LAOS
Adventure Tours
AUTHENTIC LAOS TREK - 8 days/7 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Houey Xay-Muang
Sing. Drive north through Luang
Namtha before reaching Muang Sing.
252km. (L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Akha Experience.
Full-day trek from Muang Sing to
Akha Village via waterfalls and
forest. 5-6 hour trek. Overnight in
local house in Ban Laokhao Village.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Akha Experience.
Continue trekking to discover other
Akha villages and their lifestyle.
4-5 hour trek. Overnight in local
house in Ban Tamee Village. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Akha Experience-Luang
Namtha. Morning trek to other Akha
villages and take part in village
activities. Arrive Ban Piyer Village
to see locally made handicrafts.
3-hour trek. Drive back Luang Namtha.
Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Luang
Namtha-Pakbeng. Drive for 125km to
Pakbeng. Afternoon boat trip on
Mekong River to Kamu Lodge.
Overnight in lodge. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6 |
: |
Kamu Lodge. This
day will be entirely devoted to the
traditional daily life. Activities,
treks and visits to nearby villages.
Overnight in the Kamu Lodge. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7 |
: |
Kamu Lodge-Luang
Prabang. Departure to Luang Prabang
by boat. Visit Pak Ou Caves en
route. Afternoon city tour in Luang
Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Depart Luang
Prabang. At leisure until your
transfer to the airport on going
flight. (B) |
CYCLING MOUNTAINS NORTH LAOS - 12 days/11
nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Afternoon city tour. Evening baci
ceremony with dinner. (B,L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Luang Prabang. Warm
up ride to Kuang Si Waterfalls for
38km. In afternoon return by vehicle
to Luang Prabang. Rest of the day
free at laisure. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Luang Prabang-Muang
Ngoi. Ride into the heart of Laos
countryside. 50km. Embark on boat
ride to Muang Ngoi. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Muang Ngoi-Muang
Khua. Visit Muang Ngoi area.
Afternoon boat cruise up the Nam Ou
River to Muang Khua. No cycling on
this day. Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Muang Khua-Boun
Tai. Great day of cycling for 114km
on dirt roads. Arrive in Boun Tai.
Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6 |
: |
Boun Tai-Phongsaly.
Ride 92km. The first 51km is on dirt
road. Pass by hilltribe village.
Arrive Phongsaly for overnight in
hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 7 |
: |
Phongsaly-Muang
Khua. Short 20km ride to the boat
landing. Boat ride down the Nam Ou
River to Muang Khua. No cycle on
this day. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Muang Khua-Muang
Sing. All day journey for 273km with
mini van to transfer in Muang Sing.
Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 |
: |
Muang Sing. A day
of cycling and trekking to explore
the Muang Sing Valley and beyond.
Visit and overnight in Akha village.
(B,L,D) |
| Day
10 |
: |
Muang Sing.
Continue with mountain ride to visit
other Akha villages. Overnight in
local house in Akha village. (B,L,D) |
| Day
11 |
: |
Muang Sing-Luang
Namtha. Cycle journey back to Luang
Namtha. Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day
12 |
: |
Departure Luang
Namtha. Flight to Vientiane with Lao
Airline. Or drive cross country
journey through Houey Xay to border.
(B) |
GENTLE EXPLORER - 3 days/2 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Start cycling tour
morning/afternoon. See highlights on
the way. Arrive at the Lao Spirit
Resort. (L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Morning along the Nam Khan River.
Lunch at the Tad Sae waterfall and
afternoon Half-day trek to Khmu
Village. Hike to the Bamboo Jungle
Camp and continue to arrive to
starting point. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Luang Prabang. Full
day kayaking or rafting in Nam Khan
River, passing some small villages,
to Luang Prabang. (B,L) |
KAYAK THREE RIVERS ADVENTURE - 6 days/5
nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit
Kuang Si Waterfall. (D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Full-day kayak on Nam Khan River. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 3 |
: |
Luang
Prabang-Oudomxai. Transfer to
Oudomxai. En route kayaking on Nam
Ou River. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 4 |
: |
Oudomxai-Muang Khua.
