The Best Trails in Laos

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

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Hiking

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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Hiking

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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Hiking

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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Hiking

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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Lagoon 1 & 2 mountain bike trip from Vang Vieng

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Mountain Bike

tevefan

Distance

20.41mi

Elevation +

315f

TrailRank

40

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The first few kilometers of the trip is on asphalt road, the rest is on dust road, so during the dry season it can be challenging thanks to dust from the passerby traffic. The second lagoon is much more suitable for swi...

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Luang Prabang - Trail 1

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Hiking

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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Hiking

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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Hiking

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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Hiking

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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Hiking

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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2016 10a - Laos: North-East Circuit - Xam Neua to Phonsavan

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Bicycle Touring

Upsidown Earth

Distance

493.82mi

Elevation +

27700f

TrailRank

36

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Leaving Vietnam behind us (for now) we cross the border and enter the mountainous north-eastern region of neighbouring Laos. It wasn't long however before the steep inclines had as battling, and we found ourselves a litt...

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Doi pha khao

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Hiking

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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Hiking

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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Ban Nakhô - Ban Nakat / Plains of Jars

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Road Motorbike

Krzy

Distance

18.67mi

Elevation +

755f

TrailRank

31

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Ban Nakhô - Ban Nakat Alternative dirt road scooter ride from Plains of Jars site 2. back to the Phonsavan. This is following the train as first mapped by Hobomaps: https://www.hobomaps.com/

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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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Laos, North August 2014. Raining season

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Enduro Motorcycle

Fabrizio Mariani

Distance

1833.37mi

Elevation +

114511f

TrailRank

29

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70% offroad trail in northern march in summer 2014, during raining season. Motorbikes were two XR400. Beautiful, amazing, best trail i haver done, but crazy ultra hard. Repeat it only if you are brave and thought, and k...

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Muang Nan to Luang Prabang alternative

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Road Bike

mrhuevo

Distance

49.10mi

Elevation +

2890f

TrailRank

29

Dry season only. Unsealed for 50 km from Muang Nan to KuangSi Waterfall. Crosses many small streams with no bridges. Nice views, no traffic.

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Laos, North march 2018

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Enduro Motorcycle

Fabrizio Mariani

Distance

1123.18mi

Elevation +

130335f

TrailRank

29

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Enduro ride on the Laos trails on march 2018 80% offroad, 20% road. Beautiful trails quite easy to ride, as it is dry season. Bikes were CRF250L.

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The Ultimate Luang Namtha Bike Loop

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Road Bike

ScottMundo.com

Distance

25.20mi

Elevation +

1047f

TrailRank

28

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The area around Luang Namtha, Laos is wild, mountainous, cultural and very beautiful. This bike loop takes you through the countryside, nearby villages, mountains and rice paddies. The north-east side past the Nam Dee...

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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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Nam Song River

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Kayak\/Canoe

bisbj

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Distance

5.78nm

Elevation +

417f

TrailRank

27

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A short touristy paddle. I did a much longer version in 2007. The super short version uses inner tubes! The bar scene is much safer now, as the mega swings have been closed - there were many accidents (but it sure was fu...

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Laos, Ho Chi Min trail august 2017, during raining season

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Enduro Motorcycle

Fabrizio Mariani

Distance

2133.71mi

Elevation +

128435f

TrailRank

26

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20 days trip on the Ho Chi Min trail (mainly) from Luang Prabang to south. return back on road. Bikes were CRF250L.

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ridge to Long Lao

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Road Bike

mrhuevo

Distance

12.16mi

Elevation +

1844f

TrailRank

26

A nice day trip from Luang Prabang. Ascend about 350 m/9 km to Xieng Muak, continue along ridge top with good mountain views to Hmong village of Long Lao. It's possible to trek from there down to Kuang Sri Waterfall.

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Phongsaly trek part 1

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Hiking

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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