2 Days with Mountain Biking, Trekking, Kayaking in the nature of Luang Prabang, Laos

A visit to Laos without enjoying the sight of an Asian Elephant is incomplete. On this tour we offer your the perfect combination to experience a few exciting activities within only 2 days. A great program for an active and culturally interested traveler with a heart for nature...

1. Day: Bike + Elephants + Trekking

After your pick up service from your hotel you may choose a fitting bike and start cycling out of town. We take our bikes on a side road and come through small villages along the way. You will see Ban Panom, the cotton and silk hand-weaving village and the grave of Henri Mouhot, the French explorer who popularized Angkor Wat.  

Here at the Nam Khan River , we are permitted to take a dip in the cool running water of this local tributary. Here we find the slow pace Lao rural life in the countryside. After a 1.5 km steep climb we arrive at the Nam Khan valley, which some people also call the hidden valley of Luang Prabang, a dream set of mountains, rivers and small villages. Lunch break on mountain view terrace or along the way (depending on bike route, check on briefing with your guide).

In your lunch break you can enjoy the wonderful and breathtaking view to a 1,600m high towering mountain range. We take a boat up to the Tad Sae waterfall cascades from July to January. Here you can enjoy the clear spring water which invites you for a refreshing bath. You go back to the camp with a motorboat.

A short and easy trek will bring you into the “Fair Trek” Project area where communities directly profit from your visit. You get to know the culture and traditions of the Khamu people who live here since just about sixty years. Welcome to your hosts family and stay in one of the "Fair Trek" lodges or houses…

OPTION:
You can upgrade this tour by adding a hotel or resort night on this first day. Choose the Adventures and luxurious tented Camp of Shangri-Lao, the Lao Spirit Resort, or the Zen NamKhan Boutique Resort. Check for additional rates

2. Day: Short Trek and Kayaking paddle trip on the Nam Khan river.

At the second day you start your day with a breakfast in your hosts’ house.

After that you continue on a short hike back to the Elephant Lodge. From here you start the soft kayaking tour on the Nam Khan river. You paddle your kayak about 4 hrs on the Nam Khan, passing only a few small rapids here and there. After arrival in Luang Prabang a car picks you up to send you to your hotel.  

NOTE: Bring shoes that can get wet, good sun protection, pocket money for tips, swimsuit, towel and long sleeves & long trousers!”

The Tad Sae waterfall is dry during February–August. Overnight stay in village and jungle camp means very basic standards.

Included:
- Equipment (kayaks, dry bags, helmet, life jackets...)
- Biking rental fees
- English speaking guides with licence
- Helping guide(s), if bigger groups
- Fresh food and drink (water, tea, coffee)
- Entrance fee and permissions and village project contributions
- Village Trekking, Hiking tour each way about 2 hrs.
- Boat Transfers on river
- Kayaking activities on Nam Khan river 3-4 hrs.
- Project entrance fees for "Fair Trek"
- Car Transfer back into town