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Laos Waterfalls: The 100 Waterfalls in Nong Khiaw

Laos waterfalls, what’s not to like, right? If a waterfall adventure is what you are looking for, we have everything you need to know about the 100 Waterfalls hike in Nong Khiaw, Laos right here!

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About The 100 Waterfalls Hike in Nong Khiaw

The 100 Waterfall hike trail has been used by locals for decades as a direct route between the dispersed villages of the Nam Ou valley. It was only until 2009 that the trail started being used by tourists to hike the 100 waterfalls.

The trailhead is located about 6 miles down river from Nong Khiaw, on the outskirts of a village called Don Khoun.

The hike is 1.2 miles of various levels of intertwining Laos waterfalls. Really and truly a great way to spend a day enjoying the scenic area of Northern Laos!

Where To Book The 100 Waterfalls Hike

The 100 Waterfalls Hike can be booked in the Northern Laotian village of Nong Khiaw.

There are several tour companies in town that offer the hike. We went with Nong Khiaw Adventures and paid $30 USD/per person for the hike.

What is included in the $30 fee you may be wondering?

Drinking water
English speaking guide
River transportation
Village donation

How To Get To The Laos Waterfalls of The 100 Waterfalls Hike

You’ll have to take a boat, about a 40 minute ride , down the Nam Ou river to the village of Don Khoun .

Once at the village, you’ll hike on foot to reach the base of the waterfalls. The hike to the waterfalls is relatively flat but it’s several miles, about 45 minutes in time.

Day Hike: The 100 Waterfalls Hike

Getting to the village of don khoun.

Plan for your day to start around 8am. You’ll meet your tour company and then head off down river.

For us, we met at Nong Khiaw Adventures office, located right across the bridge in town. From here, we met our guide, picked up our water for the day and loaded into the boat that was waiting for us on the Nam Ou river

Once in the boat, prepare yourself for a slow ride down the river.

The Nam Ou river is beautiful. It winds through the valley creating a life source for a lot of Northern Laos. You’ll see village children playing in the river while their mothers do laundry in the murky waters of the river.

After 40-minutes, your boat will stop at the shores of Don Khoun village.

The village is rustic but full of life! Children playing, woman tending to their thatched houses while the men talk and do farm work. We imagine the village hasn’t changed but over the past several decades, except with the addition of a few electrical wires 🙂

Before you begin trekking to the base of the 100 waterfalls, you are given time to walk around and explore Don Khoun. After 20 minutes or so, your guide will gather you and the rest of your group. You’re officially on the 100 waterfalls hike trail!

Hiking To The Base of The 100 Waterfalls

For 45 minutes you’ll walk over flat jungle terrain, past waterfall grazing and around rice fields. The walk is hot as little shade is available, but it is a pretty and peaceful walk.

As you near the waterfalls, you can begin hearing the rush of water. Our guide turned around and said, “Do you hear?! Do you hear?!” We would smile and nod which prompted our guide to give a giddy grin and say, “It’s time to get wet…”

After the end of your 45-minute trek, you’ll reach the bottom of the 100 waterfalls.

All you’ll see when you look up is rushing water cascading over rocks and terraced waterfalls surrounded by lush jungles. The water is cool and refreshing and after just walking in that hot, humid Laos day, these cascading waters are a welcome relief.

Hiking Up The Laos Waterfalls

The way the waterfalls intertwine with each other, it’s almost impossible to know how many waterfalls are actually on this hike.

As you begin your hike and if you are like us, the immediate sensation of being a kid on a jungle gym kicks in! As you jump from pool to pool and use ropes and bamboo ladders when a natural paths are not an option, it’s almost impossible to not feel like a giddy little kid 🙂

The rushing water from the cascading waterfalls, soak you as you continually work your way up through the various levels of Laos waterfalls.

The rocks you climb on and over have a remarkably good grip. No one in our group slipped during the hike, but you should still be careful in your footing as you ascend the falls.

