1 Day Kayaking Nam Ou River to Pak Ou Cave & Whiskey Village

KAYAK DOWN THE NAM OU RIVER TO PAK OU CAVE & WHISKEY VILLAGE 

You’ll meet your guide at Ban Hat Ya, where you’ll have the equipment and safety briefing before you begin kayaking on the beautiful Nam Ou. You’ll be immersed in nature as kayak down the largest local tributary of the Mekong, past huge limestone cliffs jutting from the water. Stop anywhere along the way to take pictures or just relax on the riverbank and swim.

At the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, we’ll stop for lunch at a riverside restaurant with a great view of the jungle, limestone cliffs and the Pak Ou Cave. After lunch, we’ll kayak across the Mekong River to the Pak Ou Cave to explore this holy Buddhist site adorned with thousands of sculptures. There are two caves, an upper and a lower separated by a long series of stairs, and you’ll have time to explore them both.

Then we’ll continue kayaking, this time down the Mekong River itself, to the island in the Mekong and see Wat Don Koun and a village called Ban Xiang Hai. This is famous for local handicrafts and you can sample locally made Lao Lao rice whiskey. After we continue kayaking to Pak Xeung. We’ll take a car here for our return drive to Luang Prabang City in the late afternoon.

Kayaking covers 23 km (15mi) and is easy and scenic during the dry season.

High water season, August to January:

Currents on the Mekong River can be stronger however conditions vary yearly, check for availability.

Note:

• For our join-in tour, the minimum booking requirement is 2 people. Our team will notify you if additional participants join the group.

This kayak tour combines the beautiful landscapes of the Nam Ou River with the cultural site of the famous Pak Ou Caves (known as Tam Ting in Lao language). You will also enjoy paddling on the impressive majestic Mekong to the caves and Ban Xiang Hai, popularly known as the “Whiskey Village” for the local Lao whiskey produced there.

• All transfers
• English speaking guide
• Activities as mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fee to the Pak Ou Caves
• Kayaks and dry bags
• Rental gear
• Lunch * Vegetarian options available
• Drinking Water

NOT INCLUDED TRAVEL SERVICES

• Specialty Drinks
• Tips for guides

• Comfortable clothes and shoes that can get wet

• Hat & Sunglasses

• Sun block & mosquito repellent

• Flip-flops or extra shoes that can get wet

• Swimwear & Towel (for kayaking and showers)

• Small backpack to carry water and other belongings.

• For the private tour, hotel pickup and drop-off service are included. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. In case of any unforeseen delays along the pickup route, we appreciate your patience and understanding.

• Accessibility: Our trips are generally unsuitable for people with reduced mobility and other disabilities. Please contact us to discuss if this trip is suitable for your specific requirements.

• If your group has more than 15 people, please send us an inquiry through this WhatsApp number>> +856 20 59 533 720

• French-speaking tour guide, Spanish-speaking tour guide, German-speaking tour guide, and Italian-speaking tour guide are available upon request with additional costs.

Child Policy

• Children below 5 years old: Free of charge
• Children between 5 - 10 years old: 50% charge from adult price
• Children's rates are available upon request, as it depends on the number of adults.

Cancellation Policy

• 7 - 30 days prior to the arrival date: 50% Charge
• 1 - 6 days prior to the arrival date: 100% Charge
• No show, and cancellations on the arrival date: 100% Charge

Refund Policy

• Kindly be advised that only tour/activity fees are refundable; Bank fees cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

• If you have questions or encounter problems with the tour, please contact WhatsApp/Tel: +856 20 59 533 720