The Namkhan
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Tropical pool with natural rock waterfall and thatched bar at The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, surrounded by lush palm fronds and warm lighting
Day Experience

Paint, eat, swim: a five-hour escape into nature

A morning watercolour class with a local artist, a wellness lunch at Roots, then the infinity pool and gardens until mid-afternoon.

A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World586 guest reviews across 4 platformsRiverside eco-lodge and organic farm
The Setting

Seventeen acres on the Nam Khan river

Guests single out the location and natural surroundings as reasons they come back.

  • The lodge sits on seventeen acres of jungle and gardens
  • The Nam Khan runs along the property's southern edge
  • Fifteen minutes from Luang Prabang's old town
  • Twenty-five minutes from the airport (LPQ)
Traditional Lao village building with graffiti near The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, showcasing authentic rural community life.
Ornate gilded temple doors with traditional Lao Buddhist relief carvings at The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, showcasing local cultural heritage.Handcrafted green mosaic teardrop sculpture with golden light at The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, showcasing traditional artisan craftsmanshipMajestic tree on river island near The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, Laos, showcasing the natural beauty of the Nam Khan regionTraditional Lao-style villa with ornate wooden details surrounded by lush tropical palms and manicured gardens at The Namkhan resort in Luang PrabangTraditional wooden villas at The Namkhan overlook a cascading waterfall surrounded by tropical forest in Luang Prabang, Laos.Tourists bathing an elephant at Kuang Si waterfall's turquoise pools, a popular day excursion from The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, Laos
The Morning

Botanical watercolour in the gardens

A two-hour class with a local artist in our gardens.

  • Learn watercolour techniques among tropical plants
  • All materials provided
  • Small group or private session
  • Work from real botanicals on the property
Infinity pool at The Namkhan resort reflecting golden sunset sky with traditional Lao villas and tropical gardens in Luang Prabang, Laos
Illuminated swimming pool at dusk with glowing resort bungalows and mountains beyond.A person relaxes in a rattan hanging chair beside a large outdoor chess set in a lush garden.Modern riverside villa with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking lush greenery at The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, LaosA mesh daybed with blue cushions overlooks a small garden pond surrounded by greenery.Wooden chairs arranged around a glowing ornate fire bowl at dusk, thatched bungalows behind.Exterior wall of a white villa with large black-framed windows reflecting surrounding tropical trees.
The Afternoon

Pool and gardens until mid-afternoon

The rest of the day is yours to use as you like.

  • Infinity pool with views across the valley
  • Chess Garden with oversized teak pieces
  • Seventeen acres of gardens and grounds to explore
  • Deck chairs, towels and shade
Wooden deck terrace with lounge seating and white-cloth dining tables surrounded by tropical forest at dusk, ambient lighting creates warm glow
Dark grey outdoor sofa and low teak table on a jute rug facing a green garden.Open-sided pavilion lounge with rattan chairs, grey sofas, and colourful bean bags on woven rugs.Outdoor lounge deck with cushioned seating overlooking lush forest at The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, LaosArtisan beetroot rose garnish atop fresh arugula with herb oil dots on ceramic plate at Namkhan restaurant dining experienceCrystal bowl of coconut sticky rice topped with fresh mango cubes, butterfly pea flower and mint on banana leaf, served on gold-rimmed plateTraditional Lao red curry with coconut milk, pumpkin, and fresh Thai basil served in a golden ceramic bowl on banana leaf at Namkhan restaurant
What's Included

Everything for the day

This experience includes:

  • Botanical Watercolour Class with materials
  • Wellness Set Lunch at Roots
  • Infinity Pool access
  • Gardens & Grounds
  • Chess Garden
Open-air spa treatment room at The Namkhan in Luang Prabang overlooks bamboo groves and tropical gardens through traditional wooden screens
A tropical pool with a rock waterfall feature beside a thatched open-air spa pavilion.Private resort pool surrounded by lush palm trees and tropical foliage, featuring natural rock waterfall and traditional thatched pavilionSecluded pool deck surrounded by bamboo and tropical palms, featuring sun loungers with coral cushions and traditional teak pavilionsTropical pool with natural rock waterfall and thatched bar at The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, surrounded by lush palm fronds and warm lightingTraditional teak garden villa with thatched roof and bamboo screens nestled among tropical palms and jungle foliage at NamkhanTraditional teak garden villa with thatched roof nestled in tropical jungle at The Namkhan resort in Luang Prabang, Laos
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