Plan to hike up for around 90 minutes or so. Around that time is when you will reach the top of the 100 waterfalls hike trail.

With nowhere to go but to look at a towering waterfall in front of you and the thick jungle canopy below, you and your guide will setup shop for lunch.

For us, our lunch consisted of fried rice with an egg on top and refills our water bottles

Take a seat and chow down on lunch while enjoying the views of Northern Laos.

Finishing The 100 Waterfalls Hike

After lunch, you’ll head back down, but not the way we came up! You’ll head down a dry, semi-steep path that follows alongside the waterfalls.

Along the way, you’ll experience great views of the rolling hills of the valley below as you make your way over the jungle terrain you crossed earlier on your way to the 100 waterfalls.

Back at the village, you’ll make your way to the river where you’ll hop back in the boat and make our way up the river back to Nong Khiaw.

On the way back to Nong Khiaw, you’ll chugged slow and steady on the Nam Ou river taking in the sun as it sits ever so lovely in the sky.

By far one of the most unique hikes we’ve done, not only in Asia, but ever! The 100 Waterfall Hike splished and splashed its way into our fondest of memories.

Where To Stay In Nong Khaiw Laos

For The Budget Conscious: Amazing balcony views and fabulous food is what Arthith Guesthouse is known for. A quaint and lovely stay awaits you.

For The Luxury Inclined: Mandala Ou Resort is a slice of paradise in Nong Khiaw. With its beautiful outdoor infinity pool and amazing rooms, Mandala Ou is an amazing stay that offers meditation and yoga classes.

For Something In Between: For one amazing river stay in Nong Khaiw, be sure to reserve a few days at Ou River House . A floating accommodation on the Ou River river has private rooms with patios and a bar for guests to enjoy. Serious sunset magic going on at Ou River House.

For more places to stay in Nong Khaiw, you can check out the latest places and prices here .

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Wow! That looked like a pretty enjoyable hike.

Climbing the waterfall must’ve been tough – especially climbing sheer vertical rock.

I guess the hike route was inclined around the waterfall.

Nice photos, nice smiles, happy moments!

Believe it or not, the rocks weren’t too slippery! Still had to be careful though 🙂

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1 Day Nong Khiaw - 100 Waterfalls Adventure Trail

Boat ride, villages, and the incredible 100 waterfalls tiger trail trek .

We’ll start the day in Nong Khiaw with a boat ride on the Nam Ou to a small village where you can learn about the way of life along this river. Then we’ll trek through small streams and rice paddies to reach the base of the 100 waterfalls. The next few hours you will see only water and jungle and hear the sound of clear waterfall cascades. The pools around you are very inviting for a refreshing splash.

Your guide will lead you through the cascades and prepare a local style lunch on the falls in the middle of it all. Then we’ll take a small villagers’ trail from the top of the falls back down into the valley; along the way, you’ll take in views of the landscapes of the Nam Ou valley.

Hiking back to the village, we’ll have more time to observe the daily life here before heading back by a small boat to Nong Khiaw.

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'Wow,wow,wow...' is what the first travelers said after coming back from this simply amazing waterfall hike and river trip!!! Join Tiger Trail, the founder of the famous 100 Waterfall tour in Nong Khiaw, on an amazing day hiking and exploring jungle and hundreds of cascading waterfalls!

Tour Inclusion

Drinking water
Picnic Lunch
English speaking guide
Contribution to the Village Fund
Transportation
All entry fees and government taxes
Village donations

NOT INCLUDED TRAVEL SERVICES

Specialty Drinks
Tips for the guides

Recommended Attire

Comfortable clothes and shoes that can get wet

Thing You Should Bring

Hat & Sunglasses

Sun block & mosquito repellent

Flip-flops or extra shoes that can get wet

Swimwear & Towel (for waterfall, and showers)

Small backpack to carry water and other belongings.

