Brief itinerary:
Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival (Meals: None)
Arrival and free time at leisure
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang (Meals: B, L)
Luang Prabang City Tour
Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 3: WATERFALL AND MOUNTAIN TREK TO HMONG VILLAGE HOMESTAY (L,D)
Overnight at a village homestay.
DAY 4: JUNGLE TREK TO A MOUNTAINSIDE HOMESTAY (B,L,D)
Overnight at a mountainside homestay.
DAY 5: DESCENT FROM THE MOUNTAINS AND RETURN TO NONG KHIAW TOWN (B,L)
There are two trails you can choose from on the last day:
The first is a shorter trail and is coded NKT-3AM:
The second and longer trail option is coded NKT-3BM:
Note: Be sure to bring good hiking shoes as the trails can be slippery with rain. Trail conditions and hiking times can increase if there is rain.
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Day 1: Luang Prabang arrival (Meals: None)
Pick upon arrival in airport, transfer to the hotel mto check-in, the rest of the day by yourself.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
Day 2: Luang Prabang (Meals: B, L)
Luang Prabang City Tour, you will first visit the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We then embark on a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which also gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside, before reaching the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Along the way, we stop at the village of Ban Xanghai, where they make the local rice wine.
On arrival back in the city, we also have time to visit Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts; before ascending the 329 steps to the top of Phousi Hill for a beautiful sunset view of the city and its glowing reflection on the Mekong River. The tour ends after a visit to the famous Night Market, where you can find a lovely collection of handmade textiles made by local and hilltribe people surrounding Luang Prabang.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 3: WATERFALL AND MOUNTAIN TREK TO HMONG VILLAGE HOMESTAY (L,D)
Meet your guide in Nong Khiaw before driving 40 minutes to a small village. We’ll begin with a walk along a simple countryside road to the trailhead of the waterfall.
Enter the jungle at the base of the waterfall and hike up and through a lush green paradise of huge trees, moss covered rocks, and ferns. At the top of the waterfall the trail levels out and crosses rice paddies until we reach the remote Hmong village. Total trekking is medium difficulty 7 km taking about 3-4 hours.
The village is large with lots to explore and see. We’ll enjoy a local style dinner. Take your time to explore the place by yourself and with your guide. You’ll find your hosts warm and welcoming during this village homestay.
DAY 4: JUNGLE TREK TO A MOUNTAINSIDE HOMESTAY (B,L,D)
Wake to breakfast prepared by your guide and begin the second day of trekking. Traverse 11 km of valley and mountains today and end in a remote village on a mountainside. We’ll overnight with a warm and welcoming family in the lower part of the village. At your leisure, hike up to the upper part of the village on the mountain for spectacular views over countless mountain peaks.
DAY 5: DESCENT FROM THE MOUNTAINS AND RETURN TO NONG KHIAW TOWN (B,L)
There are two trails you can choose from on the last day. The first is a shorter trail and is coded NKT-3AM:
Today we hike from the mountain tops down to a village in the valley where we are picked up for return to Nong Khiaw. In the morning hours, the view is particularly stunning and we’ll pass through particularly beautiful jungle followed by a valley of rice paddies until we reach the village near the Nam Ou River. Total hiking time is about 2.5-3 hours covering 7 km.
Transfer by vehicle to about 15 minutes to Nong Khiaw town. You'll be back early afternoon in time to relax and explore Nong Khiaw.
The second and longer trail option is coded NKT-3BM:
This trail takes you from mountain tops to the Nam Ou River to transfer finally by boat 25 minutes to Nong Khiaw. The trail is medium to difficult (if wet) covering 11 kilometers and normally taking about 6 hours.
Note: Be sure to bring good hiking shoes as the trails can be slippery with rain. Trail conditions and hiking times can increase if there is rain.
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