LAOS – Nong Khiaw- Self-Guided Tour in Nong Khiaw & Muang Ngoi 3D2N

Number day and night

3 days & 2 nights

Day by day description

This experience provides an in-depth discovery of Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi with the help of pre-loaded itineraries on the smartphone of the travelers. With clear GPS routing and indications (including pictures & videos) on the navigation & points of interest, this itinerary focuses on exploring the beautiful countryside and the stunning natural wonders in and around Nong Khiaw and nearby Muang Ngoi. The highlights of this adventure are the river cruise to Muang Ngoi along the picturesque Nam Ou River and the hike through the rice fields of Ban Na. These are complemented by a visit to Phatok Cave – a hideout from the Indochina War – and a hike to a stunning panoramic viewpoint overlooking Nong Khiaw and considered by many to be the best viewpoint in Laos. A visit to Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi provides travelers with a unique and unforgettable experience, on their own and at their own pace and without the need for a local guide.

Selling points

• Carefully selected activities providing a guided discovery of one of the most beautiful regions of northern Laos and its rice fields, mountains, caves, viewpoints, and small villages.
• An application filled with GPS routes and point of interests for travelers to explore the Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi regions of northern Laos on their own.
• A well structured program providing a full visit of these stunning places.
• A 3 day 2 night trip with stunning riverside accommodation providing a level of comfort rarely found in rural Laos.
• Possible to combine with other self-guided tours in Laos to create a self-guided itinerary.

Extensions

It is good to combine with the following modules:

• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Self-Guided Tour in Northern and Central Laos 7D6N
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Self-Guided Tour in Luang Prabang 4D3N

If travelers include Vang Vieng in their self-guided Laos itinerary we suggest including:

• LAOS – Vang Vieng – Vang Vieng Self-Guided Hiking

If travelers include Vientiane in their self-guided Laos itinerary we suggest including:

• LAOS – Vientiane – Vientiane Self-Guided City Tour

If travelers include Luang Prabang in their self-guided Laos itinerary we suggest including:

• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Luang Prabang Self-Guided City Tour (full day or half day options available)
• LAOS- Luang Prabang – Luang Prabang Self-Guided Food Tour
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Self-Guided Hike from Ban Long Lao to Kuang Sy

If travelers include Hinboun in their self-guided Laos itinerary we suggest including:

• LAOS – Hinboun – Self-Guided Tour in Hinboun 3D2N

Selling points

• Carefully selected activities providing a guided discovery of one of the most beautiful regions of northern Laos and its rice fields, mountains, caves, viewpoints, and small villages.
• An application filled with GPS routes and point of interests for travelers to explore the Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi regions of northern Laos on their own.
• A well structured program providing a full visit of these stunning places.
• Stunning riverside accommodation providing a level of comfort rarely found in rural Laos.
• Possible to combine with other self-guided tours in Laos to create a self-guided itinerary.
•  This is a fully self-guided extension which can be added to the 7D6N SGT, to the 4D3N SGT, or sold as an SGT extension to a normal guided itinerary.

Pros

• Easia Signature – no competitors currently offer self-guided tours
• Cheaper to sell than a conventional visit to Nong Khiaw and Muang Ngoi as there is no guide.
• It puts Easia ahead of our competitors and shows that we are innovators as nobody else sells this type of tour in Laos.
• Easy to operate as travelers basically take care of themselves.
• It is a stunning area and one of the more accessible rural countryside destinations in Laos.
• The program is easy to follow.

Cons

• Travelers need to have a basic knowledge of technology.
• There is no guide to assist with on-spot issues.
• Not possible in rainy season (June to October) as it is too muddy.
• The viewpoint hike is a bit harder than the other hike as it has a lot more ascent over a shorter distance.

TIME AND TRANSPORTATION

Notes

• All of the hikes are of an easy-medium level – accessible to everyone who is in ok shape and can walk for several hours – technical details can be seen in the program texts.
• We must use Nong Khiaw Riverside as the accommodation as that is where the activities start
• Best included in a self-guided tour program to Laos or combined with other destinations.
• On this tour travelers will be responsible for paying for their own entrance fees.
• This tour cannot be done in the rainy season as everywhere is too muddy, slippery and there are leeches.
• Developed as one of the first products in our self-guided project for Laos.
• If travelers are not really adventurous or are worried they can’t navigate by themselves, it’s possible to do this module with a guide!

Roadbook Template Trip:

• https://protracer.mhikes.com/5f8865f28aabe9.86390725/travels/template/4971/details

Inclusions:

• Self-guided program downloadable to the Roadbook app on the travelers’ phones.
• Transfers Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw – Luang Prabang (including Tham Phatok)
• Boat to Muang Ngoi
• Accommodation (Nong Khiaw Riverside)
• Kayaking on the Blue Lagoon (provided by Spring River Resort)

Exclusions:

• Entrance fees.
• Meals and drinks.

