THE NAMKHAN
Skilled therapist performing traditional massage treatment at The Namkhan spa in Luang Prabang, with warm candlelight and terracotta accents
Spa treatment room at The Namkhan in Luang Prabang featuring massage bed with red silk runner and bamboo garden views through picture windowSerene spa treatment room at The Namkhan in Luang Prabang featuring massage table, natural wood cabinetry, and bamboo garden views through large windows.
Spa

Lao Massage with Oil — 90 min

Traditional Lao massage with warm oil, given the full time it deserves.

  • Duration · 1 h 30
  • Time · 09:00–20:00
  • Children · Children are very welcome. The resort is large — please keep your children in sight at all times.
  • Group size · 8 places per day
  • 1.5 h

How it runs

Arrival — check in at reception; the team walks you to the jungle spa
Welcome tea — a quiet moment before your treatment
Consultation — choose your oil and talk through pressure, allergies and health
Massage — 90 minutes of traditional Lao massage with warm oil
Rest — herbal tea and water, with time to relax before you leave
This is a traditional Lao massage given with warmed oil. You choose one of our three organic oils, and before you start your therapist asks about the pressure you like, any allergies and your health. The 90 minute Lao oil massage leaves room for slow, steady work and suits anyone who wants a long, deep rest. Treatments start from 09:00, and the last one starts at 18:30. Come early for a shower and the rock pool, then rest afterwards with herbal tea before you head back.

Good to know

Where we meetCheck in at reception when you arrive; the team will take you to the jungle spa, where welcome tea is waiting.
What to bring & wearJust your swimwear for the sauna and rock pool. A soft bathrobe is waiting for you.
Dress codeSwimwear for the pools and rock pool — swimwear is required in the mixed sauna. Bathrobes are provided.
Age, fitness & accessNot suitable in the first trimester of pregnancy (please wait or ask your doctor first), within 6 weeks of surgery (please ask your doctor first) or with an active infection or fever (we will gladly move your booking). With a severe heart condition, the therapist adapts the treatment. Please tell us about any oil, herb or fragrance allergies when booking. It can also be booked for couples.
If it rainsTreatments take place in the spa treatment rooms, whatever the weather.
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, bathrobe and slippers · Shower and rock pool before your treatment · Welcome tea on arrival · Herbal tea and water afterwards
Getting hereDon Keo Village, Luang Prabang, Laos · 8 km from the airport (about 15 min)Open in Google Maps ↗
More details
  • 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.
  • Couples enjoy their treatments side by side.

Questions

How do I book?

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

When do I pay?

Nothing is paid online. You 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 treatment.

How do I get to the resort?

The Namkhan is 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.

Can I come early?

Yes. Arrive early to shower and enjoy the rock pool. The sauna is heated on request when you book it 45 minutes ahead.

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