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Pak Ou District Explorer
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Code: |
LAKYT 06 |
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Routes: |
trekking &
kayaking/rafting |
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Duration: |
4 Days |
(3 days trekking & 1 or 2 days
kayaking)
sThis tour takes you into several
villages of the most prominent ethnic groups in Nothern Laos: the
Khmu and Hmong. The Khmu are also called "Laos Theung" and settle at
a medium altitude, the latter, sometimes called "Laos Soung", live
in high regions along the mountain ridges.
You will see two scenic waterfalls on day 3. Days 4/5 are spent
kayaking and relaxing in the rural setting of the Lower Nam Ou
River.
Day 1:
Starting point of the trek is 35 km north of Luang Prabang, in
the Khmu - village of Ban Hat Kho off route 13. The trail passes
through two Khmu - villages, whilst continuously gaining height. The
first Hmong - village visited is Ban Tham Loum, the second Phon Pha
Peung. You will learn more about Hmong - culture in the host
villlage for the night: Ban Mok Chung.
Day 2:
Trekking further into the rugged and densely forested
mountains west of the Nam ou valley, this day leads through remote
and beautiful limestone scenery. Lunch is served in the Khmu-village
of Ban Na Savang. Home-stay is in the village of Ban Houay Kok.
Day 3: Trekking
takes you to the waterfalls Tad Ngai and Tad Noi: an idyllic place
for a relaxing lunch-break and for bathing. The trek ends on the
banks of the Nam Ou River in the late afternoon, in the Khmu-village
of Ban Pak Chaek.
Day 4:
After breakfast, some basic paddle instructions and
practice prepare for the final day of kayaking on the Nam Ou River.
The first stretch south of Ban Pak Chaek takes you through five fun
rapids (grade 1 to 2, suitable for beginners). The Khmu-village of
Ban Sibounhom is visited along the way.
The afternoon is spent in calmer waters, as the villages become more
numerous, a lot of vegetable gardens can be seen on the banks.
The 4-Day tour
ends in the village of Ban Hadkho. The 5-Day tour
continues on the the confluence of the Pak Ou and the Mekong to
visit the holy Pak Ou Caves.
Information
Maximum of 18 people per tour group
Note:
For an optional A/C 4WD minibus or 4WD Jeep an extra are added per
tour group.
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Depart from |
your hotel in Luang
Prabang |
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Arrival at |
Luang Prabang |
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Start time |
8 :00 am |
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End at |
4:30 pm day 4/5 |
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Duration |
4/5 days |
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Departure days |
Daily |
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Activities |
Rafting/kayaking 20%, trekking
60%, transport 20% |
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Trekking Grade |
3-intermediate |
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Transport |
Private songthaew |
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Accommodation |
home-stay |
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Meals |
Lunch day 1 to lunch day 4 (10
meals) |
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What to bring |
Hat, sun-screen, torch, swim
suit and sarong for bathing, clothes/shoes to get wet,
mosquito repellent, warm change of clothes for the evening |
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What is included |
Water, meals, English speaking
guide and transport as listed above, limited personal
liability insurance cover |
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