Drive and kayak on Nam Phak River to
Muang Khua. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Muang Khua-Nong
Khiaw. Transfer by slow boat to
Muang Ngoi. Kayak the Nam Ou River
to Nong Khiaw. (B,L,D) |
| Day 6 |
: |
Nong Khiaw-Luang
Prabang. Transfer to Luang Prabang.
(B)
Morning at leisure - Transfer -
Flight from Luang Prabang to
Vientiane - Transfer - Overnight in
Vientiane |
KAYAK VANG VIENG - 4 days/3 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Vientiane-Vang
Vieng. Transfer to Vang Vieng.
Afternoon visit caves in Vang Vieng.
Overnight in Vang Vieng. (L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Vang Vieng.
Full-day kayaking on Nam Song River.
Start Ban Xang to Vang Vieng.
Overnight in Vang Vieng. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Vang Vieng-Vientiane.
Full-day kayaking on Nam Lik River.
Transfer to Vientiane. Overnight in
Vientiane. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Depart Vientiane.
At leisure until transfer to
airport. (B) |
MEET LAOS LOCAL PEOPLE TREK - 11 days/10
nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Afternoon city tour to visit famous
temples and museums. Overnight in
Luang Prabang. (L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Luang Prabang-Kamu
Lodge. Boat cruise on the Mekong
River. En route visit Pak Ou Caves.
Arrive Kamu Lodge. Afternoon local
activities and trek to visit nearby
villages. Overnight in Kamu Lodge. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Kamu Lodge-Oudomxai.
Navigate down the Mekong to reach
Pak Ou Village. Drive from there for
168km to Oudomxai. Overnight in
hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Oudomxai. Trek in
Houay Nam Kat Reserve. Enjoy picnic
lunch by Nam Kat Waterfall. Trek 4
hours. Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Oudomxay-Luang
Namtha. Drive through the mountains
for 125km. Afternoon boat trip on
Nam Ha River. Overnight in
guesthouse. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 6 |
: |
Luang Namtha. Trek
through Nam Ha Biodiversity
Conservation Area to Ban Nammat Mai.
Continue through the forest for 3-4
hours. Overnight in Luang Namtha. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 7 |
: |
Luang Namtha-Muang
Sing. Drive for 58km to reach Muang
Sing. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Muang Sing in
guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Muang Sing.
Full-day trek via waterfalls and
forest. 5-6 hour trek. Overnight in
local house in Ban Laokhao Village.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 9 |
: |
Muang Sing.
Continue trekking to discover other
Akha villages and their lifestyle.
4-5 hour trek. Overnight in local
house in Ban Tamee Village. (B,L,D) |
| Day
10 |
: |
Muang Sing-Luang
Namtha. Trek to other Akha villages
and take part in village activities.
Arrive Ban Piyer Village to see
locally made handicrafts. 3-hour
trek. Return to Luang Namtha for
overnight. (B,L,D) |
| Day
11 |
: |
Departure Luang
Namtha. Flight to Vientiane with Lao
Airlines or drive cross country to
Houey Xay to the border. (B) |
MULTI-ACTIVE THREE PROVINCES TOUR - 12
days/11 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Vientiane.
Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy dinner
at local restaurant. (D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Vientiane. Morning
at leisure to visit morning market.
Afternoon city tour. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Vientiane-Vang
Vieng. Morning drive to Vang Vieng.
Enter in Limestone Mountains for
afternoon kayaking. Overnight in
Vang Vieng. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Vang Vieng. Day
trip with local bicycle through
paddy fields to Phoukam Caves of
Limestone Mountains. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Vang Vieng-Luang
Prabang. Drive road through the
mountains to Luang Prabang. Arrive
in the afternoon. At leisure to
relax and visit a hilltribe
handicraft market. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 6 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Cross the Mekong for Half-day trek
on the way discover rural life.