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Please be at the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up. Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick-up route, as the driver must also pick up other passengers.

Accessibility : Our trips are generally unsuitable for people with reduced mobility and other disabilities. Please contact us to discuss if this trip is suitable for your specific requirements.

If your group has more than 15 people, please send us an inquiry through this WhatsApp number>> +856 20 59 533 720

French-speaking tour guide, Spanish-speaking tour guide, German-speaking tour guide, and Italian-speaking tour guide are available upon request with additional costs.

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Child under 10 years old: 50% charge from adult price
Children's rates are available upon request, as it depends on the number of adults.

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Adventuring in Nong Khiaw , 100 Waterfalls Trek

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Laos, Luang Prabang Nong Khiaw

The 100 Waterfalls Trek, Homestay, and Kayaking the Nam Ou River

3 days | adventure: luang prabang to nong khiaw and back.

TOURCODE 63176 (NKTK-3) Description

This tour begins and ends in Luang Prabang and will take you on a scenic drive to Nong Khiaw where you can explore for the day, followed by two days of kayaking the beautiful Nam Ou River, a Khmu village homestay, and trek of our famous 100 Waterfall Tour.

Join-in tours starting from $ 578.00

Day 01 Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw with Lao Leu Village and Patok Cave Visit (L,D)

Meet your Tiger Trail guide in Luang Prabang and enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive winding along the Nam Ou River to the small town of Nong Khiaw. Along the way we’ll stop for a visit at Ban Na Nyang, a Lao Leu village known for its unusual Lao Leu traditional style houses and handicrafts.

Arrive in Nong Khiaw in the afternoon and have time to explore the small town, visit the easily accessible Patok Cave that was used as a head quarters by the Pathet Lao communist command during the War as well as a shelter for villagers during American bombing runs, and have some local food with your guide.

You’ll overnight in a guest house near the Nam Ou River surrounded by jungle-covered mountains .

Day 02 Kayaking the Nam Ou River, 100 Waterfall Trek, and Riverside Homestay (B,L,D)

Grab your gear and get ready as we set out on a full day of active adventure. We’ll kayak down the Nam Ou River (about 14 Km) to a riverside Khmu village where we'll find the trailhead of the famous 100 Waterfall trek, discovered by Tiger Trail. This is an exciting hike up through hundreds of cascading waterfalls surrounded by beautiful jungle. You’ll want to bring shoes that can get wet as we hike up and through the waterfall itself. Enjoy lunch at the waterfall and return mid-afternoon. The trek is as much a feature as the waterfalls.

Upon returning to the river, we’ll board a local boat to transfer 7 Km downriver. Overnight at a beautiful riverside Khmu village and experience traditional Laotian hill tribe life surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature .

A backup boat is available all day and required in order to transport your kayaks back to Nong Khiaw.

Day 03 Kayak Nam Our River and Return Drive to Luang Prabang (B,L)

Wake to breakfast prepared by your guide then set out in the morning hours for our final day of easy kayaking about 16 km down a beautiful stretch of the Nam Ou River. Take lunch on the riverbanks.

Finish kayaking to meet our Tiger Trail truck for return transfer to Luang Prabang.

Note: You may store your main luggage at our Tiger Trail main office for the duration of the tour. You’ll need only to take the gear and clothing you’ll need on this 3-day adventure.

Included Travel Services

All transportation as indicated
Professional English speaking guide
Food as indicated B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Entrance fees
Village Fees
Accommodations as indicated
Luggage storage

Not Included Travel Services

Specialty drinks
Tips for the guides

Preparation

Bring only the gear and clothing necessary for the tour. You may leave your extra luggage and valuables in our Tiger Trail main office before the tour. Your guide will help you on the morning of the tour.

Bring shoes that can get wet and extra sandals for wearing in the evenings.

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Accessibility : Our trips are generally unsuitable for people with reduced mobility and other disabilities. Please contact us to discuss if this trip is suitable for your specific requirements.