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A 5 day-4-night hiking to explore Akha, Khmu and Thai dam Ethnic groups in Muang Khua. Code: M. Khua50001

Day1: Paknamnoi – Boumphan – Hong Lerk (Akha Pala) (_/L/D), (3-4 hours walk)

Drive from your guesthouse in Muang Xay/Muang Khua (depends where you are) at 8:30 am to Paknamnoi and drive to Boumphan where we start our hiking. Then we will walk from there to Hong lerk village and spend overnight there. Today, we will walk to get that village between 3-4-hours walk 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.

  • We will have lunch in Lahang village.
  • 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, 20-30 mn car transfer, Trekking level: moderate

Day2: Hong Lerk (Akha Pala) – Saenkham Tai (Akha Pala), (B/L/D), (walks 4-5 hours)

After walking around the village and having breakfast in the morning, we will walk from Hong Lerk (Akha Pala) to Saenkham Tai (Akha Pala) the place where we are going to spend overnight, it takes between 4-5 hours walk. on the hiking, you can see and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and views and we will have a long walk between 5-6 hours.

  • We will have breakfast in Hong lerk village.
  • We will have lunch on the trek (have picnic lunch)/in Saenkham Tai village.
  • Have dinner: have local food with local family, Homestay: Spend overnight with local family.

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

 Day3: Saenkham Tai (Akha Pala) – Dongkharm (Akha Pala) – Chala Kao (Akha Pala), (walks 5-6 hours), (B/L/D)

After walking around the village and having breakfast in the morning, we will walk from Saenkham Tai (Akha Pala) to Dongkharm villageChala Kao (Akha Pala) the place where we are going to spend overnight, it takes between 5-6 hours walk. On the hiking, you can see and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and views and meet locals.

  • We will have breakfast in Saenkham Tai
  • We will have lunch on the trek (have picnic lunch)/in Dongkharm
  • Have dinner: have local food with local family, Homestay: Spend overnight with local family in Chala Kao village.
  • Approximately: 5-6-hour trekking, Trekking level: moderate

Day4: Chala Kao (Akha Pala ethnic) – Chala Mai (Akha Pala ethnic)– Tangkra (Khmu ethnic), (walk 4-5 hours), (B/L/D)

After walking around the village and having breakfast in the morning, we will walk from Chala Kao village to Chala Mai and Tangkra villages the place where we are going to spend overnight, it takes between 4-5 hours walk. On the hiking, you can see and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and views, walk along ridge of mountainsn, meet locals and it’s suitable for a person who is photographer.

  • We will have breakfast in Chala Kao
  • We will have lunch on the trek (have picnic lunch)/in Chala Mai/ Tangkra
  • Have dinner: have local food with local family, Homestay: Spend overnight with local family in Chala Kao village in Tangkra village.

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

Day5: Tangkra (Khmu ethnic) – Lahang Yai (Khmu ethnic) – Nambone Tai (Thai dam Ethnic), (walk 5-6 hours), (B/L/_)

After exploring the village and having breakfast in the morning, we will walk from Tangkra Village to Lahang Yai village (Khmu ethnic) – Nambone Tai village (Thai dam Ethnic) the place where we are going to spend overnight, it takes between 5 and 6 hours walk. On the hiking, you can see and enjoy the beautiful landscapes and views, walk along the ridge of mountainsn and it’s suitable for a person who is photographer. Today, we will have lunch on the trek (have picnic lunch)/in Lahang Yai / Nambone Tai village and then walk to the place where our private car is and then take a private car to Paknamnoi and end the tour there.

  • We will have breakfast in Tangkra
  • We will have lunch on the trek (have picnic lunch)/in Lahang Yai / Nambone Tai

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

Approximately: 5-6-hour trekking, 10 mn car transfer, Trekking level: moderate

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

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 2022

Number of pax 2 3 – 4 5 – 6 7 – 10 up Extra charge for a private car per group
Price per pax 4,357,000 4,250,000 4,130,000 4,060,000 1,900,000Kip (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.