Luang Prabang trekking tour : This is a two day medium trek adventure with great landscapes and communication with local people and seeing their daily life. The trek follows the slopes and hills of a huge mountain range and passes along Khamu and Hmong ethnic villages. Get to meet the local people and even stay overnight in one of the small family home-stays. You will get an introduction to Lao Loum, Lao Theung, and Lao Sung people and culture. Share life and get to know the real Lao countryside especially in Luang Prabang. As you walk through this area you help the communities through your contributions. The tour also includes a short visit to the Elephant Village and the Tad Sae waterfalls.
Highlights:
* Trekkin in Laos - medium Trek Great landscapes and mountain hiking
* Authentic interactions with Khmu and Hmong hill tribers along trails and in villages.
* Trekking 300-700m through layers of flora and fauna in Laos’s deciduous forest and agricultural areas
* Evening activities and overnight stay in Khmu village home stay.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Luang Prabang trekking tours: (6-7 hours trekking)
Trek two hours through rice paddies, middle canopy and steep slopes to a Khmu Village where children greet you. Ascend another hour along ridges, limestone grottos and rocky slopes for lunch at a Hmong Village. Mountains and valleys offer many opportunities to experience a variety of flora and fauna. Stop, look, listen and ask your guide about the life teeming around you. Approach Khamu village for overnight stay in family guest house. Dine with locals and join a cultural activity. Take a Rest peacefully at comfortable guest house after Lao Whiskey.
Homestay overnight at: Khamu village local’ house
Day 2: Luang Prabang trekking tours (4-5 hours trekking)
Enjoy breakfast and set out for two hour trek along river bed.
Visit Khmu village. Enjoy boat ride on Nam Khan (center of village life) to the Elephant Village for a visit and dip in the river if you want.Rate: On request
Trip includes:
* Join in transportation to Trek start point 8:30 a.m.
* Knowledgeable, local English speaking guide
* Local village guide
* Lao Loum, Lao Theung, and Sung village encounter
* Local river boat services
* Food in local village, fruit, drinking water
* 'Fair Trek' village fund contributions
* Visit at the Elephant Lodge, Elephant Village
* entrance fees, local permission, taxes