After lunch drive to Kuang Si
Waterfall. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 7 |
: |
Luang Prabang-Kamu
Lodge. Boat cruise to Kamu Lodge up
the Mekong River. Stop en route to
visit Pak Ou Caves. Afternoon
activities with local guide. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Kamu Lodge. Start
trekking the mountain to discover a
Khmu village. Stop at a waterfall
before coming back to the lodge. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 |
: |
Kamu Lodge-Nong
Khiaw. Embark on boat to Pak Ou
Village. Cycle to Nong Khiaw
distance 95km. Overnight in basic
guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day
10 |
: |
Nong Khiaw-Muang
Khua. Take slow boat to navigate all
day up on the Nam Ou River to Muang
Khua. Stop in Muang Ngoi Hmong
Village for small trek. Overnight in
hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day
11 |
: |
Muang Khua-Oudomxai.
Cycle all day. The ride is downhill
all the way apart from a few
undulations and some short steep
ascents. 104km. Overnight in hotel (B,L,D) |
| Day
12 |
: |
Oudomxai-Vientiane.
Transfer to airport for flight to
Vientiane. (B) |
NAVIGATE THROUGH LAOS - 13 days/12 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Luang Parabang.
Transfer to hotel. Afternoon city
tour and night market
exploration.(L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Drive to nature area to ride
elephants. Afternoon kayaking river
downstream back to Luang Prabang. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Half-day trek across the Mekong
River. Visit minority villages en
route. Afternoon drive to Kuang Si.
Evening cooking class with dinner. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Luang Prabang-Kamu
Kodge. Cruise by slow boat along the
Mekong River to Kamu Lodge.
Afternoon activities. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Kamu Lodge-Pak
Ou-Muang Khua. Slow boat on the
Mekong to Pak Ou. Mountains drive to
Muang Khua. Overnight in Muang Khua.
(B,L,D)
|
| Day 6 |
: |
Muang Khua. Day
trek to visit minority villages.
Overnight in Muang Khua. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 7 |
: |
Muang Khua-Nong
Khiaw. Navigate down the Nam Ou
River via Muang Ngoi. Trekking and
swimming around the Hmong village.
Overnight in Nong Khiaw. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Nong Khiaw-Luang
Prabang-Vientiane. Drive to Luang
Prabang. At leisure until evening
flight to Vientiane. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 |
: |
Vientiane-Ban Na
Hin. Transfert to the guesthouse.
Trekking into protected forest area
with virgin rainforest. Picnic at
Nasa Nam Waterfall. Overnight in
guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day
10 |
: |
Ban Na
Hin-Khammouane. Easy trek to
discover nature and village life.
Overnight in minority village. (B,L,D) |
| Day
11 |
: |
Ban Na Hin-Kong
Lor-Sala Hin Boun. Morning baci
ceremony with host family from the
village. Boating through long tunnel
cave. (B,L,D) |
| Day
12 |
: |
Sala Hin Boun-Vientiane.
Boat to Ban Na Hin. Afternoon drive
to Vientiane and transfer to hotel.
(B,L,D) |
| Day
13 |
: |
Depart Vientiane.
(B) |
NORTH LAOS HIGHLAND CYCLING - 11 days/10
nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Afternoon city tour. Evening baci
ceremony with dinner. (B,L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Luang Prabang. Warm
up ride to Kuang Si Waterfall for
38km. In the afternoon return by
vehicle to Luang Prabang. Rest of
the day at laisure. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Luang Prabang-Muang
Ngoi. Ride into the heart of the Lao
countryside. 50km. On hour boat ride
to Muang Ngoi. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Muang Ngoi-Muang
Khua. Visit Muang Ngoi area.
Afternoon boat cruise up the Nam Ou
River to Muang Khua. No cycling on
this day. Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Muang Khua-Boun
Tai. Great day cycling for 114km on
dirt road. Arrive in Boun Tai.
Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 6 |
: |
Boun Tai-Phongsaly.
Ride 92km, the first 51 km is on
dirt road. Pass hilltribe village.
Arrive Phongsaly for overnight in
hotel. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 7 |
: |
Phongsaly-Muang
Khua. Short 20km ride to the boat
landing. Embark on boat down the Nam
Ou River to Muang Khua. No cycling
on this day. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Muang Khua-Muang
Sing. All day journey for 273km with
mini van to transfer in Muang Sing.
Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 |
: |
Muang Sing. A day
of cycling and trekking to explore
the Muang Sing Valley and beyond.
Overnight in Akha village. (B,L,D) |
| Day
10 |
: |
Muang Sing.
