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.
Experience an authentic 2-3 hour activity in a local village with a Lao Blaskmith who has been making knives for 42 years, and his father before that. Most villagers here were Blacksmiths in the past. Experience local life in this local village without any tourists. Bring home a knife you can truly call your own.
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 highly-praised daytrip from Luang Prabang, especially for travelers wanting to see the Lao countryside from a different perspective. The (non-riding) elephant camp visit includes learning experiences and the opportunity to learn more about these incredible creatures. The visit to the Tad Sae Waterfall by boat and the refreshing kayaking tour on the Nam Khan river are great highlights of the day.