THE NAMKHAN
Guest kayaking through gentle rapids on Nam Khan River with traditional thatched riverside villas and lush hillside forest backdrop
Skilled therapist performing traditional massage treatment at The Namkhan spa in Luang Prabang, with warm candlelight and terracotta accentsTwo guests in traditional dress sit peacefully within a stone labyrinth meditation garden beside the Nam Khan River, wooden loungers beyond
Day passes

Kayaking & Spa Afternoon

Kayak the Khan River on your own schedule, then come back for a Lao massage with oil and pool, sauna and rock pool time.

  • Duration · 7 h
  • Time · 11:00–18:00
  • Children · Children are very welcome. The resort is large — please keep your children in sight at all times.
  • 7 h

Your day

  1. 11:00–12:00Kayaking on the Khan River
  2. 12:00–14:30River Beach · Infinity Pool · Chess Gardenfree time — yours to spend
  3. 14:30–16:00Lao Massage with Oil — 90 min
  4. 16:00–18:00Rock Pool · Gardens & Groundsfree 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).

A river and spa day that fits a kayak and a Lao massage into one afternoon. At 11:00 you head out for an hour of kayaking on the Khan River, then from 12:00 the river beach, the infinity pool and the chess garden are yours. At 14:30 a 90-minute Lao massage with oil eases arms and shoulders after the paddle. From 16:00 you can move between the rock pool and sauna at the jungle spa, or walk the gardens and grounds, until the pass ends at 18:00. The Namkhan sits by the Khan River, about 15 minutes from Luang Prabang town by tuk-tuk or taxi, and a free shuttle runs from the city centre — 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 down to the river for kayaking.
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 couples and friends who want some movement and a long massage in the same afternoon.
If it rainsIf it rains, we swap outdoor parts for something just as lovely under a roof.
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
  • Your treatment comes after the active part of the day, so you can fully let go.
  • We leave time between activities and your treatment — to relax, shower and enjoy the pools.
  • 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.
  • River activities run from October to June.
  • Workshops and experiences are hosted privately, for two guests or more.
  • Small groups — every experience has its own host.
  • Times are a suggestion — we shape the day around you and our hosts.

Questions

What happens if it rains?

Kayaking takes place outdoors and depends on the weather. Message reception on WhatsApp if the forecast looks wet.

What should I bring?

Your reservation number and swimwear for the pools, sauna and rock pool (swimwear is required in the mixed sauna). Everything else is ready for you.

How do I book, and when is it confirmed?

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 visit.

How do I get to the resort?

The Namkhan is about 15 minutes from Luang Prabang town by tuk-tuk or taxi, and about 15 minutes from the airport by taxi. A free shuttle runs from the city centre — message us on WhatsApp for times and pick-up points.

Can I bring children?

Children are very welcome. The resort is large — please keep your children in sight at all times.

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