Duration: 4 days 3 nights
Start: Vientiane / Finish: Luang Prabang
Destinations included: Luang Prabang
Price from: $335/person
This tour offers a great combination of sightseeing, trekking and homestay in a minority village. Firstly, discover the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang, with its charming French colonial architecture and inspiring Budhist temples. Then embark on a 2-day trek through the surrounding hillside and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Overnight in a Khmu minority village to experience the local life.
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
Soaking up the beautiful colonial architecture World Heritage
Trekking and homestay in the minority village
Enjoying the beautiful and peaceful landscape
Experiencing the local life in depth
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- Carefully selected accommodation with breakfast
- Other meals listed in the itinerary
- Expert English-speaking local guide
- Tours as mentioned and air-conditioned transfers
- Sightseeing and permit fees during guided times
- Boat cruises and rides while on tour
- Service charges and government VAT tax
TOUR MAP
ITINERARY BY DAY
Day 1: Luang Prabang Arrival – Discover World Heritage & Temple Sites
Welcome to Luang Prabang! Upon arrival, you will meet your guide and transfer to the hotel.
After a break, visit National museum, we visit the impressive stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham, Wat Mai; visit Wat Xieng Thong, we then climb up to the top of Phousi Mount for an enjoyable exploration of the sacred, gilded stupa as well as a beautiful sunset view of the city and the Mekong River. From there, we explore Street Night Market, where you can find the lovely collection of handicrafts and handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang.
Wat Ho Pha Bang in Luang Prabang
Day 2: Trekking – Minority Villages – Traditional Ceremony – Homestay
We depart from Luang Prabang and drive north and uphill for about 1 ½ hours to the trek starting point. At Ban Pak Chaek, we cross the Ou River by a fishing boat and walk past Pak Chaek of a Lao Leu village. Through a valley and some rice fields we trek along in this beautiful landscape before we arrive at Huay Thuom and Yha Nang villages, which are inhabited by the Khmu ethnic minority. Get a good insight into village life during your overnight stay. Enjoy Ba Sii ceremony before dinner. Homestay at Ban Yha Nang.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Duration: approx. 1 ½ hour transfer/ 6-7 hours trekking.
Day 3: Trekking – Picnic on Mountain Top – Luang Prabang
After breakfast, we walk past an area where Hmong people are mining gold and see the Pha Pon Golden Mountain. We trek to the top of the mountain that offers a great view and stop for local picnic lunch. We continue the trek from Pha Pon area to Ban Hat Huay (Khmu). From here, we return to Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang prabang.
Optional: getting a traditional spa is good option for you tonight. Please request our operator for the reservation in advance.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Duration: approx. 1 hour transfer / 6 hours trekking
Luang Prabang sighteeing & trekking – countrydise
Day 4: Optional Program – Next Destination
After breakfast, relax before you transfer to the airport, or enjoy our optional program.
Meals included: breakfast
