Best Laos Hiking Tours: Our Top 3

1.Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw: River Cruise, Hike & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 53 reviews · 1 day · from $55Our pick

You travel from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw by van and private boat, not by road alone. Guide Nouan of Manifa Travel may lead the day, with lunch on board, a Sop Keng village visit, a seasonal waterfall hike, and a sunset arrival. Bring cash, sturdy shoes, swimwear, and patience for a rough two-hour road transfer.

“An excellent full day trip from Luang Prebang to Nong Khiaw. Our guide Nouan (Manifa Travel) was excellent throughout - providing informative commentary on our guided hike and always ensuring we had drinks and were comfortable on the boat trips. One of the most enjoyable trips to get between LP and NK and excellent value for money. An extremely well organised and efficient travel company including pick up from the hotel in the morning.”

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2.Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfalls, Remote Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $48Cheapest way up

This nine-hour Luang Prabang outing pairs a 2 to 3-hour forest hike from Ban Nong Heo with three hours at Kuang Si Falls. You will see rural Khmu life, eat at a family-run riverside restaurant, visit the Bear Rescue Center and Hmong village, then return by Mekong boat. Guides on past departures have included Pany, Vone, Tom, Bounsou, and Da.

““Vone” the guide was amazing, we had the chance to experience a local village and the natural scenery during the hike totally worth it”

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3.The Wild Explorer – 3 days forest trek with homestay and camping

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $154

Join The Hiker in Luang Namtha for a demanding three-day trek through Nam Ha National Protected Area. Expect about seven hours of jungle walking each day, two nights of camping near a stream, local food cooked in bamboo, and guidance from local leaders such as Xai, Peng, or Pheng. A strong fitness level is essential.

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