Experience The Real Vietnam
Experience The Real Vietnam
Briefing activities:
Day 1: Luang Prabang – Ban Huay Lo – Ban Mok Chung
Day 2: Ban Mok Chung – Ban Nasavang – Ban Huay Kok
Day 3: Ban Huay Kok – Huaykha – Ban Pak Chaek
Day 4: Ban Pak Chaek – Ban Huay Leuang – Ban Hadko
Day 5: Ban Hadko – Pak Ou Cave – Ban Xang Hai – Luang Prabang – Nam Ou River
Outdoor activities such as trekking and kayaking would be one of the great ways to experience the real Laos. This Trip takes you into several villages of the most prominent ethnic groups in Northern Laos: the Khmu and Hmong. The Khmu are also called “Laos Theung” and settle at a medium-altitude, the latter, sometimes called “Laos Soung”, live in high regions along the mountain ridges. You will see two scenic waterfalls on day 3. Day 4 and 5 are spent kayaking and relaxing in the rural setting of the Lower Nam Ou River.
Outdoor activities such as trekking and kayaking would be one of the great ways to experience the real Laos. This Trip takes you into several villages of the most prominent ethnic groups in Northern Laos: the Khmu and Hmong. The Khmu are also called “Laos Theung” and settle at a medium-altitude, the latter, sometimes called “Laos Soung”, live in high regions along the mountain ridges. You will see two scenic waterfalls on day 3. Day 4 and 5 are spent kayaking and relaxing in the rural setting of the Lower Nam Ou River.
DAY 1:LUANG PRABANG – BAN HUAY LO – BAN MOK CHUNG – TREKKING ADVENTURE TRIPS
Trekking to visit hill tribe village in Laos
The starting point of the trek is 40 km north of Luang Prabang, in the Khmu-village of Ban Huay Lo off route 13. The trail passes through two Khmu & Hmong-villages, whilst continuously gaining height. The first Hmong-village visited is Ban Mok Chung, the second Pha Peung. You will learn more about Hmong-culture in the host village for the night, Ban Mok Chung.
Approximately: 1-hour transfer/ 5 hours trekking.
DAY 2: BAN MOK CHUNG – BAN NASAVANG – BAN HUAY KOK SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Today, we trek further into the rugged and densely forested mountains west of the Nam Ou valley. A trail leads us through remote and beautiful bamboo forest and limestone scenery. Lunch is served in the Khmu village of Ban Nasavang. We spend the night in the village of Ban Houay Kok.
Approximately: 5 hours trekking.
DAY 3: BAN HUAY KOK – HUAYKHA – BAN PAK CHAEK- KAYAKING DISCOVERY VACATIONS
After breakfast, we continue our trek passing the Khmu hill tribe of Huay Kha village and to the waterfalls Tad Ngai and Tad Noi: an idyllic place for relaxing. We make a lunch stop and time for bathing. The trek ends on the banks of the Nam Ou River in the late afternoon, at the Lao Leu village of Ban Pak Chaek the place for overnight
Approximately: 5 hours trekking
DAY 4: BAN PAK CHAEK – BAN HUAY LEUANG – BAN HADKO – KAYAKING & FISHING EXPERIENCES
After breakfast, some basic paddle instructions and practice prepare for the first day of kayaking on the Nam Ou River. People fishing The first stretch leads south of Ban Pak Chaek. Now the villagers move to another side of the Nam Ou River. We then paddle through five fun rapids (grade 1 to 2, suitable for beginners).
Kayaking on Nam Ou River
Along the way, you will get experience with local people fishing and gold panning by the river banks. The afternoon is spent in calmer waters, as the villages become more numerous, a lot of vegetable gardens can be seen on the banks. We stay overnight in the village of Lao Leu.
Approximately: 1-hour transfer/ 5 hours kayaking End of four-day trip: Return from Hadko to Luang Prabang.
DAY 5: BAN HADKO – PAK OU CAVE – BAN XANG HAI – LUANG PRABANG – NAM OU RIVER KAYAKING PACKAGES
After breakfast, the kayak continues downstream Nam Ou River over passing the Eagle Rock and limestone facing to Pak Ou Cave (Buddha Cave). After lunch, we visit Buddha statues which were collected by the royal family. The kayak will end at the Lao sticky rice winemaking village. We will be transferred back to Luang Prabang via Xang Khong, the waving and Sa paper making village.
