Camping on Phu kha, 2 days & 1 night in the wilds Oudomxai

Trekking in the forests of Namkat yourla pa and explore the breathtaking views and take in the flora and fauna around you.

where you will be trekking towards the jungle and hiking towards the view point of Phu Ya kha, roughly 6 to 7 hours

pit stops along the way and enjoy taking pictures of the flora and fauna

once we reach the view point the tents and set up has been set, enjoy camping under the stars with a breathtaking view below.

Walking Difficulty scale: Medium

Duration: 2 days and 1 night

start / Finish / Oudomxay or Namkat Yourla pa

BIKING & KAYAKING THROUGH THE NAM KHAN RIVER VALLEY

High water season, August to October:

This tour around Luang Prabang combines mountain biking with an easygoing kayaking trip.

It brings exactly the right refreshment into your tropical day in Luang Prabang and takes you to some of the best sites, including golden temples overlooking the city and Henri Mouhot’s grave.

After a biking tour through the Nam Khan valley and diverse village visits we take a break on the banks of the Nam Khan River.

After lunch we take a refreshing plunge at Tad Sae Waterfall then we get our kayaks to paddle downriver on the Nam Khan back to Luang Prabang

Walking Difficulty Scale: Kayaking & Cycling easy going

Duration; 1 Day

Start / Finish : luang prabang

This tour is a challenge for non-experienced mountain bikers and is rated as difficult.

Discover the lao Jungles of Luang prabang, a long day and a hard slog on your bike, well worth the effort!

Meet your guide early morning and we'll get you fitted and sorted on of our quality mountain bikes.

We start with a short ride on tarmac to warm up before we get on the single dirt track. We climb up through the jungle for a few kilometers.

Walking difficult scale: cycling medium -Hard

Duration; 1 Day

Start / Finish : Luang prabang

A wonderful 2 days and 2 nights in Xieng Khouang, full board, enjoy this historical and cultural province exploring the damage from the Vietnam war to the French area and occupation,

the province is full of life and its people are doing the same for the past few hundred years.

Visit Watt Pai, Plain of Jars 1 - 2 -3 - the old capital, That Foun the stupa, the temple is covered in shrapnel though the Buddha was not damaged as such, beliefs are very strong around the Buddha.

The ruins of the French building who establish their capital there, prior to this it was the seat of power for Phuan Kingdom in the 14th Century.

an adventure to explore and see one of Laos leading Tourism attraction province, meet the local people and see how life is and has involved.

We recommend you follow the guides instruction at all times.

Walking difficulty low to medium, bring a good pair of shoes to walk.

Enjoy beautiful views over endless green jungles on the way to a village for ice-cold drinks get in touch with Lao culture.

your guide can explain many interesting things about Lao culture. Afterward enjoy a short ride on the tarmac, visiting a temple on the way to the ferry.

We have lunch in a local restaurant near the ferry landing.

This tour can be a challenge for non-experienced mountain bikers and is rated as easy to medium.

The route is mostly flat with a 200m elevation gain). Partly shady. Can be muddy after rain.

Walking Difficulty scale: cycling mostly flat

Duration; 1 Day

Start / finish: Luang prabang

A 1 Day 2 Nights experience at the Mekong Elephant Park, 

what's going to happen: Morning good wishes to Mae Kham the matriarch, then  Breakfast at the restaurant enjoy this hearty meal,
Departure for a full day at the park and explore and experience the life of the mahouts and the elephants,
The rest of the day will follow Full day Elephant Herd this is a great experience to understand the heard and the elephants habits
Day program until roughly 4.00pm,  Time for Mae Kham’s snack, Dinner at the restaurant and overnight stay.

walking Difficulty scale:

Duration:1 Day 2 nights

Start / Finish: Pakbeng

This is our longest one-day cycling tour, and it takes you along four rivers on mixed paved and dirt paths out of the city and through countryside to Hmong and Khmu villages – all in one tour.

