Nong Khiaw Tour 5 Days: Northern Laos Discovery

On Day 1 of the Nong Khiaw Tour 5 Days: Northern Laos Discovery, enjoy a scenic three-hour drive from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. Along the way, stop for lunch at Ban Nayang, a traditional Lue village known for its well-preserved houses and textile-making. After lunch, explore the village’s unique crafts and customs before continuing to Nong Khiaw. Upon arrival, take a short hike (about 30 minutes) up to Pha Som Nang Viewpoint, where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Nong Khiaw, the Nam Ou River, and the surrounding karst mountains at sunset. You’ll then be transferred to your hotel in Nong Khiaw.

On Day 2 of the Nong Khiaw Tour 5 Days: Northern Laos Discovery, begin with a traditional boat ride upstream along the Nam Ou River to the scenic village of Muang Ngoi. Once there, embark on a trek to explore Tham Kang, a cave believed to be home to a legendary Naga. Continue through lush rice fields to the remote Lao Loum village of Ban Na, accessible only by foot and well-preserved in its traditional charm. After lunch, trek onward to Ban Houaysene or Ban Houaybor before returning to Muang Ngoi for an overnight stay in a local guesthouse.

On Day 3 of the Nong Khiaw Tour 5 Days: Northern Laos Discovery, travel by boat for a short 15-minute ride upstream to visit Ban Sopkhan, a traditional Lao Loum village. From there, embark on a three-hour trek through scenic rice fields to reach Ban Pha Yoong, a Hmong village, and Ban Tad Lene, a Khmu village. After a lunch break, continue trekking to the riverside village of Ban Sopkong, where you’ll enjoy an overnight homestay in a charming small village along the Nam Ou River.

On Day 4 of the Nong Khiaw Tour 5 Days: Northern Laos Discovery, start the day with breakfast at your host family's home in Sop Khon village, followed by a river crossing to begin the trek to Tat Mok Waterfall. Take a refreshing swim in the cool waters while your guide sets up a picnic lunch beside the falls. After lunch, there’s an optional two-hour kayaking journey through the beautiful scenery along the Nam Ou River. The boat will then return to Nong Khiaw, with the day's adventures concluding at sunset.

On Day 5 of the Nong Khiaw Tour 5 Days: Northern Laos Discovery, start your morning early with a climb to Pha Daeng Peak Viewpoint for a spectacular sunrise over Nong Khiaw. After the 1.5-hour hike, a minivan will collect you for a visit to Phathok Caves. These historic caves, set in limestone cliffs, served as a shelter for locals and Pathet Lao during the Second Indochina War. Following the caves, travel two hours to an elephant camp, where you'll enjoy a buffet lunch with views over the Mekong River and meet elephants roaming freely.

In the afternoon, embark on a boat trip to the Pak Ou Caves, home to 4,000 Buddha statues nestled along the Mekong River. Wrap up, This Nong Khiaw Tour 5 Days: Northern Laos Discovery with a two-hour sunset cruise back to Luang Prabang, where you'll be transferred from the boat pier to your hotel, bringing the tour to a close.