LAOS – Nong Khiaw – Nong Khiaw Viewpoint

Description

Situated on the banks of the peaceful Nam Ou River, Nong Khiaw is a charming town surrounded by some of the most incredible limestone mountains in northern Laos. Thanks to its beautiful scenery, Nong Khiaw is a paradise for those looking to explore the mountains and snap that memorable vacation photo from the top of a peak.

There are a few different viewpoints close to the town, with something to suit travelers of all different levels.

Easy – Pha Noy (2h / 3km / +110m) – a smaller viewpoint that can be reached in 40-45min. Starting from the town, travelers will cross a picturesque bamboo bridge before heading off into the teak forest on well maintained trails. The ascent to the viewpoint is not long and the trail is well maintained with steps cut into the soil. At the top, there is a small wooden ladder that will take guests the last few meters to the viewpoint hut where they can relax and enjoy that well deserved drink while contemplating the magnificent vistas.

Medium – Pha Daeng (3h / 3.4km / +460m) – The most famous and popular viewpoint. It’s a 1h 30min walk to the top of the mountain on a steep and narrow path that can be done at the guests’ own pace, while enjoying the feeling of adventure as they climb up along the forested path. At the top of the mountain, there is a stunning 360-degree panoramic view over Nong Khiaw and the Ou River winding through the surrounding mountains! After a stop at the viewpoint hut at the top to contemplate the natural beauty, a 45-minute walk down will bring guests back to the town.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

After doing one of these hikes in the morning travelers could:

Leave Nong Khiaw and travel towards Luang Prabang, stopping at Pak Ou caves and before continuing to Luang Prabang by boat or car from there.

• Luang Prabang – Pak Ou Caves, the Religious Symbol of Luang Prabang

If travelers are staying in the Nong Khiaw area, after the hike they could do one of the following in the afternoon:

• LAOS – Nong Khiaw – Visit Patok Cave
• LAOS – Nong Khiaw – Boat Cruise on the Nam Ou River – if they are going to stay in Muang Ngoi

Selling points

• The most stunning, panoramic views in northern Laos.
• Easy and medium level walks that are accessible to most travelers.
• Nice vistas and rest areas on the way to the top.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

This activity benefits the local community through the collection of a small entrance fee. The entrance fee supports the local families who maintain the trails, bridges, and viewpoints.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• Pha Noy – Easy
  • Duration: minimum 2 hours, depending on the fitness level of the customers and time spent at the viewpoint.
  • Sample timings: 45 minutes up / 30 minutes at the viewpoint / 25 minutes down.
    
• Pha Daeng – Medium
  • Duration: minimum 3 hours, depending on the fitness level of the customers and time spent at the viewpoint.
  • Sample timings: 1h 30min up / 30 minutes at the viewpoint / 45 minutes down.

Min pax

1

Max pax

25

How to sell it

• These walks are recommended to be proposed as an extension / time-filler activity to our FIT and GIT guests’ soft adventure.
• They are also suitable for classic tours should in the case that the travelers be willing to experience a short outdoor physical activity.
• Suitable for people interested in a walk in nature to see an amazing hill-top view.

Why this activity

• The walk is really worth the effort; the view at the top is amazing.
• Wonderful vistas of the surrounding area.
• Nong Khiaw is a charming town surrounded by some of the most fantastic limestone mountains in the north of Laos, making for beautiful pictures.

Good to combine with

• Include this activity in the morning to avoid the hot hours of the day
• Before a cruise up to Muang Ngoi in the afternoon.
• Before the transfer to Pak Ou or Luang Prabang.

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• These hikes are available to and offered by all companies.

Pros

• Easy to arrange.
• The hikes are the best way to see Nong Khiaw.

Cons

• Outside activity, subject to the weather (too hot, cold, rainy etc.)
• During rainy season, the activity is not possible for many guests, because the path is quite slippery.
• No loop; guests have to walk back the same way down

Information

• Pha Noy – Easy
  • Duration: minimum 2 hours, depending on the fitness level of the customers and time spent at the viewpoint.
  • Sample timings: 45 minutes up / 30 minutes at the viewpoint / 25 minutes down.
  • Total distance 3km.
  • Ascent +110m.
  • Descent -110m.
    
  • Opening hours: 06:30 – 16:00
    
  • Terrain: easy dirt trails in the forest with steps cut into the soil. 2 small wooden ladders at the top to access the viewpoint.
• Pha Daeng – Medium
  • Duration: minimum 3 hours, depending on the fitness level of the customers and time spent at the viewpoint.
  • Sample timings: 1h 30min up / 30 minutes at the viewpoint / 45 minutes down.
  • Total distance 3.4km.
  • Ascent +460m.
  • Descent -460m.
  • Opening hours: 06:30 – 16:00
  • Terrain: medium to steep dirt trails in the forest. Some sections have handrails and ropes to assist.

Alerts

• We recommend avoiding the hikes during the hot hours of the day, especially from March onwards when the weather is very hot in Laos.
• The hikes are best done in the early morning, with the possibility of returning to the hotel for a shower before checking out.

