Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
LUANG PRABANG ACTIVITIES AND TOURS
Luang Prabang boasts a mind-boggling array of travel agents and tour operators, particu-
larly on Sisavangvong Road, many offering identical trips in and around the city (and fur-
ther afield). The swift rivers, pretty rural areas and impressive mountains around Luang
Prabang afford countless opportunities for adventure sports, including whitewater rafting,
mountain biking, kayaking, zip-lining and trekking; many travel agents offer options to
combine these with a trip to an
elephant
sanctuary. In addition, several operators offer boat
tours, which usually work out more expensive, but less hassle than organizing them your-
self ad hoc at the boat landings.
Enquiries for tours can be made through your guesthouse or one of the tour agents listed
here, though it pays to shop around - and make sure you know exactly what you're paying
for when you sign up. Walk-in rates are usually slightly lower than those quoted online,
and prices usually depend on the number of people in the group.
TREKKING, KAYAKING AND ADVENTURE SPORTS
Green Discovery
Sisavangvong Rd 071 212093,
greendiscoverylaos.com
.
Adventure-travel specialist with offices throughout the country, Green Discovery has an
excellent choice of programmes within Luang Prabang province, from kayaking on the
Nam Khan and Nam Xuang rivers (from $49 for a day-trip) and cycling and motorbike
tours to rock-climbing, caving and overnight treks (from $77).
Tiger Trail
Sisavangvong Rd 071 252655,
laos-adventures.com
.
With a focus on
sustainable tourism, Tiger Trail offers a superlative variety of tour options, including their
excellent “Fair Trek” programme, which strives to create positive opportunities for local
people. Day-trips in Luang Prabang include hill-tribe trekking ($58) and mountain biking
($52), with overnight treks ($107).
CYCLING AND MOTORBIKE TOUR SPECIALISTS
Grasshopper Adventures
Off Kitsalat Rd, behind Dara Market 020 2863 4877,
grasshopperadventures.com
.
An international operation offering easy guided day tours
around the city and along the Mekong (16-20km; $49/person), plus more adventurous
tours further afield, including a five-day trip through tribal hill villages to Vientiane. Hel-
mets included, and tours use German Merida bikes.
Off Road Laos Adventures
Ban Wat Visoun 020 5981 4423,
offroad-asia.com
.
Ex-
cellent day and multi-day motorbike trips through remote villages around Luang Prabang
and the north. Also offers several one-day mountain biking tours (30-85km), including to
Kuang Si (from $59).
