Boat Trip

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

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

A 30 km Bike ride outside of Luang prabang on paved roads up to Kuang si Falls

This tour takes you on a great 30 km bike ride outside of Luang Prabang on paved road to Kuang Si Waterfall, the most beautiful waterfall in the area surrounded with lush jungle. You can swim, visit an Asiatic Bear Sanctuary, and explore the local jungle. After the great ride and a refreshing swim, we’ll enjoy a cruise on a long boat up the mighty Mekong River return to Luang Prabang.

Join-in tours available

walking difficulty scale: cycling  30km

Duration; 1 Day

Start / Finish: luang prabang

We’ll board one of our boats for a scenic ride upriver to the Tad Sae waterfall where we’ll have lunch and enjoy the beautiful area with time to swim and explore.

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.

We’ll return by boat to our bikes and cycle through beautiful scenery on our return ride by paved road to Luang Prabang city.

Total biking is 46 km (29 mi) on mixed dirt and paved road with some hills.

walking Difficulty scale; cycling 46km on and off road

Duration; 1 Day

Start / finish: 1 Day

Enjoy an easy day starting with a boat cruise up the scenic Nam Ou river, passing rural villages.

We visit a traditional weaving village and trek through rice paddies to a historical cave used a shelter during the war do some exploring.

We then continue trekking to Ban Na meet the local inhabitants and their way of life have a chat with them, then cruise back to enjoy the high cliffs and the flora and fauna on both sides enjoy  a spectacular sunset.

Walking Difficulty : Low - Medium

Duration 1 Day

start / finish / Nong khiew

Nong Khiaw is renowned for its remote and stunning mountainous landscape.

This is a one-day trekking tour through some of the most stunning mountains in the area.

Start your tour with a majestic boat ride up the Nam Ou River We’ll visit a traditional mixed Khmu, Lao Leum and Hmong village

known for its handicrafts and you’ll have a chance to see an active clay school built by Tiger Trail and volunteers.

End your day with a Tuk Tuk ride back to the small town of Nong Khiaw.

Walking Difficulty: Medium

Duration : 1 Day

Start finish / Nong khiew

Half Day River Cruise with a tour of Pak Ou Buddha Cave, Travel upstream in comfort whilst admiring what the Might Mekong River has to offer on the way to Pak Ou cave,

Where the Nam Ou (Ou River) and Mekong River meet at Ban Pak Ou, two famous caves in the limestone cliff are crammed with myriad Buddha images.

(Comfy walking shoes, please note you have to walk up the embankments in Luang Prabang)

Duration: Half Day

Start/ Finish: Luang Prabang/ Luang Prabang

Meal Plan: Snack onboard

Overnight accommodation: Not included

This is a 35 kilometer bike ride on mostly paved roads winding through jungle and rice paddies.

The highlights include elephant interactions on the beautiful banks of the Nam Khan River, Wat Pa Phon Phao temple,

visit to Henri Mouhot’s tomb on the banks of the river, and swimming at the Tad Sae Waterfall (seasonal) or take a short jungle walk to see a baby elephant in the jungle.

Join-in tours available talk to us!

walking Difficulty Chart: cycling and kayaking

Duration: 1 Day

Start / Finish : Luang prabang

You'll meet your local English-speaking guide and then ride about 30 minutes to the  Adventure Camp on the banks of the Nam Khan River. Cross the river by boat and then begin an easy, 1.5-hour trek through beautiful jungle canopy, stopping along the way to explore a large, traditional Khmu village nestled in the mountains. You may enjoy lunch here or wait until you reach the waterfall, depending on the time and preferences of your group.

After the village visit, you'll continue trekking about 1.5 hours down to the Tad Sae Waterfall, where you may explore and swim (seasonal as the waterfall is dry February to July). Finally, board a long boat again for a short cruise downriver and then on to a vehicle for return to Luang Prabang city. Return time is approximately 2:00 p.m., depending on conditions and hiking speeds.

Total hiking time is about 3 hours.

walking Difficulty scale: Low - Medium

Duration: Half day

Start / Finish: Luang prabang

We’ll start with a traditional boat, complete with a roof to shade against the sun and any rain, riding upstream on the Nam Ou for 40 minutes. Surrounded by mountains and passing villages nestled in the forests, you will see Buffalo bathing in the river, people fishing and often children swimming in the river.

This is a fantastic half day scenic trek suitable for all ages. Experience the stunning Nam Ou River by long boat passing villages surrounded by cast rock mountains. You trek an easy walk to the hidden Tadmok Waterfall where you can have a refreshing swim. You will visit a delightful and friendly local Khmu village.

walking Difficulty; Low - Medium

Duration: Half day

Start / Finish: Nong khiew

1-night River Cruise downstream from Houay Xay to Pakbeng , lunch on-board, visiting local villages whilst enjoying the tranquility

A tranquil journey on the Might Mekong River, you will see the river narrow and the lush mountains raise higher.

Stopping off at Khmu Village.  Your guide is very tentative and will answer any questions you may have on Lao culture.

Cruise through inspiring gorges and labyrinths of mountain ranges.

On the cruise you will be served lunch, there is a bar with a few beverages to help relax in the cruise

You will rest in the small town of Pakbeng.

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start/ Finish: Houay Xay/ Pakbeng

Meal Plan: 1 Lunch onboard

Overnight accommodation: Not included we can help Book accommodation for you!

1-day cruise on the Mighty Mekong River Cruise package from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng.

Explore the beauty of the Mekong’s tranquil waters, marvel at unspoiled vistas of tropical jungles, green mountains, and impressive rock formations.

You will see secluded villages while cruising through inspiring gorges and labyrinths of mountain ranges.

On the cruise you will be served lunch, there is a bar with a few beverages to help relax in the cruise

You will disembark in the small town of Pakbeng.

(Comfy walking shoes, please note you have to walk up the embankments in Luang Prabang & Pakbeng )

Duration: 1 Day

Start/ Finish: Pakbeng/ Luang Prabang

Meal Plan: 1 Lunch on-board

Overnight accommodation: Not included