A 3-day hiking to explore Akha, Khmu and Thaidam Ethnic groups in Muang Khua, Northern Laos.   Code: M. Khua30002

Day1: start from Paknamnoi – Dongkharm (Thai Dam and Akha ethnics) – Sanamchaeb (Akha tribe), (_/L/D), (walk 4-5 hours)

We meet and start from to Paknamnoi to the place where we will start our hiking by a private car/Tuk Tuk. We will start walking from there to Dongkharm village (Thai Dam and Akha ethnics) and then heading Sanamchaeb village (Khmu ethnic) and spend overnight there. Today, we will walk between 4-5 hours and we will get there in the evening. On the hike, you will see amazing views of mountains and landscapes and meet locals to see about their living life in remote area.

  • Have a picnic lunch on the trek with local food that is carried by your guide
  • Have dinner: have local food with local family, Homestay: Spend overnight with local family

Note: We are very happy to arrange a private car for you if you start from Muang Khua/Muang Xay where you are:

  • If you are staying in Muang khua, pick you up from your guesthouse to Paknamnoi at 7:30 am by a private car transfer to Paknamnoi, it takes between 1 hour. The price of private car transfer per group is………
  • If you are staying in Muang Xai/Muang Xay, pick you up from your guesthouse in Muang Xay to Paknamnoi at: 7: 30 am by private car, it takes between 1,5-2 hours. The price of private car transfer per group is………

Approximately: 4-5-hour trekking, Trekking level: moderate

Day2: Sanamchaeb (Akha Pala tribe) – Chala Kao (Akha Pala tribe) – Mokmang (Akha Pala tribe) – Lahang (Khmu ethnic), (4-5 hours)

After exploring the village and having breakfast in the morning, we will start walking from Sanamchaeb to Chala Kao, Mokmang and Lahang village (Khmu ethnic) the place where we are going to spend overnight. Today walk-up and downhill and along ridge of mountains, you can see and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and views and we will have a long walk between 5-6 hours.

  • Have breakfast in Sanamchaeb village before leaving in the morning
  • We will have lunch on the trek/in village.
  • Have dinner: have local food with local family, Homestay: Spend overnight with local family.

Approximately: 5-6-hour trekking, Trekking level: moderate

Day3: Lahang (Khmu Tribe)– Nambone (Thai Dam Tribe) – Ladxang (3-4 hours)

After exploring the village and having breakfast in the morning, we will start hiking from Lahang to Nambone Tai Village, walk to Ladxang village where the private car is and then take our private car back Paknamnoi. On the trek, you can see and enjoy the beautiful views and landscapes and we walk up and downhill, it takes between 3-4-hour walk. We will have lunch in Paknamnoi and end the tour there. After having lunch, you can catch up the public bus from Paknamnoi heading to place where you are planning to go to Muangkhua/Muang Xay/Luangprabang.

Note: We are also happy to arrange a private car transfer for you if you need after ending to tour.

Approximately: 5-6-hour trekking, Trekking level: moderate

  • Trek starts at: 8:30 am from your guesthouse in Paknamnoi.
  • Trek ends at: noon/1-2 pm

What you should bring for the trek:
Good shoes for trekking, long pants, hat, raincoat (rainy season), mosquito spray, warm jackets, shorts, T-shirt for changing, toilet papers, spare some medicines, headlight/torch.

Trekking price per person in Lao kip. Updated in 2023

Number of paxSave 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 10 up Extra charge for a private car per group
Price per pax 2,618,000 2,470,000 2,280,000 2,050,000 1,700,000 Kip (Lak)

The price is included: drinking water, local food, all entry fees, Family’s home stay, private transport mentioned in the program, English speaking guide.