5 Must-See Waterfalls in Laos!
From the glorious twin falls of Tad Fane, to the voluminous amount of water passing over Khone Pha Pheng falls, here are the top 5 waterfalls in Laos that you must see!
Discover Secrets of Deep Mountain Lao Hilltribes
High in the mountains of Laos lives a minority society, a group of people with a clan system strong in cultural traditions, forged by centuries of animism and ancestral worship and working the land, that they have survived war, desolation and years of oppression. This is the home of the Hmong.
Luang Prabang Family Travel Guide
Family relationships form the true heart of Lao culture. To many Lao people, these connections far supersede anything else in importance.
Fairtrek Thin Pha trail, boat and Tad Sae waterfall
Hiking in beautiful limestone mountains to a Khmu Village
5 Must-See Waterfalls in Laos!
From the glorious twin falls of Tad Fane, to the voluminous amount of water passing over Khone Pha Pheng falls, here are the top 5 waterfalls in Laos that you must see!
The first step to marvelously defined thighs
Hi. I’m Tom, the newly appointed Biking Manager at Tiger Trail Travel and I have a confession to make. I am not really a cycling guy, I have spent 42 years avoiding Lycra and skid lids*, but I love adventure, the wind in my hair and the sense of achievement you get when you
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Biking, trekking and kayaking in the Laos countryside
My name is David Allan, General Manager at Tiger Trail Travel. Recently I joined some customers on a two-day Fairtrek out of Luang Prabang into the countryside for an overnight adventure and insight into the 2-day experience we provide to travellers. We started off at the Tiger Trail bike shop in town (Luang Prabang) where
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Treehouses on top of the world: Zip-lining in Laos
By Eliot Stein September 15, 2016 At the Gibbon Experience in northwest Laos, zip-lines connect some of the tallest treehouses in the world. (Felipe Rodríguez Vasquez) During our honeymoon, my wife strapped herself to a steel cable, kissed me goodbye and threw herself off the side of a mountain. I watched as she disappeared into the jungle
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5 reasons to visit Laos in the Green Season
Here’s a roundup of five best reasons why you should pack your bags and come visit Laos during the wet season — which we prefer to call the Green Season.
Laos Elephant Tour – Communicating with Elephants – Mandalao
Luang Prabang has long been a destination for elephant interaction and elephant riding. But since the world of tourism is re-thinking the way elephant tours should be conducted, also Luang Prabang has undergone changes in the various offerings for Elephant tours. As a leading travel management company in Laos, we promote companies who are innovative,
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Lifetime Achievement Award to Tony and Maureen Wheeler – Lonely Planet
Just a few years ago, the Director of Tiger Trail, Mr. Markus N. has been traveling with Tony Wheeler, who now has received one of the highest honors to be found in the world of tourism. As Markus & Tony traveled to Nong Khiaw those days, they sat on the kayak for hours talking about
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A Visit to the Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden
The newly-opened Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden is a perfect half-day adventure out of town and it’s just a short, leisurely ride from Luang Prabang. After buying a ticket at their office in town, hop on one of their complimentary boats from the pier across the street with your family or friends and take a
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Riding Dapper for a Cause
The first Luang Prabang Gentleman’s Ride Riding motorbikes in Laos for a good cause. Written by Juliana Guttierrez The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a worldwide event held annually to campaign and raise money for men’s health issues such as prostate cancer research and suicide prevention. This year was the first time that the Gentleman’s Ride
Top 10 Adventure Tours in Luang Prabang, Update 2020
Here are the Top 10 Adventure Tour options in Luang Prabang, Laos for 2020! Short on time? 1 day is enough to find adventure in Luang Prabang!
Elephant Conservation Center Laos Visit
Visiting the Lao Elephant Conservation Center A visit to the ECC in Xayabouri is a very special travel experience in Laos. Follow us into this exciting Elephant interaction program with a personal video review on the 3 day exploration program. In just 3 days you can learn all you like to know about the Asian
Baby Elephant Excursion in Luang Prabang
New Beginnings: A Baby Elephant Excursion in Luang Prabang We at Tiger Trail Travel strive to engage in animal welfare and sustainable travel. We constantly look for ways to improve and increase the positive impact through tourism here in Laos. Now a new authentic therapeutic elephant interaction program has opened its doors to a
Weaving Classes in Luang Prabang
Weaving in Luang Prabang & Textiles in Luang Prabang Join us and enjoy some of the finest handicraft experiences in Luang Prabang, Laos. Living Craft Center is offering weaving presentations, weaving courses, natural dyes, Lao batic and more… Visit the Living Crafts Center, an interactive weaving center in Luang Prabang, and learn about silk
Fair Trek Eco Bungalow: Our 100th Visitor!
The Fair Trek Eco Bungalow welcomes its 100th visitor! Today the Fair Trek team is proud to announce that the Eco Bungalow has just reached its 100th guest! With or recent listing on Airbnb, it is now easier to book the eco-bungalow than ever! We will strive to increase this number, connecting more tourists with
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Visiting Kamu Lodge, a luxury adventure for modern explorers in Laos
Kamu Lodge Laos The Tented Camp Adventure (families welcome) As we were planning our tour through Laos with our children, we took on the quest to arrange each single night in a truly special place. Sure you may agree, in the end of the day, the place you sleep in is just as important as
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Eco-tourism Adventure in Nam Et-Phou Louey
The community-based eco-tourism project at Nam Et-Phou Louey National Protected Area is one of the few opportunities in Laos to view rare wildlife. It is designed to support alternative livelihoods for local villages and generate community support for the conservation of tigers and other rare wildlife species. Explore Nam Et with Tiger Trail Travel.