Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang, Mekong & Nam Ou River Cruise

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Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang, Mekong & Nam Ou River Cruise
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
2 reviews

1-day cruise tour starting in Nong Khiao and ending in Luang Prabang. Rather than driving directly, taking an old-fashioned boat trip along the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, visiting a cave and village.

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Nongkhiaw Manifa Travel

  • River boat

    (2 hours)

  • Visit (5 minutes)

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • Manifa Elephant Camp , Sang Ha

    Lunch (1.5 hours)

  • River boat

    (40 minutes)

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    Pak Ou Caves

    Sightseeing (30 minutes)

  • River boat

    (50 minutes)

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    Ban Xang Hai

    Visit (30 minutes)

  • River boat

    (2 hours)

  • Finish at:

    Luang Prabang

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the scenery of the two rivers on a boat from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang
  • Explore the Buddha Caves of Pak Ou
  • A sunset cruise to Luang Prabang will be the highlight of your trip to Laos.

Full description

Rather than driving the 140km directly from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang, we take a day trip to Luang Prabang, doing some old-fashioned travel in Laos, taking boat cruises and detours to enjoy the beautiful scenery and local culture as much as possible.

Meet at Manifa Travel Nong Khiaw office, just off the bridge in Nong Khiaw, at 8:45 AM. Board a boat on the Nam Ou River for a misty 2-hour morning cruise to the Second Dam. A minivan awaits you at the dam's boat pier and leaves for Manifa Elephant Camp, where you will have lunch. After lunch, board your boat for a Mekong River cruise. Along the way, stop at Pak Ou, where the Nam Ou River joins the Mekong, to explore the Buddha caves on the opposite bank. Then, head down the river to Luang Prabang. After a stop at a whiskey village that produces sticky rice spirits, the sun begins to set. You will watch a beautiful sunset over the Mekong River from the boat. You will arrive in Luang Prabang just before 6 PM. We will transfer you to your hotel of choice in Luang Prabang.

Includes

  • English speaking guide
  • Lunch & Drinking water
  • Pak Ou Caves entrance fees
  • Car transfer
  • Boat cruise
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Accommodation

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Visually impaired people

Meeting point

Right next to Nong Khiaw Bridge. Som Nang View Point, Manifa Travel office that also serves as the ticket office. Meeting time is 8:45AM. Most hotels are within walking distance. Hotels further away should be able to arrange a van or tuk-tuk to take you there. It's a good idea to arrive at the meeting point early (1 hour in advance) and climb up to the viewpoint to watch the sunrise.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The tour departs from Nong Khiaw and ends in Luang Prabang, where you will need to arrange your own hotel accommodation for the day of the tour.

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Julian – GermanyApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
I don't know why this tour hasn't had many reviews yet, but it works and is very, very cool! A much more pleasant way to get to or from Nong Khiaw than a 4-5 hour van ride on impassable roads. The tour guides are super nice, and all the stops along the way are excellent! There's no riding involved with the elephants, which we really liked. Instead, there's a huge buffet, and you get to feed the elephants. The boat rides were super enjoyable! Thanks, and we'd love to go again!
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyMarch 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Great tour. Definitely recommend it 😊👍👍👍

Product ID: 924824

Activity provider:Manifa Travel Co Ltd

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