You’ll ride along the Mekong, Xuang, Pa, and Khan Rivers through beautiful jungle with a crossing by local boat with your bike over the last.

We’ll cover a lot of ground, have lunch in a local village, and climb some good hills before returning to Luang Prabang. This tour has been designed for fit cyclists wanting to ride a long distance to see a lot of countryside.

Walking Difficulties scale: Cycling Mode long day

Duration: 1 Day

Start / Finish : Luang prabang

Experience breath-taking scenery from a traditional long boat as you slowly travel upstream on the Nam Ou river.

Surrounded by some of the most graceful limestone mountains in North Laos, you'll pass by villagers going about their daily lives.

Explore the small village of Muang Ngoi and visit a cave used during the Secret War.

Spend 2 hours gently paddling down the river and visit a small inviting Khmu village and waterfall in the jungle where you can cool off and have a snack.

walking Difficulty: Low - Medium

Duration : 1 Day

Start / finish : Nong khiew

Namkhan horse stables in Luang Prabang, best place to bring the children to learn horse riding and enjoy a few trails on the Namkhan River.

With the dedicated help of horsemen & qualified equestrian volunteer teachers.

they have a very strong reputation in the community  and they encourage rider growth and confidence

while having fun in a safe environment, their dedicated and skilled team are here to help everyone achieve their goals, from novice to to advance riders.

Walking Difficulty Scale: low - as you are ridding the ponies

Duration: check out their programs from 60 minutes to a few hours

Start / Finish: Luang prabang Nam khan stables

After the ferry crossing, ride a short distance on the tarmac road and get accustomed to your mountain bike. You then cycle heading north on single tracks passing through lush rice fields and local villages. Your guide will stop and let you have a rest before the start of the big climb!

You will cross several streams with clean fresh water, you won't be able to resist slashing your face to cool down and rest. once you reach the top of the mountain make the most of the photo opportunity before to head down to meet the Mekong River again on the border of Oudomxay Province. You will rest and get some drinks and food. Now enjoy a boat ride down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang, stopping at the famous Pak Ou caves on the way.

If you have the energy you can walk up the 218 steps and visit the top cave as well.

walking Difficulty scale: low - medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start / finish; Luang prabang

The “Small Chili” is perfect for medium biking, mixed paved and dirt road along the Mekong, Nam Xuang, and Nam Khan Rivers through jungle and villages.

You'll ride from city center out of town and through diverse countryside seeing villages along the Mekong River, jungle covered mountains, and villages amongst vast rice paddies worked by hill tribe villages.

We’ll meet early morning to size up on our quality mountain bikes and then ride out of town heading north along the Mekong River.  After crossing the old communist bridge, make a stop to visit Xieng Lek Village, famous for its mulberry paper and weaving.  Next, turn up the Nam Xuang River going past villages and beautiful countryside scenery. The pavement ends and it’s then off-road into the countryside up and down hills past rice paddies and local villages.

We'll ride through vast rice paddies and jungle dotted with Lao Leum, Hmong, and Khmu villages with locals tending to the daily activities of Lao agrarian life. The last leg of today's ride will take us along the Nam Khan River.

Laos is best on two wheels. Join our guides and see it for yourself on a great day ride in Laos!

Join-in tours available!

walking Difficult Scale; Cycling Medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start / finish:  luang prabang

Learn and see how the locals farm rice and visit the wonderful waterfalls. You will drive along scenic routes and see fascinating scenery.

The Living Rice Farm is a community enterprise growing organic vegetables and rice. Working with and supporting the local community plus helping to educate children from disadvantaged families.

After the Rice Experience you will take a pleasant drive through villages and countryside to the Kuang Sii falls, one of the most popular destinations in Laos.

The Kuang Sii Falls, sometimes spelled Kuang Xi or known as Tat Kuang Si Waterfalls, is a three-tier waterfall about 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of Luang Prabang.

With a visit to the Bear Rescue Centre and Hmong handicraft village.

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low

Duration: 1-day

Start/ Finish: Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang

Meal Plan: Lunch