1-Day River & Village Explorer: Nong Khiaw, Sopjam & Muang Ngoi

Scenic Nam Ou river by boat, visit Muang Ngoi, cave and weaving village (L)

We pick you up from your guesthouse at 8.30am and hop aboard a traditional long boat equipped with a roof to protect against the sun. We ride for 1.5 hours along the Nam Ou river to the popular village of Muang Ngoi.

As you sit back and relax aboard the long boat, you will see village people doing their daily duties, water buffalo bathing along the river banks and children playing.

Arriving Muang Ngoi we have time to explore this small village all built around a long narrow dirt road that divides the village and has become dotted with cafes making Muang Ngoi a bit of a travelers retreat. We walk a short way to the cave where people took shelter from bombs during the 2nd Indochina war.

We depart Muang Ngoi by long boat and take about 30 minutes to travel further upstream to the small and welcoming village of Sopchem.

Here we enjoy learning about weaving from your guide and you will have the opportunity to look around the village and the chance to buy one of the many weavings that are for sale at bargain prices. By now you will be feeling a little hungry so we find a good spot to enjoy lunch before heading back along the river by boat to take in more of the uninterrupted impressive views on the return journey to Nong Khiaw.

NOTE: We have 3.5 hours in a boat with comfortable seating and 1.5 hours walking.

Enjoy a leisurely, enchanting cruise upstream in a traditional long boat passing by majestic limestone mountains surrounded in mist. The scenery is breathtaking with animals bathing in the river and villagers going about their daily tasks. Pass through the charming village of Muang Ngoi and visit a cave used during the war. We return to the river and travel further upstream to a village nestled on the edge of the Nam Ou river. Enjoy seeing weavers at work and even buy some pieces.

• Drinking water

• Picnic Lao food, fruit, sweets

• English speaking guide

• Pickup from guesthouse

• Boat rides

• Contribution to the Village Fund

• All entry fees and government taxes

• Village donations

NOT INCLUDED:

• Specialty Drinks

• Tips for the guides

• Comfortable clothes and walking shoes

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Walking shoes

• Mosquito repellent

• 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 10 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