THE NAMKHAN
Couple toasting with white wine glasses during intimate candlelit dinner at Namkhan riverside restaurant under starlit night sky
Couple enjoying private candlelit dinner on villa terrace at night with decorative lanterns and wooden ceiling at Namkhan resortChampagne being poured into flute glass at The Namkhan restaurant table setting with gourmet dishes in Luang Prabang, Laos
Dining & evenings

Candlelight Dinner

A table set for you on the riverfront, lit by candles, with a curated Lao and international menu.

  • Duration · 2 h
  • Time · 17:00–20:00
  • Children · Children are very welcome. The resort is large — please keep your children in sight at all times.
  • 2 h

How it runs

Choose a start time between 17:00 and 20:00
Check in at reception; the team takes you to your table by the river
Dinner from the curated Lao and international menu
Take your time; the table is yours for the evening
For anniversaries, quiet celebrations or simply a calm evening, this romantic dinner in Luang Prabang gives you a table set by the Khan River at The Namkhan. The table is set and lit with candles before you arrive. The menu brings together Lao and international dishes, chosen for the evening. Dinner lasts around 120 minutes and can start between 17:00 and 20:00, so you can watch the light change over the river or sit down after dark.

Good to know

Where we meetCheck in at reception when you arrive; the team will take you to your candlelit table by the river.
What to bring & wearYour reservation number. Everything else is ready for you.
Dress codePlease no bare feet or swimwear in the gardens and restaurant — bathrobes are provided.
Age, fitness & accessIdeal for couples, anniversaries and quiet celebrations. Please mention any dietary needs or allergies when booking.
Food & dietaryA curated Lao and international menu. Please tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book.
Not includedTransport to and from the resort. A free shuttle runs from Luang Prabang city centre (message us on WhatsApp for times and pick-up points), or add a private pickup when you book (Luang Prabang and nearby, up to 20 km).
PaymentOnce we confirm your time, our reservations team sends a BCEL payment link for the full amount. Pay it within 12 hours, at the latest 2 hours before your visit, or the place is released.
CancellationFree cancellation until 24 hours before.
ConfirmationOur team confirms within 2 hours during opening hours, by WhatsApp and email.
Getting hereDon Keo Village, Luang Prabang, Laos · 8 km from the airport (about 15 min)Open in Google Maps ↗
More details
  • Couples enjoy their treatments side by side.
  • Workshops and experiences are hosted privately, for two guests or more.
  • Small groups — every experience has its own host.

Questions

How do I book?

Send a booking request. Reception confirms by WhatsApp, usually within 2 hours during the day.

Do I pay online?

No. Nothing is paid online. You pay at the resort, or by a BCEL payment link sent with your confirmation.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.

What time is dinner?

You can start between 17:00 and 20:00. Dinner lasts around 120 minutes.

Is it suitable for a celebration?

Yes. It is ideal for anniversaries and quiet celebrations; tell us the occasion when you book.

How do I get to The Namkhan?

The resort is about 15 minutes from Luang Prabang town by tuk-tuk or taxi. There is also a free shuttle between the city centre and the resort; message us on WhatsApp for times and pick-up points.

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