The 15 Best Hiking & Trekking Trips in Laos

1.Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw: River Cruise, Hike & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $55Our pick

Cruise the Nam Ou from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw with Lao lunch, village visit, waterfall hike, and sunset for $55.

“The boat ride to Nong Khiaw was beautiful and comfortable. The van ride to the river boat was incredibly bumpy - if you struggle with car sickness this may be an issue for you. The hike to the waterfall was enjoyable and not difficult. We were led by a local guide (in addition to our main tour guide) - and unexpectedly had to pay an additional $100,000 kip to the guide split between the group, so bring small cash. If you are vegetarian or vegan, note that the meal option is just the side dishes of the meat-based meal (we were served rice, a cabbage stir fry, tofu salad, and…”

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2.Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Remote Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $48Best value

Trek through Lao villages and forest to Kuang Si Falls, swim in turquoise pools, enjoy local lunch, and cruise the Mekong at sunset.

““Vone” the guide was amazing, we had the chance to experience a local village and the natural scenery during the hike totally worth it”

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3.The Wild Explorer – 3 days forest trek with homestay and camping

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $154

Review of The Wild Explorer, a demanding 3-day Laos forest trek with camping, local food, survival skills, guides, and mountain views.

“We did a 3-day hike with two homestays (we asked for a modification of the itinerary which was one night camping and one homestay). We hiked to Nam Vang the first day, and then to Lahou the second day. The experience was as authentiRead more”

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4.Nalan Trail Kmu Ethnic Experience – 2days forest trek with homestay.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $115

Trek Nam Ha National Park, visit Kmu villages, learn forest skills, and spend two days with local families for $115 per person.

“Amazing 2 day hike through Nam Ha with my guide Peng - he was excellent the whole trip, explained native plants and herbs through the walk, and even gave a little tour of the local markets before we started.”

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5.Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall & Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · from $63

Trek from Long Lao Village through forests and rice paddies to Kuang Si Falls, with lunch, swimming, bear rescue, and hotel pickup.

“we had a great trek with DANG all day long. Thanks to him for sharing with us his expérience. We had a great day with him !!!!”

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6.Luang Prabang Thin Pha Trail & Tad Sae Falls Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Review the Thin Pha Trail from Luang Prabang, with village visits, a 12 km hike, Nam Khan boat rides, lunch, and Tad Sae Falls.

“Guide et chauffeur parfait. Guide (Linh ?) à l’écoute et parfait pour cette excursion en privé.”

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7.2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 days · from $80

Review of Nong Khiaw’s 2-day village trek, homestay, waterfall swim, cave visit, and Nam Ou River kayaking for $80.

“Bic is the best guide in all of Laos! Really nice hike through the jungle but it is tough one so I wouldn’t recommend for anyone with mobility issues. Visiting the villages felt authentic, the kids say hello and the locals go about their day without trying to sell anything or anything else to give it a touristy/gimmicky feel. The views are stunning and there is a lot to learn and appreciate about Laos on this trip. But hands down the best part of the trip was Bic. A really lovely guy and an excellent guide who at every opportunity would teach us about the land, people and history of…”

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8.Hunter Trails, 3 days difficult trekking with Camping & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $175

Review of Laos’s 3-day Hunter Trails trek, with steep jungle hikes, campfire meals, wildlife spotting, primary forest camping, and village homestay.

“As keen hikers, but older travellers, we wanted to challenge ourselves and see deep jungle without roughing it too much. We liked the fact that the Hiker had its own jungle camp (basic but adequate huts) and also that they were the only comRead more”

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9.Nam Ha NPA 3 Day Wildlife Jungle Camp and Village Homestay Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $149

Trek Nam Ha NPA for three days of jungle skills, village life, local food, a banana leaf camp, and a Khmu homestay for $149.

“It was amazing. I had the best time and the tour guide was just the type for our group. Amazing experience and super authentic”

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10.3-Day Cultural Remote Trek With Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 3 days · from $360

Trek remote Hmong and Khmu villages near Luang Prabang, sleep in simple homestays, share local meals, and climb for wide mountain views.

“Absoluut een van de hoogtepunten van onze reis. Je krijgt een beeld van het plattelands leven zoals dat waarschijnlijk honderd jaar geleden ook al geleefd werd. Gids, Chan van tigertrails deed het fantastisch en had veel te vertellen over de verschillende hillttribe mensen, rituelen, planten en dieren. Tracks zijn goed te doen sommige stukken pittig vooral als het 37°C is Overnachten bij de mensen thuis is zeer eenvoudig maar een belevenins en een kans wat meer van de manier van het leven daar mee te maken.”

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11.Hiking Off the Beaten Track with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 8 hours · from $85

Hike from Nong Tok through Hmong and Kamu villages, enjoy valley views, learn about local plants, and share a picnic lunch in rural Laos.

“Prachtige wandeling, dat moet gezegd worden! Voor een groepswandeling is de prijs die betaald moet worden echter hoog, naar mijn mening. De lunch was lekker, maar nie speciaal.”

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12.Nong Khiaw 3-Day Trekking & camping, Homstay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2.5 days · from $180

Trek from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw with a mountain camp, village homestay, waterfall swim, cave visit, and river kayaking.

“Incroyable treck marche jungle rizières le guide super simpa faite le! juste avoir un bon état physique mais vous allez voir des chose incroyable”

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13.Day Trek to Kuangsi Waterfall and Bear Sanctuary – Luang Prabang full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $92

Trek through Lao villages to Kuang Si Falls, swim in turquoise pools, meet rescued bears, and enjoy lunch on this full-day Luang Prabang tour.

“This trek was awesome! It was a great way to meet some locals and support farmers and other community members on our way to Kunag-Si. Our guide was awesome and taught us lots on the way.”

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14.The Ultimate Hiker’s Choice – 5 days forest trek with homestay and camping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $243

Trek Laos through Nam Ha forests for five days of jungle camping, village homestay, river swimming, mountain views, and local meals.

“Wow, wow, wow!! What an experience. Kam and Mie were awesome guides. It was an adventure that was challenging at times and really rewarding. Well worth going on this trip.”

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15.Mountain Trek & Local Villages Overnight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $200

Trek from Luang Prabang to remote villages, sleep in a Khmu homestay, and swim at Tad Sae Waterfalls on this two-day adventure.

“La randonnée était sublime ! Nous avons eu la chance de nous retrouver seulement tous les deux avec notre guide, Arun, absolument adorable ! Le premier jour plein de paysages différents, mais tout de même très chaud 😂 le petit village où on s’arrête est vraiment joli, et les gens très gentil attendez-vous à une bonne nuit mais avec un réveil de bonne heure avec les chants de tous les coqs village 😂 Prenez des bonnes boules quies et des mouchoirs car il n’y en a pas sur place. Le lendemain on arrive assez tôt aux chutes, donc pas de monde, et ça c’est vraiment super ! Belle balade, on…”

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