The Best Trails in Louangphabang (Laos)

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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
    53| 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
    46
    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
    39
    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...

  • 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...

  • 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

  • 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...

  • Hiking nong khiaw

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    near Ban Lakhon, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Jacqueline Smolders
    Distance
    8.98mi
    Elevation +
    2146f
    TrailRank
    31
    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...

  • 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...

  • Muang Nan to Luang Prabang alternative

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    near Ban Phasouk, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    mrhuevo
    Distance
    49.10mi
    Elevation +
    2890f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofMuang Nan to Luang Prabang alternative Photo ofMuang Nan to Luang Prabang alternative Photo ofMuang Nan to Luang Prabang alternative

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

  • Chiaw can to sop gem

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    near Ban Kioukhan, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Alessandro Robu
    Distance
    7.50mi
    Elevation +
    512f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofChiaw can to sop gem Photo ofChiaw can to sop gem Photo ofChiaw can to sop gem

    Went from ban na in 2,30h then the day after (as you see on the track) from Chiaw can to sop gem. The last 4 km I hitchhiked and a guy with the motorbike left me in sop gem where I took a boat to Muang Ngoi. Great walk a...

  • ridge to Long Lao

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    near Ban Xiangkèo, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    mrhuevo
    Distance
    12.16mi
    Elevation +
    1844f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofridge to Long Lao Photo ofridge to Long Lao

    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.

  • Muang Ngoy - Ban Hoy Seen - Muang Ngoy

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    near Ban Ngoy Nua, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    AdrienBe
    Distance
    8.11mi
    Elevation +
    1604f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofMuang Ngoy - Ban Hoy Seen - Muang Ngoy Photo ofMuang Ngoy - Ban Hoy Seen - Muang Ngoy

    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...

  • Phandeng Peak Viewpoint in Nong Khiaw (Nongkhiao)

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    near Ban Sôphoun, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    wake_the_wild
    Distance
    1.17mi
    Elevation +
    1463f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPhandeng Peak Viewpoint in Nong Khiaw (Nongkhiao) Photo ofPhandeng Peak Viewpoint in Nong Khiaw (Nongkhiao)

    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, ...

  • Pak Ou Loop

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    near Luang Prabang, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    Ian Barrere
    Distance
    51.20mi
    Elevation +
    1627f
    TrailRank
    22

    This is the Pak Ou loop as described by Travelfish: https://www.travelfish.org/sight_profile/laos/northern_laos/luang_prabang/luang_prabang/2756 This was ridden in a half day by a semi-auto (non offroad) motorbike ...

  • Nong Khiaw - Nong Khiaw view point

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    near Ban Sôphoun, Louangphabang (Laotia)
    Author
    AdrienBe
    Distance
    1.09mi
    Elevation +
    1650f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofNong Khiaw - Nong Khiaw view point

    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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