Step beyond the town’s edge and into the living soul of Laos. Our weekly join-in schedule offers daily departures designed for solo travelers, couples, and friends seeking genuine connection. From trekking rugged jungle trails and kayaking calm rivers to cycling city tours including the local food culture, these 1 and 2-day small-group journeys blend thrilling adventure with meaningful FairTrek community impact. Choose your day, join the trail, and experience the unfiltered beat of Laos.
Explore the beauty of the Lao jungle and connect with rescued Lao elephants at Mandalao Elephant Sanctuary just outside Luang Prabang. This is a full-day elephant experience set in the beautiful landscape of the Nam Khan River valley surrounding with stunning mountains, landscapes, and the Nam Khan River.
Rise early and experience the breathtaking beauty of northern Laos on this rewarding half-day trek to the Pha An Viewpoint. Starting with a scenic drive and a traditional long-tail boat crossing over the Nam Ou River, this morning adventure features an active 3km climb. At the summit, you will be treated to sweeping panoramic views of the famous Pak Ou Caves, traditional villages, and the spectacular confluence of the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers.
This is a short and moderate trek that includes all the sites of a lengthier, full-day tour. After transfer by vehicle and boat, you’ll hike through stunning landscapes of jungle with a backdrop of Karst mountains, visit and eat lunch in a traditional Khmu village, and hike to the Tad Sae waterfall (can be low or dry Feb to Aug).
This is a medium circuit similar to our BM1-1 tour but with both on- and off-road sections, a few more hills, and a river crossing by boat into local villages. The tour will take you to explore famous paper and weaving villages; through rice paddies, jungle and mountain landscape; and to the Nam Khan River and Tad Sae Waterfall (seasonal). Enjoy a day of biking through the foothills of mountains surrounding Luang Prabang to see jungle, village life, nature, and waterfalls.
This tour offers an extended, full-day paddling experience to explore the Luang Prabang countryside landscapes, and observe local Khmu village life. The Nam Xeuang River provides an experience with light rapids followed by a peaceful and magnificent Landscape. Newly opened in 2023.
This tour offers an extended, full-day paddling experience to explore the Luang Prabang countryside landscapes, and observe local village life by kayak. The Nam Khan River winds through a valley rich with Lao culture, local villages, wonderful views, fishermen, and smiling children. The kayaking can be swift and exciting when the water’s high and relaxing and calm when it’s low. We’ll stop off at the Tad Sae Waterfall for a refreshing swim and to explore the surrounding jungle.
This is another of our new biking explorer routes across the Mekong River in the quiet district of Chomphet. It is geared towards experienced riders after a totally unique biking challenge. Exclusive to Tiger Trail you will start at the Mekong River in Luang Prabang, ride 30km across the mountain on single tracks to meet the Mekong River again on the border of Oudomxay Province. you boat back enjoying the Mekong River downstream, stopping at Pak Ou caves to Luang Prabang.
This is a “Fair Trek” hiking tour that takes you through the foothills of beautiful limestone mountain covered with jungle to visit local Hmong and Khmu hill tribe villages. The tour includes a scenic ride on the Nam Khan River and, during the wet season, a visit to the refreshing Tad Sae waterfall where you can swim and explore. Funds from this Fair Trek help support the local community.
This tour is for fit travelers looking for a challenging trek featuring great scenery and visits to remote Hmong and Khmu hill-tribe villages. Meet local people knowing that you leave good “footprints” behind: This tour and the “Fair Trek” project support local communities in various regions in Laos. You will visit different villages and see the great landscapes, cultures and traditions around Luang Prabang.