Laos Trekking tour

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An off the beaten track glimpse into the lives of the Northern Laos villagers. Trek through the jungles, stay the night in local villages and learn about the simple and timeless culture of the wonderfully welcoming Laos people
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    An off the beaten track glimpse into the lives of the Northern Laos villagers. Trek through the jungles, stay the night in local villages and learn about the simple and timeless culture of the wonderfully welcoming Laos people

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLuang Namtha
End CityNong Khiaw

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Thailand

Attractions

  • Chiang Rai

Trip includes

    • Transportation in private vehicle
    • Accommodation in twin shared room
    • Domestic air ticket as stated only
    • Private Boat trip as stated in above sights
    • English speaking guide (Other languages available)
    • Admission fee to indicated sights
    • Meals: daily breakfast at hotel, lunch/dinner where stated only
    • Gov't tax and service charge
    • Luggage handling and drinking water

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Chiang Rai and transfer to hotel
Meet and greet at Chiang Rai airport, Thailand when you will be transferred to your hotel where you have the rest of the day at leisure.

OVERNIGHT:
Chiang Rai hotel

EXTRAS:
Extra day in Chiang Rai - pre-tour, Single Room Supplement (LATMLT)

Day 2: Huay Xai to Luang Namtha
Today we travel from our accommodation to Huay Xai. Following your completion of border formalities, we head out of the town to Luang Namtha. This road has recently been improved, and is now a very smooth and comfortable drive. We visit hill tribe villages along the road at Muang Phouka and other surrounding areas. We arrive in Luang Namtha in the afternoon where you have the rest of the day at leisure.

OVERNIGHT:
Luang Namtha hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 3: Luang Namtha, full day trekking
The trip starts with a climb up to Phoumpok Stupa a great view point, offering panoramic views of Luang Nam Tha town. We then head into the jungle with your local guide, who will show you the different types of medicines and foods you can collect in the forest. For lunch...
OVERNIGHT:
Luang Namtha hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Luang Namtha, drive to Oudomxay
You have the morning at leisure to relax in beautiful surroundings, before we get back on the road, heading south to the town of Oudomxay. After making a number of stops to admire the scenery, we reach Oudomxay by late afternoon. Overnight in Oudomxay.

OVERNIGHT:
Oudomxay hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 5: Oudomxay to Muang Ngoi via Muang Khua
The local market also attracts numerous ethnic minorities who converge from the surrounding mountainsides or valley to barter and trade their goods. We visit this congregation before setting off on our journey east to the riverside town of Muang Khua. En route we have th...
OVERNIGHT:
Muang Ngoi hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Muang Ngoi, trekking & homestay
This morning, we begin trekking 2 hours to Ban Houay Boor (a Khmu and T'ai Deng ethnic village). After lunch at villager's home in Ban Houay Boor, continue trekking in the afternoon to Ban Na (a T'ai Deng village) and Ban Houaisene, where we stay overnight at community bamboo guesthouse. Before dinner, enjoy a Baci ceremony and traditional music show with the villagers.

OVERNIGHT:
Homestay

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Muang Ngoi to Nong Khiaw by boat
This morning, after breakfast, we begin trekking through the rice fields and beautiful landscape back to Muang Ngoi. We then embark a long tail traditional boat for a leisurely 1hour trip downstream on the Nam Ou River, enjoying the lush green forests and landscape until arrival at Nong Khiaw. Afternoon at leisure.

OVERNIGHT:
Nong Khiaw hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 8: Nong Khiaw, full day trekking
Full day trekking around Nong Khiaw, or for more adventurous clients the new 1-day 100 waterfalls adventure trail can be enjoyed. For anyone wishing to enjoy a truly stunning experience on the newly discovered 100 waterfalls adventure trail, we'll start the day with a pe...
OVERNIGHT:
Nong Khiaw hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9: Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang by boat
Continuing by long tail boat down the Nam Ou River, we stop to visit the mysterious caves of Pak Ou, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. We continue our trip down the river to the ...
OVERNIGHT:
Luang Prabang hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 10: Luang Prabang, half day city tour
This morning we begin our walking tour taking in some the cities most beautiful temples. Depending on the rest of your programme this may include the magnificent Wat Xiengthong, with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, representing the classical Luang Prabang style, as...
OVERNIGHT:
Luang Prabang hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast

Day 11: Luang Prabang, visit Kuang Si Waterfall
Leaving Luang Prabang with your private guide and driver, you travel for around one hour and twenty minutes out of the town. On the way you pass through beautiful scenery and rural landscapes with rice terraces and pineapple fields. You visit Ban Longlao a local H'mong v...
OVERNIGHT:
Luang Prabang hotel

MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch

Day 12: Luang Prabang, free time then depart
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departing flight.

OVERNIGHT:
N/A

MEALS:
Breakfast

EXTRAS:
Extra day in Luang Prabang - post-tour

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What's excluded

    • Visa stamping fee on arrival
    • International air tickets to/from Laos
    • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
    • Single room (quoted separately)
    • Other foreign language guide (fee may apply)
    • Peak tourist season or special event rates
    • Child or adult in triple sharing room
    • Tipping, drinks, meals not indicated on itinerary
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