Code:	LWT 04
Routes:	LUANG PRABANG - OUDOMXAI - MUANG KUA - MUANG NGOI -  A DAY OF ACTIVITY AROUND MUANG NGOI -  LUANG PRABANG
Duration:	5 Days

Itinerary in brief

Day 1   : LUANG PRABANG - OUDOMXAI
Day 2   : OUDOMXAI - MUANG KUA
Day 3   : MUANG KUA - MUANG NGOI
Day 4   : A DAY OF ACTIVITY AROUND MUANG NGOI
Day 5   : MUANG NGOI - LUANG PRABANG

If you want to get an impression about the ethnic diversity within a soft adventure package...,than this could be your choice!!
Local markets, impressive landscapes, rivers and villages and the still little developed regions are visited during this tour. Everyone can do it, everyone likes it...and it is still a great experience even for families!  

Detail Itinerary

Day 01 : LUANG PRABANG - OUDOMXAI.
In the morning we start with our private car/van to Oudomxai province north of Luang Prabang. During our drive you get the chance to see some beautiful sceneries and landscapes as the mountains arise from deep valley in northern Laos . Our lunch we will take in the little town of   Pakmong . On the way we have short stops for exploration and some village visits. Along the way some Hmong and Khmu villages are found. We arrive Oudomxai in the afternoon - free time to see a bit of a typical quiet northern Laos town. Visit local market if there is enough time. Overnight in Hotel - / L / -

Day 02 : OUDOMXAI - MUANG KUA.
After our breakfast we continue by car through some more remote areas and beautiful countryside to Muang Kua which lies on the wonderful Nam Ou river. Along the way we can stop to visit Villages of Akha and Khmu tribes. A short impression of their way of life will be a special experience for you. Lunch will be served along the way. In the afternoon we arrive in Muang Kua. Depending on time you can still go out for some exploration within the small town. Overnight at hotel. B / L / -

Day 03 : MUANG KUA - MUANG NGOI.
After breakfast we start heading out to have a look around in town or on the river banks. We will see the local market and move on to the traditional boats that wait for guests on the river. Than we make our way down stream on Nam Ou river to Muang Ngoi, a little village with basic toursit infrastructure. Picnic lunch is on the way or in a little village. On the way we have different stops to visit Ban Hadsaphuai (Khmu village) and other places. The countryside and landscape is stunning and a beautiful mixture between river, mountains and jungle. It is thought to be one of the most beautiful sights of this area with rocks, cliffs and amazing rock formations rising into the sky... Afternoon arrival in Muang Ngoi. Overnight in simple Bungalows!*  
B / L / -

Day 04 : A DAY OF ACTIVITY AROUND MUANG NGOI
waking up in this great scenery is something special, but our day of activity will add some highlights to that. Early morning we start with our boat to go down the river for further visits along the way. We stop to see a Lao Loum (Low land Lao) village.   After that we start for our activity day and for our trekking. It is a 2 hours Trek to Ban Pha Yoong (a Hmong ethic village), then we continue to visit Ban Tad Lene(a Khmu village). Along the way we find a picturesque scenery of mountains and rice paddies and rural life maybe like hundreds of years ago in the modern world. Lunch will be served along the way. After the Trek we return in the afternoon to Muang Ngoi. Night in Simple Bungalows*
/ L / -

Day 05 : MUANG NGOI - LUANG PRABANG.
After breakfast, continue to take the boat downstream to Luang Prabang, on the way stopover to visit the famous Buddha's cave of Pak Ou . Arrival in Luang Prabang would be between 4-5 p.m., Transfer to your hotel - End of service!
B / L / -

Including
all transfer, English speaking guide, trekking guide, boat fees, nights in Hotels and Guest houses, meals as mentioned, activities as per itinerary, entrance fees, permissions, local taxes and boat charges

NOT included:
Tips, personal expenses, drinks, meals not mentioned in itinerary

*please note
that all the accomodatioin in Muang Ngoi is very basic. Bathroom are shared fascilities and there is no electricity at night. Restaurants have generators and candles are provided for the nights!