Luang Prabang Trekking Tour 4 days: Explore Luang Prabang
Overview
Overview
Described as the jewel of Laos’ crown, the city is an ancient town located in the North, at the heart of the mountainous region. Moreover, this city serves as a great jumping off point for trekking to remote villages in the region. We designed this tour for travelers who want to explore Luang Prabang on an unique way.
Beside the highlights sites such as Vat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang’s National Museum, you also have chance to access to the ethnic villages, conquer the mountain, and stay with the local. This tour will not only be a trek be a nice change from Luang Prabang, it'll also allow you to learn more about this fascinating country and its people.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit some famous highlight site inside Luang Prabang
- Conquer the Phousi mountain
- Access the ethnic villages to learn more about their culture and life style
- Trek across rice paddies, farm land and forest and experience the true of natural beauty of Luang Prabang.
Itinerary
Then we make our stop at Vat Mai which brings us a chance to enjoy the impressive architecture of this Laotian city’s unique architecture. After experiencing the Luang Prabang’s rich religious heritage, continue your trip to climb to the top of Mount Phousi which is considered the city’s geographical center and a great lookout place. Have a closer look at the golden stupa sitting at the peak as you soak up the sweeping views of the surrounding countryside.
The last destination of our tour today would be Luang Prabang’s National Museum, once the country’s royal palace and home to King Sisavangvong in the early 20th century. Explore the museum’s a range of personal artifacts from the Lao royal family as well as the Phra Bang Buddha image and throne from the country’s Lan Xang Kingdom.
After breakfast at the hotel, head 40 kilometers north of Luang Prabang to the Khmu village of Ban Huay Lo. The day’s trekking trail passes through rice paddies, forest and waterfalls. During the trek, visit the Hmong village of Pha Phuang where a local lunch awaits. After re-energizing, continue trekking uphill until reaching Khmu and Hmong villages on the mountain top. Learn more about Hmong culture from the host family in an overnight homestay at Ban Mok Chong.
Transfer: 1 hour
Trekking: 6 hours – level hard
Lunch is served in the Khmu village of Ban Nasavang.
After lunch, continue trekking by following a local Khmu trail. On the way, stop at scenic waterfalls, a perfect place to relax. Continue trekking until reaching the village of Ban Huay, where the vehicle is waiting to provide transport back to town.
Transfer from Hauy Vang to Luang Prabang: 45 mins
Trekking: 5 hrs Difficulty: Medium
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
- Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
- Lunch or dinner as specified in the itinerary
- Boat, cruise on the river (if any)
- Water & cool towels
- Government taxes & service charge
Tour excludes:
- Laos Visa stamp fee
- International airfare and departure taxes
- Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
- Early check in/ late check out
- Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
- Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
- Surcharged for Public holidays
- Drinks and meal not mentioned
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
- Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
- Gratuities/ Tipping
- All other services not specified in the itinerary
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