Experience breath-taking scenery from a traditional long boat as you slowly travel upstream on the Nam Ou river.
Surrounded by some of the most graceful limestone mountains in North Laos, you'll pass by villagers going about their daily lives.
Explore the small village of Muang Ngoi and visit a cave used during the Secret War.
Spend 2 hours gently paddling down the river and visit a small inviting Khmu village and waterfall in the jungle where you can cool off and have a snack.
BIKING & KAYAKING THROUGH THE NAM KHAN RIVER VALLEY
High water season, August to October:
This tour around Luang Prabang combines mountain biking with an easygoing kayaking trip.
It brings exactly the right refreshment into your tropical day in Luang Prabang and takes you to some of the best sites, including golden temples overlooking the city and Henri Mouhot’s grave.
After a biking tour through the Nam Khan valley and diverse village visits we take a break on the banks of the Nam Khan River.
After lunch we take a refreshing plunge at Tad Sae Waterfall then we get our kayaks to paddle downriver on the Nam Khan back to Luang Prabang
3 Days 2 nights at the ECC learning all about the Asian Elephants in the wild, once in a life time experience!
By joining our Exploration programme you will fully experience the peaceful and beautiful world of the Asian elephant.
Not only will you enjoy a relaxing stay in the Nam Tien protected area but you will also learn all you want to know about Asia’s most iconic creature!
You will receive expert information about the condition of the Asian elephant, its biology, cultural importance and the challenges of the Center.
You'll ride about 25 minutes to the Tiger Trail Adventure Camp on the banks of the Nam Khan River where we'll review kayaking basics and safety before heading down the river.
Nam Khan River conditions vary widely. On the way, you stop at the Burmese-style temple Wat Phao Pao, an authentic weaving center at Ban Phanom village, and visit the final resting place of the French explorer Henry Mahout hidden in the jungle a short way for the road.
During the high water season the river is swollen, flowing well, and winds through stunning lush jungle, rice paddies, local villages, and elephant shelters (where you might catch a glimpse of them splashing on the river banks).
This is an adventure tour packed with diverse activities that begin and end in the World Heritage site Luang Prabang
and takes you to explore Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi, both known for their remote and stunning mountainous landscapes set on the Nam Ou River.
Enjoy some of the best trekking, kayaking, and long-tail boat rides in the area and experience the Tiger Trail-discovered 100 Waterfall tour and the famous Pak Ou Caves north of Luang Prabang.
Overnight in a great mix of ethnic homestays and riverside lodges.
Riverbank explorer is a half day Kayaking or SUP stand up board paddle, First part will be a fast boat to Tad se waterfalls enjoy the natural beauty
(from February to July / August the falls are dry due to the dry season) this also depends on the climate and if the rainy season comes earlier. the falls has an unique feel even in the dry season explore the flora and fauna its offers.
you will be briefed on how to kayak and Paddle boards first to get aquatinted, paddle down stream the most beautiful part of the Nam khan River to the chateau Orientale Resort.
enjoy Lunch in the colonial style decorated Restaurant, lunch included in the tour so feast away!
the resort aircon min van will bring you back to your hotel, or guest house.
3 day's Adventure, from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiew & Back - a scenic drive to Nong Khiew where you can explore for the day,
followed by 2 days of Kayaking and Trekking. an experience well worth the adventure!
This tour begins and ends in Luang Prabang and will take you on a scenic drive to Nong Khiaw where you can explore for the day,
followed by two days of kayaking the beautiful Nam Ou River, a Khmu village homestay, and trek of our famous 100 Waterfall Tour.