Continue explore mountain ride to
visit other Akha villages. Overnight
in local house in Akha village. (B,L,D) |
| Day
11 |
: |
Depart Muang Sing.
(B) |
OFF ROAD COUNTRY RIDE SOUTH - 13
days/12nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Vientiane. Transfer
to hotel. At leisure the rest of the
day. (D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Vientiane-Khammouane.
Ride motorbike south on Road 13 for
232km. Take Road 8 to Ban Na Hin
Village. Rest of the day trek to Nam
Sanam Waterfall. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Khammouane. Morning
offroad drive to Sala Hin Boun.
Afternoon boat trip to 7km long Kong
Lor tunnel cave. Return Sala Hin
Boun. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Khammouane-Ban
Thalang. Drive into Phou Hin Poun
Forest and impressive Limestone
Mountains. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Ban Thalang-Muang
Phin. Drive south to Khammouane
Province. Distance 250km. Walk 8km
to Katang minority village and enjoy
a baci ceremony. Overnight in
homestay. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 6 |
: |
Vongsikeo Village-Nhang
Village. No motorbike on this day.
Trek into Dong Sakee sacred forest
to a Katang village. Trek about 5
hours. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 7 |
: |
Nhang Village-Savannakhet.
Morning embark on boat to Kaeng
Saammatek rapids. Return by
motorbike for 160km on Road 9 to
Savannakhet City. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Savannakhet-Tad Lo.
Drive 175km south on Road 13 and
75km offroad to Salavan to reach Tad
Lo Waterfalls. Possible to swim and
relax at the river. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 |
: |
Tad Lo-Dakchung.
Wild offroad drive through forest
and mountains to the border of
Vietnam. Stay in minority village at
the bank of the river. Overnight in
homestay. (B,L,D) |
| Day
10 |
: |
Dakchung-Attapeu.
Drive south 200km in beautifull area
to Attapeu. Stop en route at
villages. (B,L,D) |
| Day
11 |
: |
Attapeu-Tad Fane.
Road and offroad drive through
mountains. Visit Katamtok Waterfall
for view of Bolaven Plateau. (B,L,D) |
| Day
12 |
: |
Tad Fane-Pakse.
Morning at leisure. Drive through
Bolaven Plateau to visit tea and
coffee fields and Paxuam Waterfall.
Overnight in Pakse. (B,L,D) |
| Day
13 |
: |
Depart Pakse. (B) |
RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS - 11 days/10 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Huay Xay-Xieng Kok.
Embark for cruise upriver on a
chartered speedboat to Xieng Kok
along the Thai and Myanmar borders.
Rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight in Xieng Kok (L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Xieng Kok-Muang
Sing. Full-day cycle to Muang Sing
along a country road. 72km.
Overnight at Muang Sing in
guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Muang Sing-Luang
Namtha. The cycle journey to Luang
Nam Tha is incredibly beautiful.
58km. Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Luang Namtha. Enjoy
a ride in the Luang Namtha Valley.
On the way visit ethnic villages.
30km. Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Luang
Namtha-Oudomxai. Full-day cycle to
Oudomxai through the mountains.
82km. Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 6 |
: |
Oudomxai-Nong Khiaw.
Full-day cycle through hills. 100km.
Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 7 |
: |
Nong Khiaw-Kamu
Lodge. Drive for 104km by private
mini bus to Pak Ou where we embark
by boat to Kamu Lodge. Afternoon
activities with locals. No cycling
on this day. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Kamu Lodge-Luang
Prabang. Boat cruise down the Mekong
River to Luang Prabang. En route
visit Pak Ou Caves. Afternoon cycle
32 km to the Kuang Si Waterfall.
Return by vehicle. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 |
: |
Luang Prabang-Vientiane.
Morning at leisure in Luang Prabang.
