An Easy-Paced Exploration of the Nam Ou River.
This tour is specifically designed for those who want to experience the authentic heart of Northern Laos without the strain of heavy trekking. Perfect for older travelers or those seeking a relaxing day on the water, this journey takes you through four distinct villages to witness the traditional lifestyles of the Lao and Khmu people.
This is an easy walking tour suitable for all ages and great if you have limited time one morning or afternoon in the heart of Nong Khiaw. We will have a short tuk tuk ride and walk to caves that were used by the Laos communist party during the Second Indochina War to shelter from bombs dropped in the area. The guide will walk you through the rice fields that sustain the local families working their farms and tending their animals in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains. We will have lunch in a magnificent forest hut before trekking out.
Elevate your adventure with the most spectacular 360-degree views in Northern Laos. Phar Kao is the region’s premier viewpoint, recently renovated with a spacious viewing platform and a sheltered camping area. This is the top recommendation for travelers seeking a night under the stars with breathtaking panoramic views of the Nam Ou valley and the limestone peaks of Nong Khiaw.
Nong Khiaw is renowned for its remote and stunning mountainous landscape. This is a one-day trekking tour through some of the most stunning mountains in the area. Start your tour with a majestic boat ride up the Nam Ou River We’ll visit a traditional mixed Khmu, Lao Leum and Hmong village known for its handicrafts and you’ll have a chance to see an active clay school built by Tiger Trail and volunteers. End your day with a Tuk Tuk ride back to the small town of Nong Khiaw.
This tour takes you through the beautiful mountainous jungle in Nong Khiaw for a focused homestay and cultural experience. The first day of trekking is designed to be short so that guests can spend more time in the multi-ethnic village where they can learn about local loom weaving, fishing, Lao massage, bamboo basket weaving, and the Baci Ceremony. Highlights are the overnight stay at a multi-ethnic village, trails along great landscape with trekking through bamboo forests. On the second day, an amazing trek and visit to Tadmok waterfall brings you to the Nam Ou River to conclude the tour with a scenic downriver boat ride back to Nong Khiaw.
Enjoy a leisurely, enchanting cruise upstream in a traditional long boat passing by majestic limestone mountains surrounded in mist. The scenery is breathtaking with animals bathing in the river and villagers going about their daily tasks. Pass through the charming village of Muang Ngoi and visit a cave used during the war. We return to the river and travel further upstream to a village nestled on the edge of the Nam Ou river. Enjoy seeing weavers at work and even buy some pieces.
Enjoy an easy day starting with a boat cruise up the scenic Nam Ou river, passing rural villages. We visit a traditional weaving village and trek through rice paddies to a historical cave used a shelter during the war. We then continue trekking to Ban Na and cruise back to enjoy a spectacular sunset.
Enjoy an easy day starting with a boat cruise up the scenic Nam Ou river, passing rural villages. We visit a traditional weaving village and trek through rice paddies to a historical cave used a shelter during the war. Cruise back and enjoy a spectacular sunset.
This half day trip will guide you out of Nong Khiaw and to the top of the second highest mountain in the town. The short and adventurous trail guides you up into the jungle and ancient high altitude forests surrounding the town. The steep part of the hike is difficult but the expansive panoramic view of Nong Khiaw is worth every step.
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.