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Laos Adventure 7 days

Code:       TLP07- A   

Routes:   Luang Prabang - Muang Khua - Saen Luang - Ban Lahang - Muong Ngoi - Nong Khoiw  -  Luang Prabang

Duration:  7 Days /6 Nights

Features: This is a mix of culture and nature, including your time in old Luang Prabang, treks to traditional villages and more to experiences in the hidden gems of Laos.

Trip Itinerary

Today we begin our drive to Muang Khua, enjoying the lush green forests and the landscape. We visit this congregation before setting off on our journey along the Nambak River to Muong La. Here we have the chance to visit the intriguing Pra Xack Kham Temple with its sacred Buddha image. As we continue from Muong La towards Muong Khoua, the roads begin to deteriorate but the drive is very interesting as we pass through some stunning landscape. Overnight in Muong Khoua, Sernnaly Hotel - Standard

 

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, hotel.

Depart from your hotel at 8:00 AM and go from Song Theo to the Houy Yang Village for about 8 KM. We see the upland rice field of Akha Loma. The traditional picnic lunch is served on the way under the big tree for shade. After lunch, we continue our trek to the higher mountain to see the beautiful landscape and take photos. You arrive in the village before sunset in the evening. While waiting for dinner, you can walk around the village to see the culture and traditions. After dinner, you get an Akha massage at a local house in the village. (Homestay) 

 

Trekking Distance: 9 km (about 6 hours)

Trail Difficulty: 2-3/5

 

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, all meals, homestay and permits.

After breakfast at the homestay, we start trekking through the young forest and the green mountains for about 2,5 hours. There, you see the Khmu rice field and huts built of bamboo and rattan leaves. One hour later, you have a lunch in the Khmu village. After lunch, you continue your trek for one more hour to reach another village, it’s near a river (March-June). There, you can swim and take a break for 20 minutes and catch the boat on the Nam Ou river down to Muang Khua. Check in at your hotel and stay overnight in Muang Khua.

 

Trekking Distance: 8 km (about  5 - 6 hours)

Trail Difficulty: 2-3/5

Sernnaly Hotel - Standard

 

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, breakfast, lunch, hotel.

Since Nam Ou is blocked by the dam making and we will drive on or private car to Nong Khiaw via Oudomxay (it will be the same road as we took on day 1). Arrive Nong Khiaw for overnight.

 

Nong Kiau Riverside – Standard

 

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, breakfast, hotel.

The riverside village of Muang Ngoi is set against the stunning mountain backdrop and still retains the old age traditions. Meet at 9:00 AM and begin trekking for 30 minutes to visit Tham Kaang, the former sheltering cave for local villagers during the Indochina War (1960-1972). We return to Muang Ngoi and does a 1:30-hour boat down to Nong Khiaw. Overnight in Nong Khiaw.

 

Nong Kiau Riverside - Standard

 

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, breakfast, hotel.

This day trip is an easy one and you will see all the best along the river in one day! You will visit Khmu villages in the countryside and the stunning Tad Mork waterfall! 

 

Approximately: 2 hours boating, 2 hours walking & 2.5 hours kayaking

 

Overnight in Nong Khaiw

Nong Kiau Riverside - Standard

 

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, breakfast, boat trip, kayak, hotel.

Today, we drive South and cross the river to visit the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, which are two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. On our way back, we stop at the village of Ban Xang Hai, famous for its production of Lao rice wine. Arrive in Luang Prabang around 5:30 PM. The tour ends here. 

 

Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fees, breakfast, boat trip.