Itinerary
Day 1:
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw along the Ou River with Lao Leu village visit
The guide will meet you at your hotel in Luang Prabang (please tell us where you are staying prior to arrival). Then enjoy a scenic drive winding along the Nam Ou River to the small town of Nong Khiaw.
On the way, we’ll stop for a visit at Ban Na Nyang, a Lao Leu village known for its Lao Leu traditional style houses and handicrafts.
You will arrive at Nong Khiaw in the afternoon and have time to explore, the guide will show you around and take you to sample some local foods for dinner.
Meal Plan:
Lunch & Dinner
Overnight accommodation:
Guesthouse
Day 2:
The Famous 100 Waterfall Trek and Riverside Khmu Village Homestay
You will be mesmerized and blown away by this amazing waterfall hike and river trip
The day starts with a peaceful boat ride on the Nam Ou, then you will explore a small Lao village along the river side. You will discover and learn about the local way of life along this river.
Walking through small streams and rice paddies you arrive at the base of the 100 waterfalls. The next few hours you will see water and jungle and hear the sound of clear waterfall cascades. On arriving to the pools, you are free to go for a swim.
Your guide will lead you through the cascades and prepare a local style lunch on the falls in the middle of amazingly green natural scenery.
After lunch head to a small villagers’ trail which is located on the top of the 100 waterfalls, this will lead us back down into the valley offering wide views over the landscapes of the Nam Ou valley.
Hiking back to the Nam Ou River for boat transfer to Ban Houay Goong, a traditional Khmu village in a stunning setting on the riverbanks where you will spend an overnight homestay.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight accommodation:
Homestay
Day 3:
Naaluang Trek – Multi ethnic hike
Once you have had breakfast, you will be transferred by boat and vehicle to the trail heading to Naaluang.
Walking small paths past rice paddies (seasonal) and through preserved forest with huge trees with great views.
Settling down to enjoy lunch in the jungle setting as well as making stops along the way.
The trekking is 5-6 hours medium and will lead us to a Lao-style village, who still living traditionally, here you will explore the village with your guide with a chance to see kids in session at the built Clay School operational since 2011.
We then prepare ourselves for an overnight stay in the village and enjoy the local “cuisine”, with time to explore the surrounding areas by yourself in the evening.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight accommodation:
Homestay
Day 4:
Jungle Trek to Nam Ou River and Boat Ride to Overnight in Muang Ngoi
Enjoy breakfast before departing the village by local trail to the Nam Ou River on one of the most spectacular routes in the area taking you through a canyon pass with mountains rising on both sides medium trekking taking about 4 hours.
Visit a Khmu village nestled on the banks of the Nam Ou River and see its gardens.
Along the way we serve Lao style lunch.
Transfer by private boat to the famous and secluded Muang Ngoi where we’ll enjoy a night in the comfortable guest house.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Rattanavongsa Guest House
Day 5:
Trekking to Remote Villages in North Laos
The start of our two-day trekking about 5-6 hours through the Lao countryside and the mountains surrounding from Muang Ngoi village to Ban Kioukhan, a Khmu ethnic village.
Stopping to visit Tham Kaang, the former sheltering cave for local villagers during the last Indochina War (1960 – 1972) which has never damaged and has beautiful surroundings. This picturesque landscape of mountain views is one not to be missed.
We’ll have a picnic lunch along the way. Arrive at Kioukhan in the afternoon, here you can explore local people working and see their living conditions.
Finally enjoying dinner and overnight with the locals in an amazing homestay cultural experience.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight accommodation:
Homestay
Day 6:
Trekking Northern Laos
After breakfast and farewells, we continue to trek downhill through beautiful natural surroundings to visit Ban Hadsapheuy (about 3.5 - 4 hours), a small village of Khmu ethnic group which is on the bank of Nam Ou River.
We’ll have lunch along the way and continue to take a boat ride downriver to Muang Ngoi.
Between Ban Hatsaphuey and Muang Ngoi, it is thought to be one of the most beautiful views on the Nam Ou River with rock cliffs and rock formation rising dramatically above rain forest.
The afternoon is for relaxing in the beautiful setting.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
Rattanavongsa Guest House
Day 7:
Muang Ngoi to Luang Prabang and Visit Pak Ou Cave
For our final breakfast we take a return boat from Muang Ngoi to Nong Khiaw and then a private minivan through beautiful mountain and river landscape to Luang Prabang.
Making a stop to visit to the famous Pak Ou Cave and the “Whiskey Village”
We’ll take lunch together at a restaurant with a fantastic view of the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou Rivers and the Pak Ou Caves.
Arrive in Luang Prabang late afternoon for conclusion of this unforgettable 7-day adventure tour from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw and back.
Meal Plan:
Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight accommodation:
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