Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Luang Prabang
You'll arrive at Luang Prabang airport and head to your hotel where early check-in is available. The rest of the day is yours to settle in and get a feel for this UNESCO World Heritage Site on your own schedule.
- Start point
- Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Luang Prabang International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Luang Prabang to explore the ancient city
Landmarks Luang Prabang 
- Day 2
Luang Prabang
Start early to watch the sacred morning alms giving ceremony with Buddhist monks, then walk through the temporary morning market and Royal Palace Museum. After that, you'll head to Wat Xiengthong temple and spend time swimming at Kuang Si Waterfall. In the afternoon, check out the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center before climbing Phousi Hill to catch the sunset. By evening, you can explore the Night Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Join morning alms giving tradition with Buddhist monks
- Visit temporary morning market near former Royal Palace
- Visit Royal Palace Museum
- Visit Wat Xiengthong temple
- Visit Kuang Si Waterfall with swimming in pools and forest trails
- Visit Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center with free tours every half-hour
- Ascend Phousi Hill (329 steps) for sunset views of the city and Mekong River
- Visit Night Market
Optional Activities
- Swim in the refreshing pools at Kuang Si Waterfall
- Walk along forest trails at Kuang Si Waterfall
- See Asiatic bears at the Bear Rescue Centre along jungle walk to waterfall
- Visit Traditional Art and Ethnology Center (closed on Monday)
Landmarks Royal Palace Museum Wat Xiengthong Kuang Si Waterfall Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center Phousi Hill Mekong River Night Market Bear Rescue Centre Traditional Art and Ethnology Center 
- Day 3
Nahm Dong Park
You'll leave at 8:30 am for Nahm Dong Park, about 10km outside the city center. There's a 1-hour zipline adventure over the jungle and waterfalls, followed by a trek back through jungle trails with flying bridges and natural pools. A picnic lunch waits at a viewpoint with Mount Phousi views, and you can relax for the rest of the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at viewpoint)
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Zipline flying over jungle and waterfalls for approximately 1 hour
- Walk back via jungle trail crossing flying bridges, streams, and natural pools
- Picnic lunch at viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Refresh splash in natural pools
- Stroll around the park
- Relax at camp huts
- Enjoy natural pools
Landmarks Nahm Dong Park Mount Phousi - Day 4
Mekong River to Nong Khiaw
The day starts with a boat trip up the Mekong River through forests with stops at villages to see the limestone karst scenery. You'll visit Pak Ou Caves filled with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues. From there, you'll travel by car to Nong Khiaw and check out the historical Phathok Cave, a war shelter from the Secret War. The day ends with sunset views over the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maison de Nong Khiaw)
Included Activities
- Boat trip up Mekong River through lush green forests
- Visit villages along Mekong River
- Visit Pak Ou Caves with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues
- Visit Phathok historical cave (approximately 30 minute gentle walk)
- Walk through rice paddies with views of the valley
Optional Activities
- Enjoy sunset over the river
- Dine at local restaurants within walking distance (own account)
Landmarks Mekong River Pak Ou Caves Phathok Cave Nong Khiaw Nam Ou River - Day 5
Nam Ou River Adventure
At 8am you'll board a local long boat heading upstream through dramatic landscape to a small riverside village. If it's a weekday, you'll visit the local school before continuing to Tad Mork waterfall near Ban Sop Kong for swimming and a picnic lunch. Later, cruise further upstream to Muang Ngoy and stop at riverside restaurants if time allows. You'll return downriver through a narrow gorge, arriving back in Nong Khiaw around sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch at Tad Mork waterfall)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Maison de Nong Khiaw)
Included Activities
- Board local long boat and cruise upstream
- Visit small riverside village
- Visit Tad Mork waterfall with 1-hour trek from river
- Swimming and picnic lunch at waterfall
- Visit Muang Ngoy
- Return journey down river through narrow gorge
- Stop at small village during return journey
Optional Activities
- Visit local school to see children in classes (weekdays)
Landmarks Nam Ou River Tad Mork Waterfall Ban Sop Kong Muang Ngoy - Day 6
100 Waterfalls Adventure Trail
Start with a peaceful boat ride on Nam Ou River to a small Lao village where you'll learn about local life. Then comes the '100 Waterfalls Adventure Trail', where you'll walk through streams and rice paddies to reach multiple waterfalls with plenty of swimming opportunities. Your guide will prepare a local-style lunch right there at the falls. You'll trek back down through village trails with Nam Ou valley views, explore daily village life, then boat downstream to the electricity dam and drive back to Luang Prabang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local-style lunch on the falls)
- Accommodation
Included Activities
- Boat ride on Nam Ou River to explore village
- Walk through streams and rice paddies to 100 Waterfalls
- Hike through cascades at 100 Waterfalls (approximately 4 hours)
- Local-style lunch prepared on the falls
- Trek back through village trails with valley views
- Experience village daily life
- Boat downstream to electricity dam
- Transfer by car back to Luang Prabang
Optional Activities
- Refreshing swim in pools around waterfalls
Landmarks Nam Ou River 100 Waterfalls Nam Ou Valley - Day 7
Departure from Luang Prabang
You're free to explore and walk around town at your own pace before heading to the airport. Just remember to check out by noon.
- End point
- Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), Phetsarat Rd., Luangprabang, Luang Prabang, Laos (Luang Prabang International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll around town for own exploration
Landmarks Luang Prabang
