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Three people sitting on a wooden deck overlooking a river at sunset. 1
A sunset over a river with a bridge. 2
A boat on a calm river with steep, forested cliffs on one side. 3
A cave with a view of a river and mountains. Inside, there are wooden chairs and a shrine with statues and offerings. 4
A group of people on a boat during sunset. 5

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

By Manifa Travel Co Ltd
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $58 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • 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.
  • Optional Kayaking to Pak Ou Caves at no extra charge
  • No crowded public transport. We use private vehicles and boats for your comfort.

Activity location

    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, ແຂວງຫຼວງພະບາງ, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • HJ98+VV6, 1C, Nong Khiaw, Laos | 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.
    • Nong Khiaw, Luang Prabang Province, Laos

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

  • Earn $3.48
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45AM
Price details
$58.00 x 2 Adults$116.00
Total
Price is $116.00

Semi-private tour

  • Earn $8.10
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Upgrade to a private boat for the afternoon portion of the Mekong River cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Luang Prabang. The morning portion will be a joint tour with other customers, involving travel by boat and vehicle.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:40AM
Price details
$135.00 x 2 Adults$270.00
Total
Price is $270.00

Semi-private-tour

  • Earn $8.10
  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English

Upgrade to a private boat for the afternoon portion of the Mekong River cruise to Pak Ou Caves and Luang Prabang. The morning portion will be a joint tour with other customers, involving travel by boat and vehicle.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45AM
Price details
$135.00 x 2 Adults$270.00
Total
Price is $270.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch & Drinking water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pak Ou Caves entrance fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Car transfer
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat cruise
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Accommodation

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People with mobility impairments, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

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 at about 1:30 PM.

After lunch, you have two options for the next leg of the journey:

Continue by boat for a relaxing Mekong River cruise.

Switch to a kayak to paddle down the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Caves (Conditions: Minimum 2 participants, no additional charge. Kayaking and cave visit: 2 hours in total).

Both groups will stop at Pak Ou, where the Nam Ou River joins the Mekong, to explore the Buddha caves on the opposite bank. After exploring the caves, kayakers will rejoin the main boat.

Then, head down the river to Luang Prabang together. 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 at about 6 PM. We will transfer you to your hotel of choice in Luang Prabang.

Location

Activity location

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    • Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, ແຂວງຫຼວງພະບາງ, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • HJ98+VV6, 1C, Nong Khiaw, Laos | 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.
    • Nong Khiaw, Luang Prabang Province, Laos