This adventure will take you deep into the mountains over three days, through jungle and rice paddies, trekking to a homestay in remote Hmong and Khmu villages. You will see mountains with rice fields clinging to steep peaks, it's simply stunning. This is the tour that immerses you into the life of people and cultures, a really nice and thorough experience of these remote Laos landscapes and culture. Get ready for a great adventure and step into the world of Laos mountain village tribes. Go Southeast Asia guarantees you an unforgettable trekking and homestay experience.
Note: Tad Sae Waterfall can be low or even dry approximately February to July and may be omitted.
Meet your guide early in the morning at your hotel in Luang Prabang, prepare yourself and get ready for departure. Drive north along the Mekong and then the Nam Xeuang Rivers for about an hour and a half. Cross the river by local boat to the trail head and trek straight into the jungle on trails that locals use daily as their only routes to and between these remote villages.
Trekking is 4-5 hours of medium grade walking through rice paddies and jungle. Overnight in a welcoming Hmong village under basic but comfortable conditions to explore and meet the locals. Dinner will be prepared by your guide and the local family.
Rise to the sounds and activities of daily Hmong hill-tribe life while breakfast is prepared by your guide. Today is our shortest hike, 4 hours along valley streams to an amazing remote and very large mixed Hmong and Khmu village, situated in a valley surrounded by large mountains.
We’ll arrive mid-afternoon and have more time to explore these expansive villages with schools, diverse activities, and children playing. Explore the villages and experience real local life. Enjoy your evening and relax for tomorrow’s mountain peak hike!
Our biggest trek of these three days. Today we’ll hike 6-7 hours to mountain tops with panoramic views looking over the villages where you just stayed and down to the Nam Xeuang River where our trekking ends. Hiking the authentic trails that locals take to get to their steep mountain-top rice fields. Visit a Hmong mountain village along the way. You can go for a well deserved swim in the river at the trail’s end before our return trip about 1.5 hours to Luang Prabang . Unforgettable adventure trip ends at your hotel.
We understand that plans can change. Here's a quick summary of our cancellation terms:
- 10% of the deposit is non-refundable.
- 65 days or more before departure: No cancellation fee.
- 31–64 days before departure: 25% cancellation fee
- 16–30 days before departure: 65% cancellation fee, excluding any penalties charged by hotels, cruises, airlines, or rail services. All such penalties will be itemized.
- 15 days before departure & no-show: 100% cancellation fee
If your tour is impacted by unexpected events (like natural disasters or force majeure), we will offer you the option to postpone your trip or refund eligible payments (excluding any unrecoverable costs).
We also do some niche tours. We offer three multidays trips, ( 4 days / 6 days / 10 days), all of which have the same theme: the “secret war”. They are booked by DMC's for mostly American, French, and Australian customers interested in History and the War.
This two days adventure offers you great landscapes and a good interaction with local rural village life. The trek follows the slopes and hills of a huge mountain range along trails used by the locals and leads you through Khmu and Hmong villages. Get to meet the local people, share their life and get to know the real Lao countryside. As you walk through this area, you help the communities with your contributions. The tour also includes a visit to the Tad Sae waterfalls (seasonal).
Travel from the ancient royal seat of Laos, through today’s laid back riverside capital of Vientiane and on to the amazing 4000 islands and waterfalls of southern Laos. This is a diverse, all inclusive 16 day city, culture, and nature lover’s tour, full of biking, trekking, and kayaking options to keep you active. In combination with exploring Laos history, nature, and Buddhist culture.
4-Day Luang Prabang Explorer itinerary typically involves cultural immersion and natural beauty, starting with arrival in the UNESCO World Heritage town and exploring its temples, such as Wat Xieng Thong, before taking a Mekong River cruise to the Pak Ou Caves. The tour also includes a visit to the stunning Kuang Si Waterfall with its turquoise pools and the Kuang Si Bear Rescue Center, ending with a chance to enjoy the evening Luang Prabang Night Market and local cuisine.
