Luang Prabang Sports & Outdoors Tips by Rodan44

Kayaking the Mekong and its tributaries

When in Luang Prabang, I highly recommend doing some kayaking on the Mekong and its tributaries. We started by hiking thru some rural villages to a point on the Ou river north of the city. From there, we kayaked down the Ou until it met the Mekong, and from there down to the village of Ban Xiang Hai. It was the dry season, so the river was quite low and calm, although there were many rocks to navigate around. The landscapes around the river are scenic and tranquil.

Equipment: The only things we brought were a camera, drinking water, and sunscreen. The agent that we arranged the tour with provided everything else, including waterproof bags to put our stuff in.

Directions: There are numerous villages up the Mekong where you can start your trek. Many of the tour companies in town offer kayaking treks, so just shop around.

Theme: Kayaking/Canoeing