For the active traveler seeking true immersion, this full-day trek goes way beyond the beaten path. Visit remote hilltribe villages and rediscover Mock Mhoo, a ghost village abandoned over 40 years ago. Traverse a rugged, forgotten trail over high mountain ridges before descending through lush farmland to the Nam Khan valley. This is a day of physical challenge, rich history, and untouched nature.
This diverse full-day trek offers the perfect balance of culture, nature, and scenery. Your journey begins in a mountainside Khmu village where you will explore traditional rural life before stepping onto the trail. The path takes you through dense, vibrant rainforest before breaking out onto the high-altitude farmlands of Houy Nok Phit. High above the Nam Khan Valley, you will enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views in the region.
This adventurous two-day tour combines the physical challenge of a deep jungle trek with the relaxation of a river journey. Hike through the National Protected Forest to the abandoned village of Mock Mhoo, exploring rugged and forgotten mountain trails before resting at a remote farmstay.
Descend to the river and board kayaks for a scenic paddle down the Nam Khan River. You’ll drift past lush jungle, enjoy a riverside lunch, and—season permitting—cool off in the turquoise pools of the Tad Sae.
This exhilarating half-day trek takes you high above the heat of the valley for some of the best panoramic views in the region. Tackle a steep ascent through mountain farms that offers sweeping vistas of the Mekong River and Luang Prabang far below. The trail transitions from open peaks to cool jungle shade as you descend toward the seasonal Nong Tok Lake—a vibrant wetland teeming with butterflies in the rainy season.
This two-day escape combines a scenic ridge trek with a relaxing river journey. On day one, you ascend past mountain farms to the high ridges of the Houy Nok Phit trail, enjoying panoramic views over the Nam Khan Valley before settling in for a rustic night at a remote mountain farmstay.
On Day 2 you’ll descent to the river and trade boots for boats to kayak down the Nam Khan River along jungle-covered banks. Enjoy a riverside lunch and, depending on the season, a stop at Tad Sae Waterfalls.
Designed for the adventurous hiker, this 2-day expedition contrasts the raw challenge of deep jungle exploration with the soaring beauty of high-altitude ridges. Day one takes you into the heart of the rainforest to the abandoned Mock Mhoo village, ending with a rustic night at a remote mountain farmstay. Day two rewards your physical efforts with the sweeping panoramas of the Houy Nok Phit trail. This tour balances wilderness challenge, historical intrigue, and breathtaking scenery.
Traverse the rugged spine of Laos on an active journey into wild karst landscapes, pristine rivers, and ancient heritage. From the golden spires of Luang Prabang to the subterranean depths of Kong Lor and Xe Bang Fai, this expedition connects you directly with remote Khmu and Hmong communities through our FairTrek program. Trek forgotten mountain trails, paddle wild waters, explore volcanic coffee plateaus, and uncover the living pulse of Indochina.
Travel from the ancient royal city of Laos, through today’s laid back riverside capital of Vientiane and on to the amazing 4000 islands and waterfalls of southern Laos. This is a diverse, fully loaded-12 day city, culture, and nature lover’s tour with biking, trekking, and kayaking options throughout to keep you active as you explore Laos history, nature, and Buddhist culture.
You will return smiling after this village experience. You will have an easy walk through rice paddies, be enchanted by misty mountainous landscapes, where it feels like time has stood still, to arrive in a unique rural multi-ethnic village full of smiles and local charm. Visit the village mud brick school and enjoy lunch at a local pond.
Trace the sacred waters of the Nam Ou River into the rugged soul of Northern Laos. Scramble up the mist-shrouded cascades of the 100 Waterfalls, trek beneath limestone crags, and explore secret wartime caves. Through FairTrek, share authentic moments with Hmong and Khmu villagers in Ban Naluang—home to our community-built clay school—where sustainable tourism directly supports local lives. Experience wild adventure, craft traditions, and warm hospitality over three unforgettable days.