Nong Khiaw: 2-Day Jungle Trek, Homestay, waterfall & Kayak｜Laos

Begin your adventure in Nong Khiaw with a tuk-tuk ride to Viengkham Village. Trek through the jungle for 2-3 hours to a remote village, where you’ll learn about local life and enjoy lunch prepared by a family in Naluang Village.

After lunch, hike to a viewpoint through a stunning mountainous landscape. Pass by organic farms and rice fields before arriving in Ban Huayhoi Village, home to Lao and Khmu tribes. Swim in the river before joining a local family for a cooking class.

In the evening, learn the art of bamboo handicraft from village elders and enjoy an evening of drinking Lao Lao whisky in the village before spending the night in a local homestay.

The next morning, after breakfast, take a boat to Muang Ngoi. Visit a historic cave and Phanoi viewpoint for breathtaking views over the village and the Ou River. Explore Muang Ngoi, a remote village only reachable by boat.

Continue by boat to Sopkong Village, a Khmu farming village, and trek through rice paddies, jungle, and sloping hills. Enjoy lunch at the That Mok waterfall, where you can swim in a natural pool and relax.

After walking back to the river, have a safety briefing and intro to kayaking by the riverside. Kayak for an hour, taking in spectacular views of bird species, water buffalos, fishermen, and rolling hills of dense jungle along the stunning Ou River. Return to Nong Khiaw in the afternoon.