Itinerary
- Day 1
Luang Prabang
You'll start the day on a mountain bike, riding through the Nam Khan River valley and stopping at a peaceful monastery along the way. The route takes you through a traditional cotton and silk weaving village, then you'll see the grave of French explorer Henri Mouhot before heading to Tad Sae Waterfall. After leaving your bike behind, you'll take a boat trip upriver and have time to swim and relax at the waterfall. Later in the afternoon, you'll hike into the foothills and reach a remote Khmu village for your first night in a homestay.
- Start point
- Luang Prabang, Laos (Tiger Trail Travel Office, 08:20)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Tad Sae Waterfall), Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain bike ride from Luang Prabang city center to Nam Khan River valley
- Visit Wat Pa Phon Phao monastery
- Visit Ban Phanom cotton and silk hand-weaving village
- Visit grave of Henri Mouhot
- Boat ride upriver to Tad Sae Waterfall
- Swimming at Tad Sae Waterfall
- Hiking to Khmu village (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Khmu village homestay overnight
Landmarks/POIs Wat Pa Phon Phao Ban Phanom Tad Sae Waterfall Nam Khan River 
- Day 2
Khmu and Hmong Villages
Following breakfast, this is the most demanding trekking day as you'll cover about 10 km through karst and limestone mountains on local trails. The terrain is medium-difficult, and you'll spend roughly 4 to 5 hours walking. Along the way, you'll pass through a remote Hmong village situated on a lake where you can learn about the area's traditional minority cultures. By evening, you'll reach another homestay for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day jungle trek through karst and limestone mountains
- Visit remote Hmong village on a lake
- Learn about Hmong and Khamu tribal cultures
- Village homestay overnight
Landmarks/POIs Hmong Village 
- Day 3
Nam Khan River Kayaking to Luang Prabang
After saying goodbye to your village hosts, you'll trek for about an hour down to the Nam Khan River. From there, you'll kayak for 3 to 4 hours, paddling roughly 19 km through countryside dotted with banana and teak trees, rice paddies, and terraced pineapple plantations. You'll pass several isolated Lao Loum and Theung villages during the paddle. The afternoon brings you back to Luang Prabang as the trip comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch along the Nam Khan River during kayaking), Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek approximately 1 hour from village to Nam Khan River
- Boat crossing to Tiger Trail Adventure Camp
- Kayaking on Nam Khan River (approximately 3-4 hours, 19 km)
- Return transfer to Luang Prabang
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay at Zen NamKhan Resort or Laos Spirit Resort on Nam Khan River banks (inquire for details and pricing)
Landmarks/POIs Nam Khan River
