Start your adventure today with a peaceful boat ride along the Nam Ou River where you will have the opportunity to stop and explore some of the small Laotian villages on the river banks before heading to the newly discovered waterfalls.
Walking through small streams and rice paddies you arrive at the bottom of the 100 waterfalls which were only first explored by non-locals in late 2008. The next few hours you will encounter only water and jungle and hear the sound of the waterfall cascades as you physically work your way up through the various levels which stretch upwards for around 1.2 miles (2 km). The terrain is varied and will range from a gentle walk along the river bed, to using fixed bamboo ladders in a couple of very steep places. The pools around you are very inviting for a refreshing splash so make sure you bring your swimwear.
Your guide will lead you through the cascades before preparing a local style lunch on the edge of the falls in the middle of this amazing landscape. A small villagers' trail on the top of the 100 waterfalls will lead you back down into the valley offering stunning views over the landscape of the Nam Ou valley. Hiking back to the village you will have more time to see the daily life here in the Nam Ou riverside villages before heading back by boat to Nong Khiaw.
Please note: this is an adventurous excursion, involving a full day of walking uphill, so you will need to have a good level of fitness. As some of the walking will be through water do be prepared to get very wet and wear appropriate clothing. The route is slippery in several places so good footwear is essential.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Explore Around Nong Khiaw
Beginning with a leisurely boat ride up the Nam Ou to Muong Ngoi, a remote and extremely beautiful mountainous area north of Nong Khiaw, you then take a light trek through the fields and forest.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