Afternoon flight to Vientiane. (B,L,D) |
| Day
10 |
: |
Vientiane. Morning
city tour. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Vientiane. (B,L,D) |
| Day
11 |
: |
Departure
Vientiane. Transfer to the airport
for onward flight. (B) |
SOUTH NATIONAL BIO-DIVERSITY CONSERVATION
AREA TREKKING - 9 days/8 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Savannakhet-Ban
Vongsikeo. Transfer to fertile green
jungle. Have the opportunity to
witness traditional lifestyles and
eat a homemade dinner with the
villagers. Trek 8km. Overnight in
homestay. (L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Ban Vongsikeo-Ban
Nhang. Follow the trail to Dong
SaKee sacred forest. Arrive in a
village on the Xe Bang Hieng River
for the overnight homestay. Trek
18km. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Ban Nhang-Muang
Phin. Ride by longtail boat to Kaeng
Laberng Nang rapids and continue to
Kaeng Samartek rapids. Overnight in
Muang Phin. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Muang Phin-Ban
Paphaknao. No trektoday. Relax and
travel in the isolated district of
Vilabouli. Experience the rich
culture of the Phouthai people.
Overnight at homestay. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Ban Paphaknao-Forest
Camp. Climb up the mountain through
a series of rock formations and many
different kinds of forest, from
jungle to rocky outcrops. Trek 18km.
Camp for the night. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 6 |
: |
Forest Camp. Trek
to Tham Xang See, or the elephant
scratching cave. From here trek to
Tham Phuang Cave. Continues to
sacred Hin Lam Phan rock formation.
Camp for the night. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 7 |
: |
Forest Camp-Ban
Naxalo. Trek to Darn Sao Hai, or the
Crying Maiden Peak. Next descend
into Thampaa Buddha Cave and to Ban
Naxalo Cillage. Enjoy another
homestay experience. Trek 15km. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Ban
Naxalo-Savannakhet. Learn more about
village life and travel back to
Savannakhet Town. Overnight in
Savannakhet. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 |
: |
Departure
Savannakhet. 6-hour journey by car
to Vientiane, or cross the Mekong to
Thailand. (B) |
SOUTH NATURE AREA - 13 days/12 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Pakse-Tad Lo. After
crossing border from Thailand,
transfer to Tad Lo Waterfall. En
route visit Paxuam Waterfall.
Overnight in Resort. (L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Vientiane-Khammouane.
Ride motorbike south on Road 13 for
232km. Take Road 8 to Ban Na Hin
Village. Rest of the day trek to Nam
Sanam Waterfall. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Tad Lo-Tad Fane.
Visit Bolaven Plateau, minorities
villages, impressive waterfalls and
tea coffee fields. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Tad Fane-Don Khone.
Trek in Tad Fane waterfall area.
Afternoon drive 170km to Si Pan Don.
Transfer by boat to one of the 4,000
islands of the Mekong. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Don Khone Island.
Round trip with local bicycle on two
islands. Visit Lippi Waterfall, rice
fields and ancient French train. End
boat trip in the afternoon. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 6 |
: |
Don Khone-Pakse.
Drive to Pakse. En route visit Wat
Phou. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 7 |
: |
Pakse-Savannakhet.
Transfer to Savannakhet Province.
Afternoon trek to the lake.
Overnight in homestay. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Dong Muang Village-Kengkok
Village. Trek to discover rural life
and visit lake inhabited with
turtles. Visit big market of Kengkok.
(B,L,D) |
| Day 9 |
: |
Kengkok-Kammouane.
Drive 270km to Na Hin Village in
Kammoune area with limestone
mountains. Afternoon trekking in
protect forest. (B,L,D) |
| Day
10 |
: |
Hin Village-Hin
Boun Village. Boat cruise on Nam Hin
Boun River. Overnight in homestay. (B,L,D) |
| Day
11 |
: |
Hin Boun Village.
Navigate through 7km long Kong Lor
tunnel cave. Trekking in forest.
Return by boat to Sala Hin Boun
guesthouse at the bank of the river.
(B,L,D) |
| Day
12 |
: |
Sala Hin Boun-Vientiane.
Transfer to Vientiane for arrival in
the afternoon. At leisure to visit
Talat Sao Market. Overnight in
Vientiane. (B,L,D) |
| Day
13 |
: |
Departure
Vientiane. Transfer to the airport
for onward flight. (B) |
SPLENDOURS OF NORTH LAOS - 5 days/4 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Luang
Prabang-Oudomxai. Ride into the
heart of Laos countryside to
Oudomxai. 190km. Overnight in hotel.
