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

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    near Ban Xianglôm, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    wake_the_wild
    Distance
    12.34mi
    Elevation +
    1791f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofLonghut Trail (Elephant Trail) - Ban Xianglôm (Ban Xieng Lom) Circuit - Close to Luang Prabang Photo ofLonghut Trail (Elephant Trail) - Ban Xianglôm (Ban Xieng Lom) Circuit - Close to Luang Prabang Photo ofLonghut Trail (Elephant Trail) - Ban Xianglôm (Ban Xieng Lom) Circuit - Close to Luang Prabang

    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...

    Boa trilha
    Pedro Gabriel Amaral

  • Nong Khiaw viewpoints

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    near Ban Hatxao, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Stijn Verhoeven
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    2822f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNong Khiaw viewpoints Photo ofNong Khiaw viewpoints Photo ofNong Khiaw viewpoints

    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...

    Short but steep. Well maintained. 20k kips entrance fee.
    Philippe Le Rohellec

  • Chompet Trail

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    near Ban Xiangmèn, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    wake_the_wild
    Distance
    3.46mi
    Elevation +
    190f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofChompet Trail Photo ofChompet Trail Photo ofChompet Trail

    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...

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

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    near Ban Ngoy-Nua, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    wake_the_wild
    Distance
    12.87mi
    Elevation +
    968f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMuang Ngoy - Ban Na - Houay Bo - Ban Na - Houay Sen Photo ofMuang Ngoy - Ban Na - Houay Bo - Ban Na - Houay Sen Photo ofMuang Ngoy - Ban Na - Houay Bo - Ban Na - Houay Sen

    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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  • Chompet to Wake Khokphap

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    near Ban Xiangmèn, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Philippe Le Rohellec
    Distance
    7.02mi
    Elevation +
    1142f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofChompet to Wake Khokphap Photo ofChompet to Wake Khokphap Photo ofChompet to Wake Khokphap

    An easy hike just across the river. You start by going through the village, nothing too remarkable, just a nice temple and a lot of rubbish on the sides of the street. Next there is a temple at the top of the hill when e...

  • Xiang Meng to Chan Nua

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    near Ban Xiangmèn, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Philippe Le Rohellec
    Distance
    8.55mi
    Elevation +
    843f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofXiang Meng to Chan Nua Photo ofXiang Meng to Chan Nua Photo ofXiang Meng to Chan Nua

    Along the Mekong on the west side. Two hidden temples along the way and a nice bridge. The Chan Nua village is worth the trip too.

  • Countryside on the other side of the Mekong

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    near Ban Phanglouang, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Philippe Le Rohellec
    Distance
    13.40mi
    Elevation +
    1135f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofCountryside on the other side of the Mekong Photo ofCountryside on the other side of the Mekong Photo ofCountryside on the other side of the Mekong

    Getting across the Mekong is easy, there are ferries at all times and it's just 10k kips. The route follows a peaceful dirt road, vegetation is mostly dry but there are some.rice oaddies below the road in the valley. The...

  • Lagoon 1 & 2 mountain bike trip from Vang Vieng

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    near Vangviang, Vientiane Province (Laotia)
    Author
    tevefan
    Distance
    20.41mi
    Elevation +
    315f
    TrailRank
    41
    Photo ofLagoon 1 & 2 mountain bike trip from Vang Vieng Photo ofLagoon 1 & 2 mountain bike trip from Vang Vieng Photo ofLagoon 1 & 2 mountain bike trip from Vang Vieng

    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...

  • Luang Prabang - Trail 1

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    near Ban Xiangmèn, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    BluerSky
    Distance
    7.43mi
    Elevation +
    597f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLuang Prabang - Trail 1 Photo ofLuang Prabang - Trail 1 Photo ofLuang Prabang - Trail 1

    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...

  • Viangxai Loop South

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    near Viangxai, Houaphan (Laotia)
    Author
    Rutger & Casper
    Distance
    4.65mi
    Elevation +
    561f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofViangxai Loop South Photo ofViangxai Loop South Photo ofViangxai Loop South

    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...

  • Kuang Si waterfalls route

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    near Ban Thapèn, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    gironidegirona
    Distance
    4.89mi
    Elevation +
    705f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofKuang Si waterfalls route Photo ofKuang Si waterfalls route Photo ofKuang Si waterfalls route

    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.

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

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    near Ban Ngoy-Nua, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Florence R
    Distance
    10.52mi
    Elevation +
    771f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofMuang Noy - Viewpoint - cave - Hoy San - Ban Na - Muang Noy Photo ofMuang Noy - Viewpoint - cave - Hoy San - Ban Na - Muang Noy Photo ofMuang Noy - Viewpoint - cave - Hoy San - Ban Na - Muang Noy

    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...

    Réalisé avec les enfants, très beau parcours. Le village de Hoy San est vraiment le plus authentique et le plus accueill...
    François DUPEYRAT

  • Viangxai Loop South West - Restaurant Sabaidee Odisha

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    near Viangxai, Houaphan (Laotia)
    Author
    Rutger & Casper
    Distance
    10.94mi
    Elevation +
    2303f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofViangxai Loop South West - Restaurant Sabaidee Odisha Photo ofViangxai Loop South West - Restaurant Sabaidee Odisha Photo ofViangxai Loop South West - Restaurant Sabaidee Odisha

    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 ...

