The Best Hiking Trails in Laos

Longhut Trail (Elephant Trail) - Ban Xianglôm (Ban Xieng Lom) Circuit - Close to Luang Prabang

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wake_the_wild

Distance

12.34mi

Elevation +

1791f

TrailRank

64| 5.0

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This is a moderately difficult circuit hike beginning at the Nam Khan River side opposite the village Ban Xieng Lom close to Luang Prabang in Laos. We went to the village Ban Xieng Lom with a motorbike and left it in a...

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Chompet Trail

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wake_the_wild

Distance

3.46mi

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

52

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Very easy short circle walk on the other Mekong River side of Luang Prabang. Its a nice way to escape Luang Prabang’s touristic center for a short walk. It feels further away than it actually is. Take the ferry to the ot...

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Muang Ngoy - Ban Na - Houay Bo - Ban Na - Houay Sen

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wake_the_wild

Distance

12.87mi

Elevation +

968f

TrailRank

48

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We walked this path over three days sleeping in Houay Bo and Houay Sen. Should be possible i none day if yo start early. Times in between each village are a little less than an hour. We started right after we arrived a...

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Nong Khiaw viewpoints

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Stijn Verhoeven

Distance

3.15mi

Elevation +

2822f

TrailRank

47

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This hike goes to the 2 viewpoints on the hill above the city. At the time of writing, the entry fee was 15.000 kip for 1 person. A basic toilet seems to be available at the start. On the way up and down, the GPS was a b...

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Luang Prabang - Trail 1

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BluerSky

Distance

7.43mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

39

Nice scenary. I passed through several villages. I tried rood from village. Rice field and almost no tourist. At some point i've been asked 10000 kip for temple, i jist say No and continue my way. There is a temple whe...

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Viangxai Loop South

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Rutger Cramer

Distance

4.65mi

Elevation +

561f

TrailRank

39

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Nice loop but when you reach the ricefield towards the big lake you need to climb around a small bamboo made fence. You can best pass it on the rock side. When you reach the big waterpipe you cant go left around the lake...

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Kuang Si waterfalls route

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gironidegirona

Distance

4.89mi

Elevation +

705f

TrailRank

38

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Route along the paths of kuang si, we have gone to the top where there is a cave, haven't gone in it was 10.000kips. Enjoy, at least reach the top of the man waterfall, it is beautiful.

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Viangxai Loop South West - Restaurant Sabaidee Odisha

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Rutger Cramer

Distance

10.94mi

Elevation +

2303f

TrailRank

37

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Once we did the cave tour in Viang Xai, went to the waterfall, visit the official city viewpoimt of Viang Xai and visited Sam Neua from where you can visited the authentic hotspring named Na Meuang, it was time to drive ...

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Muang Noy - Viewpoint - cave - Hoy San - Ban Na - Muang Noy

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Florence R

Distance

10.52mi

Elevation +

771f

TrailRank

37| 4.67

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It took us 6 hours, walking slowly and taking our time. We walk most of the time on the road, sometimes on tracks, and across the fields at the end (after Ban Na). We had to take off our shoes to cross several little riv...

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Doi pha khao

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Anton Škápik

Distance

2.00mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

33

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Well maintained track to beautiful viewpoint. It is steep later on track and sliperly on way down. This is tracked route back from summit, so walk opposite way. Elevation gain is 700m, grab enough water ( for me 1,5l wa...

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Waterfalls walk to Tad Soung

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Mick James

Distance

8.37mi

Elevation +

384f

TrailRank

31

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Lovely walk through fields and rice paddies as well as an unexpected trip through a golf course and a guided tour of the bottom of the impressive Tad Soung by a couple of local kids (5,000 is fine)

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Luangpravang remote khmu tribes white elefant adventures

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Hiking

Edutu

Distance

15.94mi

Elevation +

5295f

TrailRank

31

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2 day route start at luangpravang with car and 1.5 hr later start walking 2 days treking with home stay.

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Blue lagoon 5

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Hiking

Krzy

Distance

15.57mi

Elevation +

262f

TrailRank

28

Blue lagoon 5 A return ride from Blue Lagoon 5 all the way back to Vang Vieng. I got lost on the way since a slight detour. In any case allow 45 minutes for this trip is you are riding non stop and rather fast. Expe...