Quotation guideline:

• On ERP the module for this tour can be found here:
  • Tour Classification: S41-Easia Active
  • Language: English
  • Tour Type: FIT
  • Tour Name: SGT – Nong Khiaw & Muang Ngoi- 3D2N – ENG
  • Tour Code: 210216112938

Sales should add the SIM card and internet package if necessary.

• On this tour travelers will be responsible for paying for their own entrance fees and associated costs. The costs they will have to pay will be as follows:
  • • Tham Kang cave / Bridge / Village fee: 10,000kip/pax
    • Picnic sandwich from hotel: 25,000kip/pax
    • Nong Khiaw viewpoint fee: 20,000kip/pax
    • Tham Phatok cave fee: 10,000kip/pax

Hotels that can be used for this SGT itinerary:

NONG KHIAW

• Nong Khiaw Riverside – 3*

Market suggestion

Number of PAX

10

Important notes

• Day 1: Driver will pick-up the travelers at 08:00 in the lobby of their hotel. Drive to Nong Khiaw. Lunch at a local restaurant near the hotel. After lunch, go to Phatok Cave. Then, return to hotel for check-in.
• Day 2: Waiting day for the driver. Nothing for the driver to do. Boat driver needs to pick up travelers from the Nong Khiaw Riverside hotel Pier – he should meet them at the reception at 08:00. He should stay somewhere visible in Muang Ngoi so he is easy to find when the travelers return from the hike.
• Day 3: Driver will pick-up travelers at around 13:00 and drive back to Luang Prabang

Contact

Nong Khiaw Riverside:

• +856 71 81 00 04
• +856 30 587 8099
• +856 20 22 40 66 77
• [email protected]

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English

Day X: Luang Prabang – Nong Khiaw
Meet your driver in the lobby at 08:00 and set off on your journey to Nong Khiaw. When you arrive, have lunch at one of the local restaurants by the bridge before continuing on to Phatok Cave, just 2.5 kilometers out of the town. The cave was used as a headquarters by the Lao communist command during the War, as well as a shelter for villagers during American bombing raids. Click on the “Phatok Cave” tab below to learn more about it’s history. After you’ve visited the cave, head back into Nong Khiaw town and check in to your riverside hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy!

Distance and duration of the transfer: 142 kilometers – 4 hours
Meals included: none

Notes: We suggest ordering a sandwich from the hotel for tomorrow morning at 08:00.

Day X: Nong Khiaw – Muang Ngoi – Nong Khiaw
Today, you’ll travel up the Nam Ou River to Muang Ngoi, a peaceful riverside village where your 10 kilometer roundtrip hike to Ban Na Village will start. You’ll meet your boat driver at the reception at 08:00 for the 1 hour cruise. Before you leave don’t forget to get a sandwich and some water! When you arrive at the Muang Ngoi boat pier open the “Hike to Ban Na Village” activity and follow the instructions – they will guide you through the beautiful countryside and the rice fields to Ban Na and then back to Muang Ngoi. When you arrive back in Muang Ngoi, find your boat driver and cruise back to Nong Khiaw.

Duration of the cruise: Approximately 1 hour
Distance and duration of the hike: Approximately 10 kilometers – 4 to 5 hours
Elevation: 160 meters of accumulated ascent, 160 meters of accumulated descent.
Meals included: none

Notes: Have an early night tonight as you’ll want to start bright and early tomorrow – around 06:00 to avoid the heat and to get the best chance of viewing the clouds from above.

Day X: Nong Khiaw – Luang Prabang
Rise and shine! Start your day off bright and early with a 3-4 hour roundtrip hike to the viewpoint at the top of the mountain, 460 meters above the hotel! Enjoy the adventurous feeling of climbing at your own rhythm up a hill covered with a lush forest. Along the trail, you’ll find places to sit and rest on bamboo benches and get your breath back. At the top you’ll be rewarded with a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of Nong Khiaw and the Nam Ou River winding through the surrounding mountains! When you get back down, head to the hotel to have a refreshing shower and check out at 11:00. Leave your luggage at the reception and enjoy a drink and an early lunch (or late breakfast) before meeting your driver at 13:00 for the journey back to Luang Prabang.

Distance and duration of the transfer: 142 kilometers – 4 hours
Distance and duration of the hike: Approximately 4 kilometers – 3 to 4 hours
Elevation: 462 meters of accumulated ascent, 462 meters of accumulated descent.
Meals included: none

Notes: If you don’t want to worry about being back by 11:00 for check-out then check out first thing in the morning and leave your luggage at the reception.