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

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Nam Soi, Houaphan (Laotia)
    Author
    Upsidown Earth
    Distance
    493.82mi
    Elevation +
    27700f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo of2016 10a - Laos: North-East Circuit - Xam Neua to Phonsavan Photo of2016 10a - Laos: North-East Circuit - Xam Neua to Phonsavan Photo of2016 10a - Laos: North-East Circuit - Xam Neua to Phonsavan

    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...

  • Hiking nong khiaw

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    near Ban Lakhon, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Jacqueline Smolders
    Distance
    8.98mi
    Elevation +
    2146f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofHiking nong khiaw Photo ofHiking nong khiaw Photo ofHiking nong khiaw

    Route is a bit shorter than indicated because I forgot to turn it off when we took the boat. Hike has a few steep parts and can be slippery when wet. But you will go through an Hmong village, pass the clay school, have b...

  • Doi pha khao

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    near Ban Hatxao, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Anton Škápik
    Distance
    2.00mi
    Elevation +
    118f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofDoi pha khao Photo ofDoi pha khao Photo ofDoi pha khao

    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...

  • Waterfalls walk to Tad Soung

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    near Ban Sènvang-Gnai, Salavan (Laotia)
    Author
    Mick James
    Distance
    8.37mi
    Elevation +
    384f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofWaterfalls walk to Tad Soung Photo ofWaterfalls walk to Tad Soung Photo ofWaterfalls walk to Tad Soung

    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)

  • Ban Nakhô - Ban Nakat / Plains of Jars

    Road Motorbike
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    near Ban Nakhô, Xiangkhoang (Laotia)
    Author
    Krzy
    Distance
    18.67mi
    Elevation +
    755f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofBan Nakhô - Ban Nakat / Plains of Jars Photo ofBan Nakhô - Ban Nakat / Plains of Jars Photo ofBan Nakhô - Ban Nakat / Plains of Jars

    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/

  • LAO 4: MUANG KUA-BAN NAMLY

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Khoa, Phôngsali (Laotia)
    Author
    jchicar
    Distance
    44.39mi
    Elevation +
    6148f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLAO 4: MUANG KUA-BAN NAMLY Photo ofLAO 4: MUANG KUA-BAN NAMLY Photo ofLAO 4: MUANG KUA-BAN NAMLY

    Route through the north of Lao in November 2018. Tips and tricks: Bikes: I hired at Tiger trail in Luang Prabang. Good bikes; nice guy; provide racks if necessary. I travelled in a bikepacking way. Weather: November i...

  • LAO 2: PAK-NGA-NGOY (NONGKHIOW)

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Ban Naham, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    jchicar
    Distance
    42.94mi
    Elevation +
    1864f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLAO 2: PAK-NGA-NGOY (NONGKHIOW) Photo ofLAO 2: PAK-NGA-NGOY (NONGKHIOW) Photo ofLAO 2: PAK-NGA-NGOY (NONGKHIOW)

    Route through the north of Lao in November 2018. Tips and tricks: Bikes: I hired at Tiger trail in Luang Prabang. Good bikes; nice guy; provide racks if necessary. I travelled in a bikepacking way. Weather: November i...

  • Laos, North August 2014. Raining season

    Enduro Motorcycle
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    near Ban Sithan Nua, Vientiane Prefecture (Laotia)
    Author
    Fabrizio Mariani
    Distance
    1833.37mi
    Elevation +
    114511f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLaos, North August 2014. Raining season Photo ofLaos, North August 2014. Raining season Photo ofLaos, North August 2014. Raining season

    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...

  • Phathok caves

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    near Ban Phathok, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Philippe Le Rohellec
    Distance
    0.84mi
    Elevation +
    358f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofPhathok caves Photo ofPhathok caves Photo ofPhathok caves

    Don't go there for the caves but for the scenery in the valley below them, it's green and spectacular with the high limestone cliffs above it. 20k kips entry fee as of March 2024. The caves are nice but nothing very spec...

  • LAO 9: NAMKAT-BAENG

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Ban Kat, Oudômxai (Laotia)
    Author
    jchicar
    Distance
    49.53mi
    Elevation +
    3012f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLAO 9: NAMKAT-BAENG Photo ofLAO 9: NAMKAT-BAENG Photo ofLAO 9: NAMKAT-BAENG

    Route through the north of Lao in November 2018. Tips and tricks: Bikes: I hired at Tiger trail in Luang Prabang. Good bikes; nice guy; provide racks if necessary. I travelled in a bikepacking way. Weather: November i...

  • LAO 7: ROAD TO NAMO-OUDOMXAI

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Ban Muangngeun, Oudômxai (Laotia)
    Author
    jchicar
    Distance
    51.06mi
    Elevation +
    4570f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofLAO 7: ROAD TO NAMO-OUDOMXAI Photo ofLAO 7: ROAD TO NAMO-OUDOMXAI Photo ofLAO 7: ROAD TO NAMO-OUDOMXAI

    Route through the north of Lao in November 2018. Tips and tricks: Bikes: I hired at Tiger trail in Luang Prabang. Good bikes; nice guy; provide racks if necessary. I travelled in a bikepacking way. Weather: November i...

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