THE NAMKHAN
The Jungle Spa - The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, surrounded by lush jungle gardens
Serene spa treatment room at The Namkhan in Luang Prabang featuring massage table, natural wood cabinetry, and bamboo garden views through large windows.Colorful lunch spread at Namkhan restaurant featuring stir-fried vegetables, grilled meats, fresh salads with purple orchid garnish on ceramic plates
Day passes

Ice Bath, Breathwork, Sauna & Massage

A guided breathwork and ice bath session at the Jungle Spa, the sauna, a Lao massage, a wellness lunch at Roots, then the infinity pool and the gardens.

  • Duration · 5 h 30
  • Time · 10:00–15:30
  • Children · Children are very welcome. The resort is large — please keep your children in sight at all times.
  • 5.5 h

Your day

  1. 10:00–10:30Ice Bath & Breathwork
  2. 10:30–11:30Saunafree time — yours to spend
  3. 11:30–12:30Lao Traditional Massage — 60 min
  4. 12:30–13:30Wellness Set Lunch
  5. 13:30–15:30Infinity Pool · Gardens & Grounds · Chess Gardenfree time — yours to spend

Not included: Transport 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).

The day opens at 10:00 with 30 minutes of guided ice bath and breathwork at the Jungle Spa. At 10:30 you warm up in the sauna, and at 11:30 a Lao traditional massage of 60 minutes follows. At 12:30 a wellness set lunch is served at Roots, the farm-to-table restaurant on a terrace above the Khan River. From 13:30 the infinity pool, the chess garden and the gardens are yours until 15:30, when this day of ice bath and massage in Luang Prabang ends. The Namkhan is by the Khan River, about 15 minutes from Luang Prabang town by tuk-tuk or taxi. A free shuttle runs between the city centre and the resort — message us on WhatsApp for times and pick-up points.

Good to know

Where we meetCheck in at reception when you arrive; the team will take you to the Jungle Spa for the ice bath and breathwork.
What to bring & wearYour reservation number and swimwear for the pools, sauna and rock pool (swimwear is required in the mixed sauna). Everything else is ready for you.
Dress codeSwimwear for the pools and rock pool — swimwear is required in the mixed sauna. Bathrobes are provided.
Age, fitness & accessSuits guests who want an active spa day. Please tell reception about any health conditions when you book.
Food & dietaryIncluded in this pass: Wellness Set Lunch. 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 until 4 hours before.
ConfirmationOur team confirms within 2 hours during opening hours, by WhatsApp and email.
What’s providedTowels, showers, changing rooms and bathrobes are provided.
Getting hereDon Keo Village, Luang Prabang, Laos · 8 km from the airport (about 15 min)Open in Google Maps ↗
More details
  • The ice bath comes first and your massage after — cold first, then warmth.
  • Treatments are planned before your meals, never on a full stomach.
  • With a spa treatment, the sauna, the rock pool and the outdoor gym are yours to use too. The sauna is heated on request — please book it at least 45 minutes ahead.
  • Giant chess and board games in our games garden are yours all day.
  • Every pass shows plainly what is included — and what is not.
  • Couples enjoy their treatments side by side.
  • Times are a suggestion — we shape the day around you and our hosts.

Questions

How do I book?

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

Do I pay online?

No. There is nothing to pay online: pay at the resort, or by the BCEL payment link sent with your confirmation.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Cancellation is free up to 4 hours before your day.

How do I get to The Namkhan?

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

Do I need swimwear?

Yes. Bring swimwear for the pools, sauna and rock pool — it is required in the mixed sauna.

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