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Code: |
LWT 05 |
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Routes: |
Unknown northern
provinces - Cycling in Udomxay and
village visits - Phongsali: sleepy,
colonial hilltop town - unique Akha
Trekking 2 Days - village overnight -
Nam Ou green valley river journey -
Muang Ngoi tranquil, hidden paradise -
Muang Ngoi activity package: caves,
waterfalls, mountains |
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Duration: |
10 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : Start from Luang Prabang to
Udomxay
Day 2 : Udomxay biking tour
Day 3
: Udomxay to Phongsali - village visits
Day 4
: Phongsali
Day 5 : Akha Trek and
mountain world
Day 6 : Akha Trek and
river journey on Nam Ou
Day 7 : River of
the North - Nam Ou - Rugged Mountains
Day 8 : Muang Ngoi - jewel of nature! River,
mountains, villages, newly discovered cave
Day 9 : Muang Ngoi - Waterfall and river
cruise
Day 10 : Muang Ngoi to 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 1: Start from Luang
Prabang to Udomxay (private bus)
and make your way up north into the beautiful area of
the Nam Ou which winds through wonderful landscapes and
mountains. From here we take a small side road to
Udomxay. Along the way we will visit small villages of
the Hmong who live high up in the mountainous areas.
Arriving in Udomxay we take a walk on the nearby temple
hill. Overnight in Guesthouse L
DAY 2.
Udomxay biking tour
Udomxay is a place where not many people stop. So be
sure that we will discover some remote and nice areas on
our half day biking tour. Also a waterfall visit can be
included and the visit to the nearby "hot spring". B-L
DAY 3.
Udomxay to Phongsali - village visits
A wonderful drive brings us up into the remote northern region of
Laos between the borders of China and Vietnam. Many small villages
along the way invite us for a small walk - and amazing is what we
will experience. An ethnic diversity invites us to learn about the
people living here. Rice paddies next to the road and the wonderful
green mountains are a pleasure for the eyes. Arriving Phongsali in
the evening we will find a sleepy little town on the top of a hill.
Located around 1400 meters above see level this place has its own
charm. Overnight in Hotel B-L
DAY 4.
Phongsali
This little provincial capital offers some soft activities for this
day. We will take the time to walk around the old colonial quarter
of the town and along a small trail to a small stupa. This short
walk will treat us with great views into the surrounding mountains
and on clear skiey even with sights over to Vietnam…Preparations
for the Akha-Trek will be done today in the afternoon. Overnight in
Hotel B-L
DAY 5.
Akha Trek and mountain world
- 5-6 hrs. Trekking
Early in the morning we collect our small trekking bags and drive
down to the Nam Ou river about 20 km from Phongsali. From here we
will start to ascent into the mountain world which is inhabited from
different ethnic groups. Our aim is to get to know the Akha people
who live a very simple life here in the mountains. Their villages
nestled in the high ridges of green mountains it seems as we are
travelling back in time the higher we come. After some good 5-6 hrs.
of walking we arrive in the village that will host us for the night.
Normally the private house of the Chief of the village will give us
a place to sleep. Our interpreters will help us to find out about
their unique way of life… Village overnight B-L-D
DAY 6.
Akha Trek and river journey on Nam Ou
waking up in the early morning we can experience how the Akha spread
out for their daily work. Their life is hard and also the young have
to help. We have enough time to observe this life that appears to us
like hundreds of years ago. The traditional cloths, the unique way
of house construction and the cultural heritage is as different as
we can think. Packed with loads of impressions we head out to walk
back to the river, about 3-4 hrs. away from here. Arriving back in
basic civilisation we take a boat to Muang Khua. Depending on the
season another night in a simple guesthouse is included here!
Overnight in simple Guesthouse in Hat Sa or Muang Khua B-L-D
DAY 7.
River of the North - Nam Ou - Rugged Mountains
Descending the Nam Ou river we will discover on of the most remote
river areas of northern Laos. To manage the distance we will take
speed boats that drive us through amazing countryside. Rugged
mountains, jungle covered hills and small villages along the way are
our guides to the little sleepy village of Muang Ngoi. Here we enjoy
our evening in small bungalows near the river, the green mountains
always in sight. Overnight in simple Bungalows B-L-D
DAY 8.
Muang Ngoi - jewel of nature! River, mountains, villages, newly
discovered cave
Today we take our time and explore the wonderful area by foot and
boat. Along the river we will stop to see a village and a newly
discovered cave invites us for some hours in the darkness. The
countryside awaits us with magnificent views into the steep and
jungle covered mountain world around us. The whole tour will take
about 4-5 hrs. which gives us enough time to relax in the tranquil
atmosphere of Muang Ngoi in the afternoon. Overnight in simple
Bungalow B-L-D
DAY 9.
Muang Ngoi - Waterfall and river cruise
Another wonderful activity day offers us a soft trekking tour to a
nearby waterfall as well as enough time to explore another cave
about an hour away from Muang Ngoi. We will take some time on the
river and for a village visit. The later afternoon is free.
Overnight in simple Bungalow B-L
DAY 10.
Muang Ngoi to Luang Prabang
During the morning we relax in the quiet atmosphere of Muang Ngoi.
With a small boat we ride down the Nam OU river. Our last
opportunity to see the stunning landscape. A three hour bus ride
will bring us back to the world heritage town of Luang Prabang. B-L
