Nong Khiaw: 100 Waterfalls Trek
The "100 Waterfalls" - wading and scrambling up a hidden staircase of cascades near Nong Khiaw
The route
The line through Luang Prabang Province, Laos - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (fuller Jun-Oct)
Tropical heat and humidity, heavy rain in the wet season, leeches and slippery terrain
Walkable year-round; slippery; wet feet guaranteed; a village guide is required. Confirm.
On the trail
Wading up a staircase of jungle cascades with a village guide
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Homestay overnight in the village
Getting there & staying
Ban Sopchem (boat), from Nong Khiaw
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Wet shoes/sandals essential; you wade the whole way
Services in Nong Khiaw; limited or none on the trail
Village guide required
Permits & safety
A village guide arrangement (community-run). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Slippery rock, the constant wading, leeches
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.