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Phongsaly trek part 1

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Bounxana

Distance

22.88mi

Elevation +

7083f

TrailRank

26

3 days trek, starting point 7-8 km away from the town. Arrival 15-20 km along the Nam Ou at the north of Hat Sa

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Chalensouk -> nalan neua

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Hiking

Jadeperson

Distance

8.82mi

Elevation +

118f

TrailRank

26

From the city, you need to take a motor bike to chalensouk village. You can park your motor bike in a village and begin to walk. You can find the precise itinary in the app call maps.me. We just walk the half part but th...

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Phandeng Peak Viewpoint in Nong Khiaw (Nongkhiao)

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Hiking

wake_the_wild

Distance

1.17mi

Elevation +

1463f

TrailRank

25

Go at least an hour before sunrise or sunset. It takes 1 hour if your are fairly fit and up to 2 hours if not. Being a torch for the early morning walk. The morning is nice because of the clouds and cooler temperatures, ...

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Muang Ngnoi-Ban Phon-Bang Xang-Kiew Khan-day2-HatsaPoi

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murrivic

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Distance

29.67mi

Elevation +

5377f

TrailRank

25

37km first day. Not much to see but beautiful villages. Homestay in Kiewkhan Line boat to Muang Gnoi in Hatsapoi at 11.00am. Private boats 100.000 Kips

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Muang Ngoy - Ban Hoy Seen - Muang Ngoy

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Hiking

AdrienBe

Distance

8.11mi

Elevation +

1604f

TrailRank

25

07 Nov 2015 10:38 am. Pretty flat hike on a dirt road. Landscape is quite nice but as you don't go up high, the view does not get so spectacular. Can definitely be jogged, just go early in the morning to avoid the heat...

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Nalan Fisherman Trail - day 1

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Hiking

Melsen

Distance

3.82mi

Elevation +

561f

TrailRank

23

Forest retreat Laos - http://www.forestretreatlaos.com/nalan-fisherman-trail/ Begin your trek at the Khmu minority village Ban Chalensouk, about 20 kilometres from Luang Namtha. The trek starts with a bit of a climb b...

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Bolaven plateou waterfalls- Pakse

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Espen Albert

Distance

42.13mi

Elevation +

2201f

TrailRank

22

2nd waterfall was my favorite. Lovely to swim and go inside the waterfall. Thanks to motorcycle trails for leading the way. Walking in between is not recommended unless you want to get some exercise...Last part of hiking...

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Nong Khiaw - Nong Khiaw view point

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Hiking

AdrienBe

Distance

1.09mi

Elevation +

1650f

TrailRank

22

05 Nov 2015 11:14 am The hike up takes around 1h if you go at a regular pace, & then around 45min for the way down. The view point is well worth it.

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Nalan Fisherman Trail - day 2

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Hiking

Melsen

Distance

7.40mi

Elevation +

1194f

TrailRank

22

Forest Retreat Laos - http://www.forestretreatlaos.com/nalan-fisherman-trail/ After breakfast, you’ll trek along the Nam Ha river to the Khmu village Ban Nalan Tai. You will likely see people working in their rice fie...

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Nalan Fisherman Trail - day 3

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Hiking

Melsen

Distance

5.48mi

Elevation +

1407f

TrailRank

22

Forest Reatreat Laos - http://www.forestretreatlaos.com/nalan-fisherman-trail/ Today you will follow the Nam Ha River to find your way out of the jungle. Enjoy another day in the NPA with a nice jungle lunch, before a...

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Walking through rice fields and villages

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juliago

Distance

11.28mi

Elevation +

1043f

TrailRank

21

This route is not completed because I start record it a bit late haha but is very easy to follow, is just the path and you can see it from the map of the app

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Ban Ngoy-Nua south viewpoint

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Hiking

Balep

Distance

1.21mi

Elevation +

1060f

TrailRank

19

Ban Ngoy-Nua south viewpoint : This is a very hard hike and very steep. I couldn't go to the last view point because I was stupid enough to go their wearing flip flop so please be smarter than me and if you go there you...

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