(L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Oudomxai-Luang
Namtha. Cycle along an undulating
road to Luang Namtha. 82km.
Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Luang Nam Tha-Muang
Sing. Cycle 58km road through
strikingly beautiful monsoon forest
and several hilltribe villages.
Overnight in guesthouse. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Muang Sing-Xieng-Xieng
Kok. Full-day cycle to Xiengkok
along an undulating road. 72km.
Overnight in Xieng Kok. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Xieng Kok-Houey Xay.
Cruise down Mekong River on a
speed-chartered boat to Houey Xay
along the Thai and Myanmar borders.
End of the tour. (B)
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THE HEART OF VIENG PHOUKHA - 6 days/5 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Houey Xay-Vieng
Phoukha. Morning drive road through
mountains. Rest of day at leisure. (L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Vieng Phoukha.
Full-day trek via waterfalls and
scenic coutryside to minority
villages. Trek 5-6 hours. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Vieng Phoukha. Trek
trough rice fields and forest. Lunch
at Nam Fa River and finish in Tai Lu
Village. Return to Vieng Phoukha.
Trek 5-6 hours. (B, L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Vieng Phoukha. Trek
to Khmu Village to explore an
old-growth forest. Afternoon visit
cave. Return to Vieng Phoukha. Trek
4-5 hours. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Vieng Phoukha-Luang
Namtha. Morning drive road through
mountains. Transfer to hotel. At
leisure to explore Luang Namtha. (B,L,D)
|
| Day 6 |
: |
Depart Luang Namtha.
After breakfast flight to Vientiane
with Lao Airlines. (B)
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TREK LUANG PRABANG - 3 days/2 nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Cycle out of town and see highlights
along the way. Afternoon scenic
elephant ride. Dinner cruise on
Drifer (floating hut) on Nam Khan
River. (L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Morning go to see elephants bathing.
Afternoon trek to visit villages and
the Tad Sae Waterfalls. Return to
the lodge by motorboat. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
After breakfast transfer back to
your next destination in Luang
Prabang. (B) |
UNDISCOVERED LAOS HILL TRIBES - 10 days/9
nights
| Day 1 |
: |
Luang Prabang.
Visit Kuang Si Waterfall. Rest of
the day at leisure. In the evening
enjoy a baci ceremony with dinner.
Overnight in Luang Prabang. (L,D) |
| Day 2 |
: |
Luang Prabang-Nong
Khiow. Drive a great river road to
Nong Khiow. Take a slow boat on Nam
Ou River to Muang Ngoi for lunch.
Continue boat cruise to Muang Khua.
Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 3 |
: |
Muang Khua-Akha
Village. Trek the mountain for 2
hours to a Khmu village and continue
for 3 hours to an Akha village.
Overnight in homestay in Akha
Village. (B,L,D) |
| Day 4 |
: |
Akha Village-Muang
Khua. Visit Khmu and Tai Dam
minority villages. Trek to road and
transfer by car to Muang Khua.
Overnight in hotel in Muang Khua. (B,L,D) |
| Day 5 |
: |
Muang
Khua-Phongsaly. Drive through the
mountains with dense forest and
jungle canopy to Phongsaly on dirt
road. Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D)
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| Day 6 |
: |
Phongsaly-Ban Ta.
Trek to visit hilltribe villages and
the Phounoy ethnic communities.
3-hour trek. Overnight in homestay.
(B,L,D)
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| Day 7 |
: |
Ban Ta-Ban Tapun.
Continue trekking to Ban Nam Gun - a
Ho ethnic group. Trek about 5 hours.
Overnight with the Ako Tribe in
homestay. (B,L,D) |
| Day 8 |
: |
Ban Tapun-Phongsaly.
Follow a trail to Bou Neua. Drive
21km to Phongsaly. 3-hour trek.
Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D) |
| Day 9 |
: |
Kengkok-Kammouane.
Drive 270km to Na Hin Village in
Kammoune area with limestone
mountains. Afternoon trekking in
protect forest. (B,L,D) |
| Day
10 |
: |
Muang Khua-Luang
Prapang. Drive to Luang Prabang. At
leisure until transfer to airport. (B,L) |
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