THE HIDDEN GEMS OF NORTHERN LAOS 4DAYS

Day 1: Arrival Luang Prabang

Good morning and welcome to Luang Prabang. Airport pick up and transfer to your hotel for check in. Short rest then start out for our half day tour to visit the National Museum (closed Tuesdays), the former Royal Palace, the impressive Stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham at Wat Mai. The next stops include Wat Xieng Thong, Ban Phanom village, and Ban Xang Khong - a village famous for handmade Sa paper. Back to your hotel for about 5:00 PM. Free on your own.

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

 

Day 2: Luang Prabang –Ban Suan Luang – Ban Houay Yen – Ban Tin Pha

Drive south approximately 45 minutes to Ban Suan Luang where we cross a small motor boat to Ban Houay Yen, a Khmu village. From here, begin our trek through beautiful green forest and rice fields. You may encounter the local farmers working in their fields and have a short chat we them. The trek leads us up hill under the bamboo forest for approximately 2 hours to Ban Tin Pha, an abandon village of Hmong tribe where your guide explains to you how these people earn their livings in this small ominous area. We end up the trek today at Ban Houay Fai where we spend the night.

Trekking Distance: 7-8 km (about 4-5 hours)

Trail Difficulty: 2-3/5

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

 

Day 3: Ban Houay Fai - Tad Sae Waterfall– Luang Prabang

After breakfast we continue trekking on a small tractor road approximately 2 hours to Tad sae Waterfall. Here we enjoy swimming in a beautiful pools of the waterfall. Lunch is served at local restaurant near the falls. Afterwards, we take a boat cross the Nam Khan River to Ban Annsavan where our driver is awaiting to pick us up and drive to Luang Prabang around late afternoon.

Trekking Distance: 4-5 km (about 2.5 hours)

Trail Difficulty: 2-3/5

Inclusion: Breakfast, lunch, guide, entrance fee, drinking water, hotel.

 

Day 4: Departure Luang Prabang

Breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your flight you may have some more time for shopping. We will transfer you to the airport in time for your flight to your next destination.

Inclusion: Airport transfer, breakfast.

 

COSTS: US$398/person for group from 4 people

 

S.S is used for Single Supplement: A surcharge added to the cost per person when one wants to have her/his own room.

Costs are $ US NET 3% surcharge if pay by credit card. Other surcharges might be applied such as Tet holidays.

Inclusion: See inclusive items listed after each day

Exclusion: Visa, insurance, drinks, personal expenses, others not mentioned in details, tips are welcome!

 

ORGANISATION

Tour guide: English speaking guide only day activity.

Vans: Private minivan for airport transfer/pickup, truck for pickup and transfer for trekking tour.

Hotel: We use standard 3star standard hotels with twin shared room. Upgrade is available on request. Except one night at homestay.

Meals: Laos foods. If you have any allergies, special requests or if you are on a special diet please let us know. We will arrange it for you in advance.

Seasonal Preparation: Best time to travel is dried season from November to May, but raining season (June to October) can make this trek via some streams difficult, check with our travel consultant for more details before booking.

What to bring: Passport, warm clothes, change of clothes to get wet, sun-glasses & hat, toiletries, towel, sun-block, insect repellent, flashlights, proper trekking shoes to get wet, personal first aid kit & medicines, small VND notes for buying drinks. If you feel the need then cable lock for your bags is recommended.

Experience: This trekking is at intermediate level and you should be prepared for it. Nevertheless, our guide will be flexible to suggest you the most proper trekking route adapted to your physical fitness.

Time: The trekking & cycling time is approximate and depends on the weather and the walking speed.

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