The true hidden land in northern Laos
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Luang Prabang - Udomxai - Lyzyzo Village - Roma Village - Phongsali - Muang Khua - Muang Ngoi - Luang Prabang 
7-day tour with 3-day trek & 3-day boat cruise
Trekking grade: Challenging
From US$xxx per person

This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the most remote parts of Northern Laos, Phongsali Province! Its stunning mountains challenge any trekker. The river trip allows you to enjoy one of the most scenic rivers and holly cave, Pak Ou Cave, in Laos with experience of local life along the river banks.

Highlights
  • Awesome scenery
  • Combination of jungle trails and village roads
  • Home-stay in tribal villages
  • Cruise on the mighty Mekong River

Discover the hidden land of Phongsali route map

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Transfer from Luang Prabang to Boun Tai via Udomxai
Day 2: Trek to Nam Ly, continue to Lyzyzo Village
Day 3: Trek to Roma Village
Day 4: Trek and transfer to Phongsali
Day 5: Boat trip on Nam Ou River to Muang Khua
Day 6: Boat trip to Muang Ngoi
Day 7: Back to Luang Prabang 


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Inclusion

  • Private transfers
  • Guest house base on twin shared
  • Home-stay permission
  • Boat cruise
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • English speaking guide
  • 01 bottle of water per day
  • Sightseeing fees
  • First-aid kit

Exclusion

  • Visa
  • Hotel in Luang Prabang
  • Air-tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
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Day 1: Luang Prabang - Udomxai - Boun Tai Town

8:00 we meet at your hotel in Luang Prabang. We are heading north on the Road No 13. There is time for visiting to some peaceful villages of the Thai Lu, Thai Neua and Khmu on the way. We stop for lunch in Udomxai in a local restaurant.

After lunch, we can take a short walk to explore the tidy and comely town of Udomxai.  We then continue to Boun Tai via Muang La. Boun Tai is a small Thai Lu town which is popular as a rest stop for people traveling to Phongsali. Dinner and overnight in a Thai Lu house.

Summary:
Transfer: 8 hrs
Walking: 1 hr
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay

Day 2: Boun Tai Town - Nam Ly Village - Lyzyzo Village

Breakfast at the home-stay. We depart for Nam Ly Village of the Akha ethnic minority, Nam Ly is 3-hr driving from Boun Tai and is the starting point for our trek to discover Phongsali. We will trek through a quiet valley with beautiful landscape. Lunch break at a scenic spot.

After lunch, we continue trekking through the valley and reach Lyzyzo Village of the Akha where we spend our night. Dinner and overnight in local house.

Summary:
Transfer: 3 hrs
Trekking: 5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay

Day 3: Lyzyzo Village - Roma Village

Today is the hard part of the trek that leads us through a hilly area. We would encounter the Akha walking from village to village. A conversation with them would help us to learn about their culture and life. The path is more uphill than downhill but offer and nice spots for rest stops. We stop for lunch en route.

After lunch, we continue our trek uphill for about 3 hours. The path is cut with streams which are not our obstacles but our nice refreshing points. We reach Roma Village of the Akha in the late afternoon. We have dinner and overnight in local house.

Summary:
Trekking: 8 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay 

Day 4: Roma - Ban Nam Ly - Phongsali

Early get up for breakfast, we start trekking at 8:00am. Our trip will continue through valley with beautiful landscape. We would past several villages of the Akha. As we get to the top of a small mountain we would have a lunch break. After lunch have another short trek to Ban Nam Ly Village. We have a short rest there before taking 4-hr transfer to Phongsali where we spend another night in local house.

Summary:
Transfer: 4 hrs
Trekking: 5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Home-stay

Day 5: Phongsali - Hadsa Neua - Muang Khua

After breakfast, we take a short drive from Phongsali to Hadsa Neua. From here, we take tong-tail boat ride on the scenic Nam Ou River to Muang Khua. It takes about 5 hours with a stop for picnic lunch. We reach Muang Khua in late afternoon. We will stay overnight in a guest house in Muang Khua.

Summary:
Transfer: 40 mins
Walking: 1 hr
River cruise: 5 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest house

Day 6: Muang Khua - Muang Ngoi

After breakfast, we embark on a long tail boat to cruise down on Nam Ou River from Muang Khua to Muang Ngoi. The long tail boat ride allows us to visit local villages nesting along the river sides. A picnic lunch is served on the river side. We have many opportunities to enjoy beautiful landscape.

We eventually arrive in Muong Ngoi, a small town surrounded by beautiful scenery and lime stone mountains. We stay overnight in a local guest house.

Summary:
River cruise: 4 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest house

Day 7: Muang Ngoi - Nong Khiaw - Luang Prabang

After breakfast, we continue cruising down the Nam Ou River. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before we arrive to Pak Ou Cave. The Nam Ou River feeds the mighty Mekong, facing infamous Pak Ou Cave or Tham Ting.

After visiting the cave, we continue our boat trip on Mekong River to Luang Prabang. There is time to visit some of the villages a long the Mekong River. We may have an opportunity to enjoy the sunset while cruising downstream. Upon arrival, we have a transfer to your hotel. Trip ends

Summary:
River cruise: 6 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch