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Curated Experiences

From dawn ceremonies to river journeys, discover Luang Prabang through the rhythm of the Nam Khan.

The Namkhan is not a place you visit, it is a place that invites you to remain. Every experience we curate is designed to return you to yourself through the landscape, the people, and the quiet rhythms of northern Laos.

On the River

Paddle or drift the gentle Nam Khan, right from the resort. Unhurried, scenic and suited to every level.

Kayaking on the Khan River, The Namkhan
Water

Kayaking the Khan River

Paddle the calm waters of the Nam Khan River, gliding past limestone cliffs and riverside villages where daily life unfolds along the banks. Suitable for every level, with safety gear provided so first-timers and seasoned paddlers can relax into the current.

Schedule12:00
Duration~2 hours guided kayak adventure
Meet atThe Namkhan Reception

Reserve your kayak

Guests floating down the Nam Khan River in life jackets near Luang Prabang, Laos
Water

Tubing the Khan River

Drift at your own pace down the Nam Khan River, tube in hand and nothing to do but watch village life and jungle-green banks slip by. The gentlest way to see Luang Prabang from the water — no paddling required.

Schedule14:30
Duration~1 hour
Meet atThe Namkhan Reception

Reserve your tube

Cultural & Spiritual

Time-honoured Lao rituals, quietly observed, gently offered.

Traditional Baci ceremony at The Namkhan
Cultural

Traditional Baci Ceremony

Gather around the beautifully adorned Baci ceremony in Laos as a village elder chants ancient blessings, calling the 32 spirits of the soul back into balance. Elders tie white cotton strings around your wrist, each knot a wish for health, happiness and harmony — a heartfelt blessing ritual rooted in centuries of Lao belief.

ScheduleOn availability
Duration1 hour
Meet atOn request

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Traditional Lao dancers at The Namkhan
Cultural

Lao Traditional Dance

Under lantern light, dancers move with grace passed down through generations, fingers curling like lotus petals as ancient stories of love and myth unfold to the hypnotic pulse of the khaen. Performed in hand-woven traditional attire, it's a living art form and a window into the soul of Lao culture.

Schedule16:00 – 21:00
Duration1 hour
Meet atOn request

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Alms giving tour from The Namkhan
Spiritual

Alms Giving Tour (Tak Bat)

Rise before dawn to take part in Tak Bat, Luang Prabang's centuries-old Baci ceremony, in Ban Phanom village. Seated respectfully as saffron-robed monks pass in silent procession, offer sticky rice with your own hands and make merit in a quiet, humbling ritual guided throughout by local customs and etiquette.

ScheduleEarly morning
Duration2 hours
Meet atThe Namkhan Reception

Reserve your place at the ceremony

Culinary & Cooking

Farm to table, market to plate, Lao food in the hands of those who grew up cooking it.

Lao cooking class at The Namkhan
Culinary

Lao Cooking Class

A farm-to-table cooking class in Luang Prabang: harvest fresh herbs and vegetables from our own organic farm, then cook step by step alongside our Lao chef — a hands-on introduction to the sour, spicy and savory flavors that define Laotian cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options available.

Schedule10:00 & 16:00
Duration3 hours
Meet atCooking Class Workshop

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Kids' Lao cooking class at The Namkhan
Family

Kids Lao Cooking Class

A playful, confidence-building cooking class in Laos for little chefs. Mix, shape and decorate two Western dishes and one Lao dish, picking up fun kitchen basics and techniques along the way — a hands-on activity the whole family can enjoy together.

Schedule14:00
Duration2 hours
Meet atCooking Class Workshop

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Crafts & Workshops

Time spent making, by hand, guided by people who carry these skills as everyday craft.

Eco farm workshop at The Namkhan
Educational

Organic Farm Workshop

Walk our organic farm with the local farmers who grow and harvest the ingredients behind every dish at Roots, our on-site restaurant. A hands-on look at seasonal planting and farming techniques passed down through generations — and the story behind what's on your plate.

Schedule14:00
Duration~1 hour each to teach fundamental elements of organic farming
Meet atOrganic Farm

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Hands holding a bouquet of handmade flowers at a craft workshop at The Namkhan, Luang Prabang
Craft

Flower Making Workshop

Craft elegant floral pieces guided by our team, shaping pipe cleaners into delicate frangipani motifs and intricate seasonal designs — a relaxed, creative session and a handmade keepsake to take home.

Schedulestarting from 10:00
Duration1 hour
Meet atYoga Pavilion

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Hand holding a white heart-shaped handmade keepsake on the lawn at The Namkhan
Craft

Candle Making Workshop

Get hands-on and creative as you pour, scent and finish your own candle from start to finish. Choose your favorite fragrances and watch your creation take shape in a relaxing session that ends with a beautiful, personal souvenir to take home.

Schedulestarting from 10:00
Duration1 hour
Meet atYoga Pavilion

Reserve your workshop

Bamboo weaving workshop at The Namkhan
Craft

Bamboo Weaving

Learn the time-honoured technique of bamboo weaving in Laos, passed down through generations of Lao craftsmanship, taught by local artisan Madame Sauk. Strip by strip, craft your own bamboo tea filter — a simple, satisfying skill and a handmade local souvenir to take home.

Schedule10:00, 13:00 & 15:00
Duration1 hour
Meet atnear Donkeo Village

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Craft

Lao Herbal Compress Workshop

Make your own traditional Lao herbal compress with organic herbs from our farm, then unwind with herbal tea and homemade cookies. A Luang Prabang wellness must.

Schedule10:00
Duration1 Hour

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Dining Experiences

Riverside tables, private chefs and a kitchen rooted in our farm.

Candlelight riverside dinner at The Namkhan
Dining

Candlelight Dinner

An intimate riverside table for two under the stars, with a menu tailored to your tastes by our chef. The perfect setting for a quiet, romantic dinner — a Laos honeymoon, an anniversary, a proposal, or simply an evening to remember.

ScheduleDinner 17:00 – 20:00
Meet atThe Namkhan Beach (Booking in advance)

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Riverside BBQ grill at The Namkhan
Dining

Riverside BBQ

A chef-served riverside BBQ featuring organic produce from our own farm, house-made sauces and sides — relaxed, flavorful dining with the river as your backdrop. Available for lunch or dinner.

ScheduleUnder request, available until 21:00, 3h cancellation notice
Meet atThe Namkhan Beach (Booking in advance)

Reserve your riverside BBQ

Vegetarian riverside BBQ at The Namkhan
Vegetarian

Riverside BBQ: Vegetarian

A chef served riverside BBQ in Luang Prabang with a full vegetarian menu, built around organic produce from our own farm with house made sauces and sides. Relaxed farm to table dining in a private beach hut, with the Nam Khan as your backdrop. Available for lunch or dinner.

ScheduleUnder request, available until 21:00, 3h cancellation notice
Meet atThe Namkhan Beach (Booking in advance)

Reserve your vegetarian riverside BBQ

Wellness & Yoga

Riverside practice, slow mornings, restorative care, return to yourself.

Morning yoga class in the open-air riverside sala at The Namkhan yoga retreat in Laos
Wellness

Yoga Class (Shared)

Step away from the itinerary and reset at our open-air pavilion overlooking the Nam Khan River, where laos yoga retreat session in alignment, breath and mindfulness is guided by an experienced teacher — a space built for stillness, suited to every level from first-timers to seasoned practitioners.

ScheduleMorning class - 08:30, Evening class - 16:00
Duration1 hour
Meet atYoga Pavilion

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Private yoga session at The Namkhan
Wellness

Private Yoga Class

A personalized, one-to-one yoga retreat in laos adapted to your goals, alignment, breath and mindfulness — guided entirely at your own pace by an experienced teacher, in the privacy of a space designed for genuine reset, not just a workout.

