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This tour turns the journey from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw into a day of discovery with a Nam Ou River boat cruise. After hotel pickup, ride a van to a dam on the Nam Ou River, then cruise upstream through a valley framed by limestone mountains and forested slopes. Stop at a riverside Khmu village for a Lao lunch, then either hike with your guide on the 100 Waterfalls trail or skip the hike and arrive in Nong Khiaw early in the afternoon, depending on your option.

From Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw
by boat along the Nam Ou River
This full-day trip takes you from your hotel in Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw by van and boat through the Nam Ou Valley. An English-speaking guide joins you, and lunch, drinking water and entrance fees are included. The tour does not return to Luang Prabang and ends at the riverside in Nong Khiaw.
Travel upstream through the Nam Ou Valley
by van and boat

After pickup from your Luang Prabang hotel between 8:30 and 9:00 AM, ride a van for about 2 hours to the second dam on the Nam Ou River and board the boat.
The boat heads upstream for about 3 hours. Relax and enjoy views of limestone mountains rising from the water, forested slopes and riverside villages.
Visit a riverside Khmu village
and enjoy a Lao lunch

Stop at Sop Keng, a Khmu village on the riverbank, for a guided visit of about 30 minutes. After the visit, enjoy a Lao lunch before continuing with your chosen afternoon plan.
Hike the 100 Waterfalls trail
or arrive early in Nong Khiaw

With the hiking option, walk the 100 Waterfalls trail with your guide after lunch. The hike takes about 3 hours round trip, then the boat continues upstream to reach Nong Khiaw around 5:30 PM.
With the no-hike option, continue by boat right after lunch and arrive in Nong Khiaw around 2:30 PM. The morning cruise, village visit and lunch are the same; only the waterfall hike is left out. Both options end at the riverside drop-off point closest to your hotel in Nong Khiaw.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
※ Please book your own accommodation in Nong Khiaw for the night of the tour.
English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup
Lunch and drinking water
Entrance fees
Transport by car
Boat cruise
Accommodation
Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
Pickup takes place at your hotel in central Luang Prabang between 8:30 and 9:00 AM on the booked date.
Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point :
Luang Prabang hotel pickup
Meeting point guide:
Pickup is available from hotels on the central peninsula of Luang Prabang town. Pickup is not possible from most hotels in the outer mountain areas. Pickup takes place at the hotel or designated pickup point selected at booking. Please check the voucher issued after confirmation for the exact pickup location and time.
End point :
Riverside drop-off point closest to your hotel in Nong Khiaw
Hotel pickup in central Luang Prabang (peninsula area), Laos