Top Things to do in Oudomxay Province
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The 10 Best Things to do in Oudomxay Province, Oudomxay Province
Discover the best top things to do in Oudomxay Province, Laos including Chom Ong Cave, Nam Kat Yola Pa - Day Tours, Mekong Elephant Park, Nam Kat Waterfall, Phu That, Pakbeng Riverside View Point, Oudomxay Museum, Pak Beng Market, Forestry Area Conservation Ecological Tourism Co., Ltd - Day Tours, Mekong Smile Cruise.
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1. Chom Ong Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
2. Nam Kat Yola Pa - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Enjoy jungle tour, rain forest trek, zip-line, abseiling, water falls, rivers, mountain views, camping, cycling, walking, trekking, adventure tours, rain forest canopy, eco tourism, ethnic culture in Laos.
3. Mekong Elephant Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 142 reviews
An Elephant Conservation Sanctuary in Pakbeng . Halfway between Luang Prabang and Huay Xai/Chiang Khong, the main border crossing into northern Laos, the Mekong Elephant Park sits on the banks of the Mekong, opposite the village of Pakbeng. Aim and commitment: The Mekong Elephant Park wishes to encourage travellers to raise awareness and to support the protection of the Asian elephants. Project: Designed as a pilot project for the ecotourism industry, the Mekong Elephant Park wishes to promote sustainable tourism. This project combines: - An environmental purpose: preserving a threatened species - An economic and social ambition: suggesting alternatives for the mahouts and their families; - A touristic aim conceived and planned in order to respect the two aspects above.
Reviewed By KeriBen
Firstly, I would like to say that we did a lot of research before choosing to come to Mekong Elephant Park. There are many other places in Laos where the elephants are not treated well (don't go anywhere where you can have rides) as well as caring about the local community. The Mekong Elephant Park is the opposite of those places. The four elephants have all been rescued from the logging industry often living solitary lives which is extremely psychologically damaging for these intelligent and social creatures. At the park they are well looked after and the females all live together in natural surroundings. The other thing that stood out about this place was the respect for the mahouts (elephant handlers) who have spent most of their lives with these particular elephants. Here they are able to continue to look after their elephants and live with them while being fully respected by the other staff for their knowledge and skill. We did the morning "elephant wonders" experience which included an introduction to the 3 female elephants, an amazing trek through the jungle (not a ride!) with the elephants (we were just along for the walk as they did their daily walk) then a chance to watch them bathing in the Mekong. This was a once in a lifetime experience that I would highly recommend. The park opens to the general public at 11am but was still pretty quiet on the day we were there as I guess not many people stay 2 nights in Pakbeng - more fool them. Once open there are additional activities and we ended up spending the entire day at the park (8 to 4) including a delicious lunch. In order to do this you have to spend the extra day in Pakbeng if you are on the way to Luang Prabang or the Thai border. It is well worth doing this as it is a nice small town on a particularly scenic bend in the river (great sunsets and sunrises). We stayed at the Sanctuary Lodge which is associated with the elephant park and is just across the river. There is a boat that takes you across and back. The lodge is also a lovely place to stay and has fantastic views across to the park so you get elephant trumpeting in addition to the usual roosters in the morning. We added this on to a week in Luang Prabang and the Sanctuary Lodge actually arranged everything including the slow boat (with Shompoo Cruises - also recommended) and the elephant park experience all booked together. This was super easy and just a few emails to confirm details. All in all, a fantastic experience with people who really care about what they are doing and seem delighted to share it with others.
4. Nam Kat Waterfall
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4.0 based on 32 reviews
Nam Kat waterfall is located 23 km from Oudomxay Town and surrounded by one of the most untouched and beautiful pristine forests in Laos.
Reviewed By LAOHORIZONSTRAVEL - Vientiane, Laos
I was on my own for this trip to do trekking and listening to the birds sounds. Love the place very much. Highly recommend to visit this place in the morning. Especially, before the country is developed. otherwise, it's going to be very crowded. After the trekking or doing the exercise, this would be a great place to relax,
5. Phu That
6. Pakbeng Riverside View Point
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Oudomxay Museum
8. Pak Beng Market
9. Forestry Area Conservation Ecological Tourism Co., Ltd - Day Tours
FACET (Forestry Area Conservation Ecological Tourism), the organization responsible for the Nam Kat Yola Pa protected area, provides a variety of tours, that cater for those eco-tourists that do not have much time, to those that want the full Nam Kat Yola Experience.
10. Mekong Smile Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
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