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The 12 Best Nong Khiaw Tours & Northern Treks

12 tours  ·  from $30 a head

Nong Khiaw is four hours north of Luang Prabang and the reason to go is that nothing much happens there. These 12 cover the viewpoint climbs, the village treks and the boat up to Muang Ngoi, with prices and how many nights each takes.

Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw: River Cruise, Hike & Waterfall - Three hours among Nam Ou mountains
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Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw: River Cruise, Hike & Waterfall

1.Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw: River Cruise, Hike & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $55Our pick

Cruise the Nam Ou from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, with a Lao lunch, village visit, waterfall hike, and sunset arrival.

“The boat ride to Nong Khiaw was beautiful and comfortable. The van ride to the river boat was incredibly bumpy - if you struggle with car sickness this may be an issue for you. The hike to the waterfall was enjoyable and not difficult. We were led by a local guide (in addition to our main tour guide) - and unexpectedly had to pay an additional $100,000 kip to the guide split between the group, so bring small cash. If you are vegetarian or vegan, note that the meal option is just the side dishes of the meat-based meal (we were served rice, a cabbage stir fry, tofu salad, and…”

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Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang, Mekong & Nam Ou River Cruise - The two-hour road transfer and lunch stop
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Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang, Mekong & Nam Ou River Cruise

Nong Khiaw: Muang Ngoi, View Point, Water Fall and Kayaking - Muang Ngoi, village lanes and the Phanoi Viewpoint climb
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Nong Khiaw: Muang Ngoi, View Point, Water Fall and Kayaking

Nong Khiaw: 2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking - Walking through forest, villages, and changing terrain
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Nong Khiaw: 2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking

4.Nong Khiaw: 2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 days · from $80

Spend two days trekking from Nong Khiaw through Lao, Khmu, and Hmong villages, with a homestay, waterfall swim, cave visit, and Nam Ou kayaking.

“It was such a wonderful experience, our guide Bick made it even better! We had two full days of exploration and I’ve learned more than on my two weeks trip in Laos. Bick showed us so many new things, he was always cheerful and easygoing. I can’t recommend enough as this trip has all the best experience you can have in Nong Khiaw. I would totally do it again, thank you very much for these wonderful memories ❤️🙏”

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Overnight Camping At nong khiaw view point, 360 view - A 360-degree view over cliffs and jungle
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Overnight Camping At nong khiaw view point, 360 view

6.Overnight Camping At nong khiaw view point, 360 view

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · from $35

Camp atop Nong Khiaw’s mountain for 360-degree cliff views, a sunset, sunrise, jungle hike, dinner, and a night beneath the stars.

“I give it 4 stars because the meeting time was 2pm, but we had to wait until 4pm for another group to arrive. The climb takes between 1 and 2 hours depending on the person. The sunset was absolutely magnificent. The guides prepared the meal (noodles with chicken and tofu, vegetarian option available) and pitched the tents for us. The mattresses aren't very comfortable, but they're fine for a short night. Sleeping bags and pillows were provided. We woke up at 5:30 a.m. the next day for sunrise, then descended around 7 a.m. We arrived at 8 a.m. in the village of Nong Khiaw and had breakfast with the organizer's…”

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Nam Ha NPA 3 Day Wildlife Jungle Camp and Village Homestay Trek - Day two: River crossing, Nalan village, and Khmu life
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Nam Ha NPA 3 Day Wildlife Jungle Camp and Village Homestay Trek

Luang Prabang: Nong Khiaw 3-Day Trekking & camping, Homstay - A Sunset Camp Above Nong Khiaw
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Luang Prabang: Nong Khiaw 3-Day Trekking & camping, Homstay

8.Nong Khiaw 3-Day Trekking & camping, Homstay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2.5 days · from $180

Trek from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw with a mountaintop camp, village homestay, waterfall swim, cave visit, and river kayaking.

“Incroyable treck marche jungle rizières le guide super simpa faite le! juste avoir un bon état physique mais vous allez voir des chose incroyable”

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3 Days Multi Adventure in Nam Ha NPA: 2 Days Trek and 1 Day Kayak

9.3 Days Multi Adventure in Nam Ha NPA: 2 Days Trek and 1 Day Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $159

Trek Nam Ha’s rainforest, sleep in the jungle, stay with villagers, and kayak rapids on a three-day Laos adventure for $159.

“Had an amazing experience with Phou Lu! Guides Nom and Phoumee made sure there was a great vibe and took good care of us. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a real jungle experience with good guidance and support. Keep in Read more”

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Nalan Trail and Khmu Tribe: 2 Days Trek in Nam Ha NPA - An overnight in a Khmu village
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Nalan Trail and Khmu Tribe: 2 Days Trek in Nam Ha NPA

10.Nalan Trail and Khmu Tribe: 2 Days Trek in Nam Ha NPA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $109

Trek Nam Ha NPA for two days through rainforest, Khmu and Lanten villages, local activities, and a homestay with meals included.

“Guide and the programme was perfect! Accomodation in village was nice. It was amazing to see the life of people in origin village. We spent mice time with in the nature and local people.”

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Nong khiaw, 1Day Muang Ngoy Waterfall, Local Village and Kayaking - From Muang Ngoy to Sopkong village
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Nong khiaw, 1Day Muang Ngoy Waterfall, Local Village and Kayaking

11.Nong khiaw, 1Day Muang Ngoy Waterfall, Local Village and Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $30Best value

Cruise from Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoy, hike to Tad Mok Waterfall, visit caves and villages, then kayak home at sunset.

“Pick up was on time. Had a great day out and saw lots of things. Perhaps the lunch could have been better - it was just fried rice with a small amount of fruit. Overall, a must if staying in Nong Khiaw for 2 days or more.”

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Nongkhiaw boat trip to Muang Ngoi - Weaving, rice paddies, and the wartime cave
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Nongkhiaw boat trip to Muang Ngoi

12.Nongkhiaw boat trip to Muang Ngoi

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 3 reviews · 1 - 5 minutes · from $75

Cruise the Nam Ou from Nong Khiaw to Muang Ngoi, with Tad Mok Waterfall, village walks, weaving, a war cave, and sunset views.

“I had a most wonderful private tour with Thieng as my guide and boat captain. His English was superb and he proactively contacted me the day before arrival to agree arrangements for pick up etc. he also met me the day before the tour and came to pick me up at the hotel to guide me to the pier pick up point As it happened I was the only one who had booked the trip and was a solo (female, relatively senior!) traveller. The itinerary was great incorporating a mix of a wonderful boat ride (very clean and comfortable), visit and walk through a rural village and hike to reach…”

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