ScheduleOn availability
Duration1 hour
Meet atYoga Pavilion

Reserve your private session

Qi Gong shared class at The Namkhan
Wellness

Qi Gong Class (Shared)

Move through gentle, flowing sequences designed to cultivate energy, balance and inner calm with qigong retreat in Laos. Paired with focused breathing, each movement helps release tension and restore balance between body and mind — a soothing practice suited to all levels.

ScheduleMorning class - 07:00, Evening class - 15:00
Duration1 hour
Meet atYoga Pavilion

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Private Qi Gong session at The Namkhan
Wellness

Private Qi Gong Class

A one-to-one qigong class in Luang Prabang in a quiet, private setting, moving through gentle, flowing sequences tailored to your own pace and needs, paired with focused breathing to cultivate energy and calm — entirely at your own rhythm.

ScheduleOn availability
Duration1 hour
Meet atYoga Pavilion

Reserve your private session

Half-day farm experience at The Namkhan
Agritourism

Half-day Farm Experience

A slower morning on our own organic farm ; plant seedlings, harvest and taste the season's freshest produce straight from the ground. An unhurried, hands-in-the-soil morning that's as much about slowing down as it is about the harvest. Get your farm experience in Laos with us

Schedule08:00
Duration4 hours

Reserve your farm morning

Rock pool with waterfall and thatched hut in the gardens of The Namkhan, Luang Prabang
Spa

Jungle Spa

Nature-immersed spa with massages, scrubs and thermal rituals. Dry sauna and ice bath available on request.

Schedule09:30 – 20:00 (last start 19:00)
Meet atJungle Spa

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Wellness retreat at The Namkhan with infinity pool
Retreat

Our Retreats

Multi-day wellness programmes with yoga, cleansing cuisine and curated nature & culture add-ons.

Duration2 to multiple days

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Excursions & Recreation

Beyond the resort, guided journeys into Luang Prabang and the wider landscape.

Private tour to Kuang Si waterfall
Nature

Kuang Si Waterfall Trip

A comfortable round-trip transfer to Kuang Si waterfall, Luang Prabang's most iconic waterfall, where turquoise pools cascade through the forest — ideal for swimming, wandering the trails or simply taking in the view.

ScheduleOn request
Meet atThe Namkhan Reception

Reserve your Kuang Si transfer

Luang Prabang Golf Club
Recreation

Luang Prabang Golf

A half-day round on the hill-framed fairways of Luang Prabang Golf Club. Choose 9 or 18 holes, with comfortable transfers included for an easy, scenic outing away from the resort.

Duration2 – 4 hours
Meet atThe Namkhan Reception

Reserve your tee time

Late-night bowling in Luang Prabang
Entertainment

Bowling Evening

A casual, feel-good evening at one of the liveliest spots in town. Luang Prabang bowling alley  stays open nightly, filled with easy laughter and good fun — a relaxed change of pace for groups and families alike. Transfers available on request.

ScheduleFrom 14:00 (open until 02:00)
Meet atThe Namkhan Reception

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Private tour guide in Luang Prabang
Cultural

Personal Tour Guide

Wander the golden temples and UNESCO-listed Old Town with a certified guide in Luang Prabang, whose deep knowledge of local history brings centuries of stories and hidden details to life. Extend the day with an optional stop at Kuang Si Waterfalls.

Meet atThe Namkhan Reception

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Mandalao ethical elephant sanctuary
Conservation

Mandalao Elephant Sanctuary

Meet rescued elephants on their own terms at MandaLao, an ethical, no-riding sanctuary where every visit helps fund their ongoing rescue and care. A conservation-focused elephant sanctuary in Laos that's as meaningful as it is unforgettable.

ScheduleFrom 07:45
DurationFrom 3.5 hours
Meet atThe Namkhan Reception

Reserve your sanctuary visit

Begin Your Journey

Speak with our guides to design an itinerary suited to your pace.