Price range

$

Quotation guideline

On ERP:

• Nong Khiaw > Entrance Fees > Entrance Fees in Nong Khiaw > Nong Khiaw Viewpoint

Inclusion

• Entrance fee.

Exclusion

• Transportation fee. Note that it is possible to walk to the start of the trails (450m to Pha Daeng entrance and 170m to Pha Noy entrance)
• Meals. If the hike is to be done in the morning guide can ask the hotel to prepare a breakfast box to take to eat at the viewpoint, otherwise they can eat at the restaurant when they come down.
• Guide. Easia guide should escort the clients. Local guide is not necessary.

Special Guide notes

• Guide should remind guests to fill their water bottles before heading out for the hike.
• It is recommended that the guide take an extra bottle of water in case clients need more.

Contact

• Payment at the entrance, no contact.

English

Situated on the banks of the peaceful Nam Ou River, Nong Khiaw is a charming town surrounded by some of the most fantastic limestone mountains in northern Laos. Today, you will discover Nong Khiaw’s beautiful natural environment on a walk to the top of a mountain along a small path. At your own pace, you’ll certainly feel adventurous as you climb along the narrow paths, covered by lush forest. Along the trail, you’ll find bamboo benches on which you can rest and get your breath back before continuing your upward exploration.

Once you reach the top, triumphant after your journey up, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning panoramic view of Nong Khiaw and the Ou River winding through the surrounding mountains! After a stop at the sala at the top to contemplate the beauty of the viewpoint, you will return to the town.

Notes: Travelers can choose one of the following walks based on their abilities:

Pha Noy: Easy option. Level: 1

• 3 kilometers – 2 hours (around 45 minutes to the viewpoint – 25 minutes to descend)
• Ascent +110m / Descent -110m.
  
• Opening hours: 06:30 – 16:00
  
• Terrain: easy dirt trails in the forest with steps cut into the soil. 2 small wooden ladders at the top to access the viewpoint.

Pha Daeng: Medium Option. Level: 2

• 4 kilometers – 3 hours (around 1h 30min to the viewpoint – 45 minutes to descend)
• Ascent +460m / Descent -460m.
• Opening hours: 06:30 – 16:00
• Terrain: medium to steep dirt trails in the forest. Some sections have handrails and ropes to assist.

French

Située sur les rives de la paisible rivière Nam Ou, Nong Khiaw est une charmante ville encerclée par les plus incroyables montagnes karstiques du nord du Laos. Votre randonnée suivra un petit chemin jusqu’au sommet de la montagne, à travers la beauté de la nature. Si vous vous sentez l’âme d’un aventurier, vous pourrez grimper à votre rythme une colline boisée et luxuriante, en reprenant votre souffle de temps en temps sur les bancs en bambou, avant de poursuivre votre ascension jusqu’aux sommets. Essoufflés peut-être, mais triomphants, vous serez récompensés au sommet de la montagne par un panorama sur Nong Khiaw et la rivière Nam Ou, qui serpente entre les montagnes. Après une pause à la sala pendant laquelle vous contemplerez la beauté des paysages, vous redescendrez vers la ville.

Notes : Les voyageurs peuvent choisir l’une des randonnées suivantes en fonction de leurs capacités :

Pha Noy : Option facile. Niveau : 1

• 3 kilomètres – 2 heures (environ 45 minutes jusqu’au point de vue – 25 minutes pour la descente)
• Montée +110m / Descente -110m.
• Heures d’ouverture : 06:30 – 16:00
• Terrain : sentiers de terre faciles dans la forêt avec des marches taillées dans le sol. 2 petites échelles en bois au sommet pour accéder au point de vue.

Pha Daeng : Option moyenne. Niveau : 2

• 4 kilomètres – 3 heures (environ 1h 30min jusqu’au point de vue – 45 minutes pour la descente)
• Montée +460m / Descente -460m.
• Heures d’ouverture : 06:30 – 16:00
• Terrain : sentiers en terre battue de niveau moyen à raide dans la forêt. Certaines sections ont des mains courantes et des cordes pour aider.

Spanish

Situada en la orilla del tranquilo río Nam Ou, Nong Khiaw es una encantadora ciudad rodeada por unas fantásticas montañas de caliza al norte de Laos. Descubrirá la preciosa naturaleza gracias a una ruta hasta la cima de la montaña siguiendo una pequeña senda. Siéntase como un aventurero a la hora de subir, a su ritmo, una montaña cubierta por un abundante bosque. A lo largo del sendero, encontrará sitios para sentarse y descansar como bancos de bambú. Recupere el aliento antes de seguir su ascenso. Quizás un poco cansado pero victorioso, las impresionantes vistas panorámicas desde la cima de la montaña hasta Nong Khiaw y el río Ou (que serpentea en medio de las montañas) serán su recompensa. Tras una parada en la Sala (mirador) para contemplar la belleza del paisaje, iniciará la caminata de vuelta hasta la ciudad que durará aproximadamente unos 45 minutos.

