Packages

WATER BASED - JOIN IN Sunset Cruise

Why not include during your stay a boat ride on the lake!
Weave around the islands, get a glimpse of the fishermen and their fishing techniques and make the most of the amazing landscapes around you. Choose amongst our below suggestions:

Sunset Cruise:

• Departure at 4.00pm from the Resort.
  
• Welcome drink on board
• Explanation of the fishing techniques, mountain rice culture.
• Coffee or tea at 4h45PM

Included: One free cocktail (local rhum). Drinking water. English speaking guide.

WATER BASED - JOIN IN 4H BBQ LUNCH CRUISE

• Departure at 10 AM
• Explanation of the fishing techniques, mountain rice culture and lake history.
• Dock by one of the numerous islands around 11:40AM, and our guide will demonstrate the net fishing technique. Then by 12:00pm you will have a catering BBQ service on this island.
• Free time to swim. Board back on the boat around 1:20PM.

Included:  English speaking guide, Drinking water, BBQ Lunch

WATER BASED - KAYAKING TOUR

2h Guided Kayaking Tour 

• Set off from the Resort 
• Paddle through the islands and explanation of the different fish techniques and dried fish preservation method
• In house coffee / tea in Houay Phamom village
• Demonstration of weaving techniques
• Return to the Sanctuary Nam Ngum Beach Resort 

Included : Non-English speaking guide. Drinking Water. 

LAND BASED - WALKING TOUR

2h Guided Walking Tour

• Set off from the Resort
• Pass by the local primary school
• Visit of the local fish stall displays
• Visit of the dried fish preservation method

•  Head back towards the Resort and observe:

Fish filleting demonstration
Preparation of 3 fish recipes
Food tasting

Included : English speaking guide. Drinking Water. 

LAND BASED - BIKE RIDE

1h30 Guided Bike Ride (Easy biking of around 8km)

• Set Off from the Resort
• Pass by the local primary school
• Visit of the local market
• Visit of the dried fish preservation method
• Visit of the local fish market
• In house coffee / tea in Houay Phamom village

• Return to the Sanctuary Nam Ngum Beach Resort

Included: English speaking guide for 1h30 . Drinking Water. Possibility to keep free of charge the bikes further to the tour for personal use.

LAND BASED - BIKE RIDE

2h30 Guided Bike Ride (Easy biking of around 30km)

• Set Off from the Resort
• Pass by the local primary school
• Visit of the local market
• Visit of the dried fish preservation method
• Visit of the local fish market
• In house coffee / tea in Houay Phamom village

• Head to Ban Vang Khi village renowned for its dried pork market

• Return to the Sanctuary Nam Ngum Beach Resort

Included: English speaking guide for 2h30 . Drinking Water. Possibility to keep free of charge the bikes further to the tour for personal use.

aDditional options post packaged tours

bacci ceremony: 55$ for up to 5 people (30min)

The Baci ceremony is one of the most revered traditions in Laos. The term commonly used is “sou khuan” which means “spirit enhancing or spirit calling”. The ceremony involves the tying of white cotton strings around wrists with prayer sayings or well wishings to travelers.

30min rooster fighting : 5$/pers

Cock fighting, a long-standing form of popular entertainment, is organised during traditional festivals throughout Laos. Take part with the owners around the arena and assist to a battle (harmless, no artificial spurs) and get to learn about the rules, species and training of the chickens.

1h cooking demonstration: 6$/pERS

Ban Tha Heua village is renowned for its fish market in which a variety of fish species and types (fresh or dried) composes the main daily income for the fishermen, their families and their meals. Thanks to our chefs, you may have the opportunity to assist from start to finish to the preparation of the fish, to the making of 3 authentic local recipes before sampling the local delicacies.