Nong Khiaw, Muang Ngoi and Luang Namtha — rivers, limestone and the country's best trekking.
The north is where Laos is at its most dramatic: cliffs rising straight from the Nam Ou, protected forest, and villages reached only by boat or on foot.
Itinerary — suggested route
- 1
Boat up the Nam Ou to Nong Khiaw, viewpoint at sunset
- 2
Full-day trek through Nam Ha forest to a Khmu village
- 3
Kayaking downstream, caves and riverside picnic
- 4
Muang Ngoi slow morning, return by boat
Experiences here
One Day Kayaking
Paddle a quiet river between limestone cliffs, swim at hidden beaches and picnic with your local guide.
Nam Ha Jungle Trek
Two days through protected forest with an ethnic minority guide and a night in a village homestay.
Suggested journeys
8-14 days
Laos Beyond
For travellers who want the map to end
From $1690 per person
7 days
Journey for Change Laos
Travel that funds a project you can visit
From $1180 per person
5-10 days
Laos Impact
Corporate and group volunteering weeks
From $990 per person
Northern Laos
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