Itinerary

DAY 01-

LUANG PRABANG TO NONG KHIAW AND THE MOUNTAIN VIEW HIKE OR PHATOK CAVE (L/D)

In the morning, you can relax on a scenic drive along the Nam Ou River north to Nong Khiaw, 3 hours north of Luang Prabang.

Along the way, we’ll stop at a Lao Leu weaving village to explore a less familiar style of homes and culture.

Take lunch in Nong Khiaw with your guide and then explore the area with your choice of a trek to a local viewpoint or a visit to the Phatok Cave.

The Mountain View Trail takes about 3-4 hours walking round-trip up to a viewpoint. From the top, you can see as far as 20 km and enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.

Alternatively, you may choose to visit the large and easily accessible Phatok Cave where locals took shelter during the war.

The cave is large and has numerous relics of wartime past.

You’ll spend the night in a comfortable guesthouse on the banks on the Nam Ou River.

Note: includes a private minivan transfer from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw so we can make stops (the public bus does not).

DAY 02

100 WATERFALLS TREK AND RIVERSIDE HOMESTAY (B/L/D)

Starting the day with a peaceful boat ride through stunning mountains on the Nam Ou, you will be able to explore a small Lao village along the river side before heading into the waterfalls. Learn about their way of life along this river! Walk through small streams and rice paddies to reach the 100 waterfalls.

The next few hours you will see only water and jungle and hear the sound of clear waterfall cascades…small pools all around you inviting for a refreshing splash. A local-style lunch is served at the falls. Arriving on top you have a great view over the landscape and nature of the region!

Rated to be the best value adventure hike in Luang Prabang province!

Our return hike will take us to a Khmu village where we will overnight for a homestay experience on the banks of the Nam Ou River.

DAY 03

BOAT RIDE TO MUANG NGOI; EXPLORE MUANG NGOI, HISTORIC CAVE, AND LOCAL VILLAGES (B/L)

Start the morning with an upriver boat ride to Muang Ngoi through lush jungle and mountains.

An amazing and truly fantastic landscape is waiting for you today. In the afternoon, have time to explore the little village of Muang Ngoi.

We’ll take a walk through a valley to explore a historic cave and Ban Naa Village with its expansive rice paddies and agrarian lifestyle.

A peaceful place, Muang Ngoi is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the lifestyle of North Laos. We stay overnight in the Lattanavongsa guesthouse.

DAY 04

FROM THE UPPER NAM OU VIA NONG KHIAW TO LUANG PRABANG (B/L)

After breakfast, we’ll leave Muang Ngoi by small boat and cruise to Nong Khiaw. If desired, we will have a short stop over here before we start our way back to Luang Prabang by private minivan.

On the return drive to Luang Prabang we’ll take an excursion to visit the famous Buddha caves of Pak Ou and the Whiskey Village, Ban Xiang Hai. Arrive in Luang Prabang in the late afternoon.