From Houay Xai, trek Nam Ha forest with Khmu guides, community village stays, Namkat Yorla Pa, Muang La trek, Nam Ou cruise, arrive Luang Prabang via Pak Ou.
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Detailed Itinerary
Journée avec guide francophone
Welcome at Houay Xai border crossing (opposite Chiang Khong, Thailand). Transfer by private minibus to Luang Namtha, a peaceful town surrounded by ethnic minority villages and pristine nature.
Journée avec guide francophone
Tuk-tuk to trek starting point via local market. Trek begins at Nam Ha village with Khmu local guide. Learn about medicinal plants, edible leaves, set up traditional hunter camp, prepare Khmu jungle food. Night camping in forest.
Journée avec guide francophone
Wake early to hear wildlife sounds from mountain peaks. Cross Nam Ha river. Traditional lunch in Nalan village (ASEAN Community Based Tourism award winner 2018). Discover Khmu culture and traditions. Community activities after dinner.
Journée avec guide francophone
Visit the village, try Lao coffee or local tea in bamboo cup, practice crossbow shooting and hand rice pounding. Trek through forest to Nalan village path. 2-hour easy hike to Chalernsouk village. Tuk-tuk back to Luang Namtha.
Journée avec guide francophone
Drive to Oudomxay through beautiful mountain landscapes with ethnic minority village stops. Visit Mont Phou That for panoramic view. Continue to Namkat Yorla Pa resort.
Journée avec guide francophone
Drive to Muang La. 15-min walk to Pak Khai with views over Nam Pak river and terraced rice fields. Trek through narrow green paths and streams. Meet farmers in rice fields. 1.5h trek to Ban Phavie Khamu hilltop village. Afternoon waterfall swim.
Journée sans guide
Full free day to enjoy resort activities: jungle trekking, ATV, cycling, tree climbing. At your own expense payable on site.
Journée avec guide francophone
Drive to Muang Khua. Stop at Khamu village and local market (seasonal). Private boat cruise on Nam Ou river to Nong Khiau (5h). Stop at Muang Ngoi villages. Arrive in spectacular karst landscape.
Journée avec guide francophone
Boat cruise on Nam Ou. Stop at riverside Lao village. Trek to the recently discovered hundred waterfalls (first explored October 2008). Learn about river village life. Return by traditional pirogue to Nong Khiau.
Journée avec guide francophone
Drive to Nam Ou-Mekong confluence. Visit sacred Pak Ou caves housing hundreds of Buddha statues left by pilgrims for generations. Board traditional Mekong boat downstream to Luang Prabang.