The 9 Best Treks in Luang Prabang

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.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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4.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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5.3-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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Organic Farm Experience & Hike to Kuang si

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $79

Cook a four-course Lao meal, hike through rural Luang Prabang to Kuang Si Falls, and visit a rescued bear sanctuary.

“Best day ever! The guide takes you to the morning market and explains a lot about the foods there, afterwards you get to cook at his farm and eat a delicious typical meal. After lunch you take a wonderful hike towards the impressive and gorgeous waterfall. The hike was easy for us, but we are Swiss and used to tough terrain. Would recommend 100%!”

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