THE NAMKHAN
Serene spa treatment room at The Namkhan in Luang Prabang featuring massage table, natural wood cabinetry, and bamboo garden views through large windows.
Elegant beetroot rose garnish on fresh arugula with green herb coulis, plated on cream ceramic at Namkhan riverside restaurant tableEmerald pool with dark wood loungers and white umbrellas surrounded by tropical gardens at The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, Laos
Day passes

Day Spa & Pool Escape near Luang Prabang

A half-day retreat at a MICHELIN Guide hotel: a 60-minute Lao massage, the infinity pool, gardens and sauna, and herbal tea by the river.

  • Duration · 6 h
  • Time · 12:00–18:00
  • Children · Children are very welcome. The resort is large — please keep your children in sight at all times.
  • 6 h

Your day

  1. 12:00–13:00Herbal Tea Ritual by the River
  2. 13:00–15:00Infinity Pool · Gardens & Grounds · Chess Gardenfree time — yours to spend
  3. 15:00–16:00Lao Traditional Massage — 60 min
  4. 16:00–18:00Saunafree 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).

This half-day at our day spa in Luang Prabang starts at 12:00 with a herbal tea ritual by the river. From 13:00 the infinity pool, the chess garden and the gardens and grounds are yours. As a Luang Prabang spa afternoon, it brings massage, pool, sauna and tea together in one pass. At 15:00 a 60-minute Lao traditional massage at the jungle spa loosens the whole body. From 16:00 you can stay warm in the sauna, then swim again or sit by the water until the pass ends at 18:00. It fits neatly into an afternoon away from town. 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 to the river for your herbal tea ritual.
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 anyone who wants a massage and a quiet afternoon by the pool.
Food & dietaryIncluded in this pass: Herbal Tea Ritual by the River. 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
  • 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

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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