Approximately: 1-hour driving/ 5 hours kayaking
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DAY 1:LUANG PRABANG – BAN HUAY LO – BAN MOK CHUNG – TREKKING ADVENTURE TRIPS
Trekking to visit hill tribe village in Laos
The starting point of the trek is 40 km north of Luang Prabang, in the Khmu-village of Ban Huay Lo off route 13. The trail passes through two Khmu & Hmong-villages, whilst continuously gaining height. The first Hmong-village visited is Ban Mok Chung, the second Pha Peung. You will learn more about Hmong-culture in the host village for the night, Ban Mok Chung.
Approximately: 1-hour transfer/ 5 hours trekking.
DAY 2: BAN MOK CHUNG – BAN NASAVANG – BAN HUAY KOK SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Today, we trek further into the rugged and densely forested mountains west of the Nam Ou valley. A trail leads us through remote and beautiful bamboo forest and limestone scenery. Lunch is served in the Khmu village of Ban Nasavang. We spend the night in the village of Ban Houay Kok.
Approximately: 5 hours trekking.
DAY 3: BAN HUAY KOK – HUAYKHA – BAN PAK CHAEK- KAYAKING DISCOVERY VACATIONS
After breakfast, we continue our trek passing the Khmu hill tribe of Huay Kha village and to the waterfalls Tad Ngai and Tad Noi: an idyllic place for relaxing. We make a lunch stop and time for bathing. The trek ends on the banks of the Nam Ou River in the late afternoon, at the Lao Leu village of Ban Pak Chaek the place for overnight
Approximately: 5 hours trekking
DAY 4: BAN PAK CHAEK – BAN HUAY LEUANG – BAN HADKO – KAYAKING & FISHING EXPERIENCES
After breakfast, some basic paddle instructions and practice prepare for the first day of kayaking on the Nam Ou River. People fishing The first stretch leads south of Ban Pak Chaek. Now the villagers move to another side of the Nam Ou River. We then paddle through five fun rapids (grade 1 to 2, suitable for beginners).
Kayaking on Nam Ou River
Along the way, you will get experience with local people fishing and gold panning by the river banks. The afternoon is spent in calmer waters, as the villages become more numerous, a lot of vegetable gardens can be seen on the banks. We stay overnight in the village of Lao Leu.
Approximately: 1-hour transfer/ 5 hours kayaking End of four-day trip: Return from Hadko to Luang Prabang.
DAY 5: BAN HADKO – PAK OU CAVE – BAN XANG HAI – LUANG PRABANG – NAM OU RIVER KAYAKING PACKAGES
After breakfast, the kayak continues downstream Nam Ou River over passing the Eagle Rock and limestone facing to Pak Ou Cave (Buddha Cave). After lunch, we visit Buddha statues which were collected by the royal family. The kayak will end at the Lao sticky rice winemaking village. We will be transferred back to Luang Prabang via Xang Khong, the waving and Sa paper making village.
Approximately: 1-hour driving/ 5 hours kayaking
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Include :
Transportation in private
Accommodation at the local homestay of the Hill tribe.
Local English speaking guide
Admission fee to indicated sights
Meals: daily breakfast at a local homestay.
Gov’t tax and service charge
Luggage handling and drinking water
Exclude :
Visa stamping fee on arrival
All air tickets in/to/from Laos
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Lunch or dinner unless where stated
Single room (quoted separately)
Other foreign language guides
Peak tourist season or special event rates
Tip, drinks, and other personal expenses
Please contact the Countryside Adventures Team for the best-updated cost.
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When is the best time to visit Laos?
The small, landlocked country of Laos is best visited between October and April when the weather’s warm and dry throughout.
River travel is best between November and January when high water levels make passage easy along Laos’ main waterway, the Mekong River. Visiting the Bolaven Plateau is also pleasant at this time of year.
Laos’ geography plays a major part in shaping its climate, and cool temperatures can still be found in the highlands, which lie mainly in northern, eastern, and central regions. The ‘green season’ falls between late May and October, when the rains return to the country. However, showers are usually short and sharp, having little impact on your exploration. At this time of year, the country comes to life, with waterfalls beginning to flow once more and the lush scenery attracting a variety of wildlife.
Timeless in its rural landscapes and traditional cultures, trekking through Laos is a rewarding experience as you meet locals, visit ethnic minority villages, and admire views across rice fields and forests. The far north of the country is particularly scenic, seeing little influence from the modern world, and our Laos travel guides can help you make the most of the area.
Laos also makes a great destination for families, with activities such as boat rides and kayaking appealing to all ages, while those preferring a more luxurious getaway can unwind in one of Laos’s opulent hotels, offering exceptional service and guided excursions to explore the area.
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