two-hour sunset cruise on the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang. We will take you from the boat pier in Luang Prabang to your hotel to end the tour.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Reference Price
Private tour (excluding hotel costs)
| Number of people | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Total | $927.00 | $1,005.00 | $1,084.00 | $1,162.50 | $1,241.00 | $1,320.00 | $1,399.00 |
| Price per person | $463.50 | $335.00 | $271.00 | $232.50 | $206.83 | $188.57 | $174.88 |
Accommodation (price per room per night, including breakfast for 2 people)
| Mandala Ou Resort |
(Location: Nong Khiaw)
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| Room Type (No of Pax) / Season | 2024 |
| ‘RIVERSIDE’ bungalow | $67.39 |
| ‘FOUNTAIN’ bungalow | $58.70 |
| – Extra Bed | $25.00 |
| – Dinner (Buffet, 8pax+) | $18.48 |
| – Lunch (8pax+) | $13.04 |
| http://www.mandala-ou.com/ |
| Maison De Nong Khiaw Resort | ||
| Room Type (No of Pax) / Season | May – Sep | Oct – Apr |
| Twin or Double | $48.91 | $76.08 |
| Extra Bed + Breakfast | $21.74 | $27.17 |
| valid from 01st Jan 2024 to 30th Sept 2025 | ||
| https://www.maisondenongkhiaw.com/ |
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DepartureLuang Prabang