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Code: |
LWT 02 |
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Routes: |
Trek to Hmong Village -
Phu Luang Tai - Cave - Ban Som |
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Duration: |
2Days |
Another wonderful Trekking opportunity
around Luang Prabang with moderate to difficult parts.
This Trek is supported and surveyed with the help of the
Mekong River Development Project. On this tek you can
experience the culture of Khamu and Hmong people. It
also includes a night in a local home...
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 : ARRIVAL - VIENTIANE
Day 2 : VIENTIANE - XIENG KHOUANG
This two day trek, located across the
river from Luang Prabang in the hills of Chomphet
district, is ideal for people interested in exploring
rural Luang Prabang. The trek offers a good variety of
activities with its challenging climbs, green forests,
views of Luang Prabang , agricultural fields, a cave,
swimming and three ethnic groups: Hmong , Khamu and
lowland Lao
Detail Itinerary
Day
1: Trek to Hmong Village - Phu Luang Tai.
Depart from Luang Prabang in the early morning, taking a
30 - minute boat ride up the Mekong to Ban Moungkham in
Chomphet District. From there, walk 2 hours on a
forested trail to Ban Houaypong, a Khamu Rok village.
Take a short break in Ban Houaypong, before continuing
15 minutes to Houaypong stream, to eat a picnic lunch.
After lunch, the trek begins an
uphill climb to Ban Phuluang Tai. The trail is a steep climb for 2
hours, before reaching a ridge that is followed for 2 more hours,
with sweeping views across the mountain ranges and valleys.
Arrive in Ban Phuluang Tai, a Hmong
village, by the late afternoon. You can walk around the village,
bathe at the local spring, or relax at the guesthouse, while the
villagers prepare the evening meal. Phuluang Tai also has beautiful
night views of the lights of Luang Prabang in the distance. You have
the option of requesting additional services, such as drum and kaen
musical performances, or buying traditional embroidery. Tourists
spend the night in the village guest house, which is constructed in
traditional Hmong-style and managed by the community
Day 2: Cave
- Ban Som
Eat breakfast in Ban Phuluang Tai, then
depart early. The trek down to Ban Som takes a little over 1.5
hours, following a steep downhill trail, passing Ban Mok Prai -
another Hmong village. In Ban Som, an idyllic Lao Loum village
surrounded by rice paddies, a creek, and mountains, tourists can
rest and refresh themselves, before leaving their bags to hike to
Tam Nang Anh (a cave 30 minutes uphill), then swim by a small
waterfall at the base of the mountain. A village guide will
accompany the guiests on the trek and provide information on the
cave. Returning to Ban Som, the villagers will serve lunch, before
making the final hike 3 hours back to Ban Moungkham on an easy road
and trail.
Return to Luang Prabang by boat , arriving in the early
evening.
Accommodation & Food
- Village lodge with one common
room
- Common bathroom facilities
available Public bathing (women need a sarong)
- Hmong & Lao cuisine.
Typical meal includes chicken, soup, sticky rice, vegetables and
chili.
- Vegetarian food
is available upon request
Level of Difficulty &
Safety
Moderate-Difficult: Steep climbs make this trail challenging.
Trekkers must be in good physical shape and be able to walk 5 hours
per day.
Includes:
Local meals, water, accommodation, transport to/from Luang Prabang,
local guide(s) & English speaking guides, and permits as well as all
local taxes and fees
Note:
This Trek is operated through our partner Action Max with all
similar inclusions and services as all Tiger Trail Treks.