Notas: Los viajeros pueden elegir uno de los siguientes paseos en función de sus capacidades:

Pha Noy: Opción fácil. Nivel: 1

• 3 kilómetros – 2 horas (unos 45 minutos hasta el mirador – 25 minutos para descender)
• Ascenso +110m / Descenso -110m.
• Horario de apertura: 06:30 – 16:00
• Terreno: senderos de tierra fáciles en el bosque con escalones cortados en el suelo. 2 pequeñas escaleras de madera en la cima para acceder al mirador.

Pha Daeng: Opción media. Nivel: 2

• 4 kilómetros – 3 horas (alrededor de 1h 30min hasta el mirador – 45 minutos para descender)
• Ascenso +460m / Descenso -460m.
• Horario de apertura: 06:30 – 16:00
• Terreno: senderos de tierra de pendiente media a pronunciada en el bosque. Algunos tramos cuentan con pasamanos y cuerdas de ayuda.

Italian

Protetta da sceniche montagne di roccia calcarea nel nord del Paese, l’affascinante cittadina di Nong Khiaw si specchia silenziosa nelle acque del fiume Nam Ou. Oggi, durante la scalata lungo un piccolo sentiero che conduce alla cima della montagna, potrete ammirare lo splendido paesaggio naturale circostante. Avanzate al ritmo che più vi aggrada fino alla cima di una collina ricoperta di fitta vegetazione tropicale. Lungo l’avventuroso percorso, non mancheranno le occasioni per sedersi su panche in bambù e riprendere fiato, prima di rimettersi in marcia. Forse a fiato corto, ma certamente appagati dalla fantastica vista e fieri di voi stessi, raggiungerete infine la meta. Non vi resta che ammirare il panorama mozzafiato su Nong Khiaw ed il fiume Ou, che serpeggia pigro tra le montagne circostanti! Dopo una pausa presso un padiglione, detto Sala, per contemplare la bellezza del punto panoramico, ridiscenderete presso la cittadina, con un’ulteriore camminata di 45 minuti.

Note: I viaggiatori possono scegliere uno dei seguenti tour in base alle loro capacità:

Pha Noy: opzione facile. Livello: 1

• 3 chilometri – 2 ore (circa 45 minuti per raggiungere il belvedere – 25 minuti per scendere)
• Salita +110 m / Discesa -110 m.
• Orario di apertura: 06:30 – 16:00
• Terreno: facili sentieri sterrati nel bosco con gradini scavati nel terreno. 2 piccole scale di legno in cima per accedere al punto panoramico.

Pha Daeng: opzione media. Livello: 2

• 4 chilometri – 3 ore (circa 1h 30min per il punto panoramico – 45 min per la discesa)
• Salita +460 m / Discesa -460 m.
• Orario di apertura: 06:30 – 16:00
• Terreno: sentieri sterrati da medi a ripidi nella foresta. Alcuni tratti sono dotati di corrimano e corde di assistenza.

German

An den Ufern des friedlichen Nam-Ou-Flusses gelegen, wird die charmante Stadt Nong Khiaw von den fantastischen Kalksteingebirgen von Nord-Laos umgeben. Sie werden das schöne, natürliche Gebiet mittels einer Wanderung auf schmalen Pfaden zum Berggipfel erkunden. Genießen Sie das Abenteuergefühl, wenn Sie in Ihrem eigenen Rhythmus auf einen mit üppiger Vegetation bedeckten Hügel klettern. Entlang des Weges kommen Sie an Plätzen vorbei, auf denen Sie sitzen oder sich auf Bambus-Bänken ausruhen können. Atmen Sie durch, bevor Sie die Erkundung nach oben fortsetzen. 

Vielleicht etwas atemlos, aber dennoch triumphierend, werden Sie auf dem Berggipfel mit einem atemberaubenden Panoramablick auf Nong Khiaw und den Nam-Ou-Fluss, der sich durch das umgebende Gebirge schlängelt, belohnt! Nach einem Halt an einer Sala auf dem Gipfel wandern Sie zurück, bis Sie das Städtchen Nong Khiaw erreichen.

Anmerkungen: Die Reisenden können je nach ihren Fähigkeiten eine der folgenden Wanderungen wählen:

Pha Noy: Leichte Option. Schwierigkeitsgrad: 1

• 3 Kilometer – 2 Stunden (etwa 45 Minuten bis zum Aussichtspunkt – 25 Minuten für den Abstieg)
• Aufstieg +110m / Abstieg -110m.
• Öffnungszeiten: 06:30 – 16:00
• Terrain: leichte Waldwege mit in den Boden gehauenen Stufen. 2 kleine Holzleitern an der Spitze, um den Aussichtspunkt zu erreichen.

Pha Daeng: Mittlere Option. Niveau: 2

• 4 Kilometer – 3 Stunden (ca. 1h 30min bis zum Aussichtspunkt – 45 Minuten für den Abstieg)
• Aufstieg +460m / Abstieg -460m.
• Öffnungszeiten: 06:30 – 16:00
• Gelände: mittelschwere bis steile Schotterwege im Wald. Einige Abschnitte sind mit Handläufen und Seilen gesichert.

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