Laos Trekking Tours — Our Top 13

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $48Our pick

Leave Luang Prabang for Ban Nong Heo, a Khmu village, then hike 2 to 3 hours through forest and countryside to Kuang Si Falls. You get up to 3 hours at the pools, a local lunch, the Bear Rescue Center, Hmong village, rice farm, and a sunset Mekong cruise. Guides may include Pany, Vone, Tom, or Bounsou.

“The best experience ever. Da was amazing guide. He walked 8 km with us. Waterfall is a must to see. 👌”

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2.Vang Vieng: Day Tour with Kayaking, Ziplining, and Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Spend a full day around Vang Vieng with hotel pickup, a 40-minute Nam Song kayaking run, small rapids, Tham Chang Cave tubing and hiking, local lunch, a one-hour zipline session, and swimming at Blue Lagoon 1. English and Lao-speaking staff provide safety instructions. The order can change.

“It was a mix, pick up was quite late, kayak and zip line were funny, the cave tube and the Lagune overcrowded”

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

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

Spend three days hiking about seven hours daily through Nam Ha National Protected Area near Luang Namtha. Guides such as Xai and Peng have led treks here, combining village visits, forest cooking, survival skills, camping, and a possible homestay. Expect steep, wet, demanding trails and basic nights outdoors.

“We did a 3-day hike with two homestays (we asked for a modification of the itinerary which was one night camping and one homestay). We hiked to Nam Vang the first day, and then to Lahou the second day. The experience was as authentiRead more”

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4.Nalan Trail Kmu Ethnic Experience – 2days forest trek with homestay.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $115

Spend two days hiking through Nam Ha National Park with a local guide such as Peng or ChanPeng. Walk bamboo forest, learn how villagers use wild plants, visit hill-tribe communities, and sleep with a local family or beside the river. The route requires moderate fitness and includes meals, sleeping gear, and community conservation fees.

“Amazing 2 day hike through Nam Ha with my guide Peng - he was excellent the whole trip, explained native plants and herbs through the walk, and even gave a little tour of the local markets before we started.”

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5.Luang Prabang: Full Day Trek to Kuang Si Waterfall & Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · from $63

Start with hotel pickup, then walk about 9 km from Long Lao Village through rice paddies, orchards, farms, and forest to Kuang Si Waterfall. Swim in its turquoise pools, visit the Bear Rescue Center, and stop at a Hmong village. English-speaking guide Dang has led this route.

“we had a great trek with DANG all day long. Thanks to him for sharing with us his expérience. We had a great day with him !!!!”

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6.Luang Prabang Thin Pha Trail & Tad Sae Falls Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Spend eight hours hiking about 12 kilometers through rice paddies, forest, limestone grottos, and mountain villages near Luang Prabang. An English-speaking guide leads you to Ban Houay Fai and Ban Thin Pha, with lunch, river transport, village fees, and a Tad Sae Falls stop included. Waterfall conditions vary from February to July.

“It was a great tour. Our guide was very professional, kind and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and definitely recommend!”

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7.Nong Khiaw: 2-Day Trekking,Hmong village,Home Stay&Kayaking

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 2 days · from $80

Spend two active days near Nong Khiaw with guide Bick, or Bic, visiting Lao, Khmu, and Hmong villages, sleeping in a village home, making bamboo crafts, swimming at Tad Mork Waterfall, and kayaking the Nam Ou River. Expect a moderate to challenging trek, simple local accommodation, and a strong focus on rural life.

“It was such a wonderful experience, our guide Bick made it even better! We had two full days of exploration and I’ve learned more than on my two weeks trip in Laos. Bick showed us so many new things, he was always cheerful and easygoing. I can’t recommend enough as this trip has all the best experience you can have in Nong Khiaw. I would totally do it again, thank you very much for these wonderful memories ❤️🙏”

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8.Hunter Trails, 3 days difficult trekking with Camping & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $175

Spend three demanding days hiking from Ban Prang through primary forest near Luang Namtha. Guides such as Kham, Mun, Thit, Noy, and Xai have led this route, explaining plants, wildlife, and Khmu culture. You will camp in the jungle, eat meals cooked over a fire, then sleep at a quiet village homestay before returning to town.

“We had a wonderful trek in the jungle, saw beautiful trees, views, Khmu people.”

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9.Nam Ha NPA 3 Day Wildlife Jungle Camp and Village Homestay Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $149

Spend three days in Nam Ha NPA with local guides such as Nom, Xiong, or Sing, hiking through thick forest, learning about medicinal plants, fishing, hunting frogs, and cooking with jungle resources. Sleep in a traditional camp and village homestay, share Khmu customs, and return to Luang Namtha after a moderate trek.

“It was amazing. I had the best time and the tour guide was just the type for our group. Amazing experience and super authentic”

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10.Luang Prabang: 3-Day Cultural Remote Trek With Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 3 days · from $360

Spend three days trekking from Luang Prabang through jungle trails, rice paddies, and remote Hmong and Khmu villages. You will cross rivers by local boat, share meals with village families, sleep in simple homestays, and climb to mountain viewpoints. Guides such as Aroun and Chan bring useful insight into local culture, plants, and daily life.

“A big adventure into the real Laos culture by visiting two villages of Khmu and Hmong out in a beautiful valley. We were the only two tourists in 2 months visiting the villages and the people were so welcoming and friendly and hosted us so warmly. Our guide Aroun explained us a lot about the nature and culture, it was extremely interesting and eyes opening! We stayed there over New Year’s and were so warm-heartedly invited to take part in the Khmu New Year’s celebration (sharing food with the whole community, drinking whiskey lao lao, Beerlao, playing music, dancing…). We really enjoyed it a lot and would absolutely recommend this…”

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11.Luang Prabang: Nong Khiaw 3-Day Trekking & camping, Homstay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2.5 days · from $180

Travel from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw for 2.5 days of hiking, camping, village visits, and river travel. You’ll sleep at a mountain viewpoint, watch sunrise and sunset, stay in a weaving village, visit Muang Ngoi’s cave and viewpoint, swim at Tad Mork Waterfall, and kayak along the Nam Ou River. English guiding, meals, transfers, and camping gear are included.

“Incroyable treck marche jungle rizières le guide super simpa faite le! juste avoir un bon état physique mais vous allez voir des chose incroyable”

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12.Luang Prabang: Mountain Trek & Local Villages Overnight Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 days · from $200

Spend two days hiking from Luang Prabang through jungle trails, rice fields, and remote Khmu and Hmong villages. You will cross the Nam Khan by boat, sleep in a family homestay, and visit Tad Sae Waterfalls. Guides such as Chai, Arun, Chan, and Oun are praised for their care and English skills. Expect steep paths, an early village morning, and simple conditions.

“Our lovely guide pointed out things of interest and answered all our questions on our fairly challenging hike, and we loved our village homestay: I was sooo cosy in my little cabin. The waterfall swim the next day was bliss. My only disappointment was that the second day's walk was so short. We'd been expecting another good hike. My email about my restricted diet hadn't been registered, though a conversation with our guide at the office meant that I was provided with food I could eat. Anyone with dietary issues probably already knows this, but check and double-check before setting off.”

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13.Luang Prabang Trekking LongLao to Kuang si falls full day

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $85

Travel from Luang Prabang to Ban Longlao, where a Hmong guide leads a three-hour trek through gardens, rice fields, and forest paths to Kuang Si Falls. Swim in turquoise pools, visit the rescued-bear sanctuary, and return by private transport. Guide Khau has earned special praise for his explanations.

“Great hike. Waterfalls were amazing. Our guide, khau, was fantastic.”

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