1 day Slow Boat trip

TOUR CORD: GTL-01NK-LPQ

Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 4-5 hours
Departure: 9:00am
Return: 2-3pm at Hotel

Embark on a full-day adventure that combines a traditional long-tail boat journey, cultural exploration, and light trekking. Travel along the Nam Ou River to Muang Ngoi, a remote village surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Learn about its history, visit war-time caves, and experience the simplicity of rural life in Ban Na village. This tour offers a perfect mix of scenic beauty, history, and cultural immersion, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking for an authentic experience in northern Laos.

Day 01 – Boat Ride, Villages Culture Trek (L)

• Morning:Pick-up from your guesthouse and transfer to the boat pier.
• Boat Ride:Enjoy a 5-hour traditional long-tail boat ride along the Nam Ou River, passing by scenic landscapes and riverside villages.
• Muang Ngoi Exploration:Arrive at Muang Ngoi, a popular traveler’s retreat, and explore the village.
• Cave Visit:Short trek to the historical war-time cave, once used as a shelter by villagers.
• Valley Trek to Ban Na:Walk along an easy trail into the valley to reach Ban Na, a small rural village.
• Lunch:Enjoy a local lunch in Ban Na.
• Return Journey:Trek back to Muang Ngoi, then take a boat ride back to Nong Khiaw.
• Afternoon:Arrive back in Nong Khiaw and transfer to your accommodation.

• Scenic long-tail boat ridealong the stunning Nam Ou River (1.5 hrs).
• Visit Muang Ngoi, a charming riverside village.
• Explore historical caveswhere villagers took shelter during wartime.
• Trek through a picturesque valley to Ban Na, a peaceful rural village.
• Enjoy a local-style lunchin the village before returning to Nong Khiaw.

• There Good pair of walking shoes
• Long sleeve-tshirt, warm sweater (Oct-March)
• Mosquito repellent
• A cap or a hat Sunscreen
• Your camera and money ( purchase handcrafts)
• Snacks, fruits
• Tissues or Toilet paper
• Personal toiletries
• Rain jacket(June-March)

The price arrange of the number of participants ​
The price ranges from $90/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $250/person (USD) for 1 Pax.

Price Included; Travel permits and taxes, English speaking guide, assistant guide ,village conservation fund, Lunch, Drinking water, Local permission, all entrance fees, first aid kit, transportation,slow Boat
Price Not included: Any additional drinks and tips

Where does your money go?
40% promote the village
15% Office profit
10% Transport
10% Communities profit
05% Authorize Tax
20% Guide

Communities = Homestay, village pass fee, meals, trail maintaining, Trekking trail generating, contribution fund
Individual local people = Local guide, transportation
Local market = Local meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Authorization = Natural conservation fund