Day 1: Luang Namtha - Nayoum Dang Tai Village - Ban Sida Village
8:00 Meet at your hotel in Luang Nam Tha and transfer to the H’mong village of Nayoum Dang Tai where we start the trek to trace the old China road. We trek through forest to reach a giant fig tree. The local villages believe that this fig tree is inhabited by spirits. Beyond the fig tree are land of Ban Sida and the old road to China. The old road will follow a ridge line before our trail breaks way to drop down to the rice paddies of Ban Sida Village. Walking across the paddies we’ll see the village of the Sida ethnic group in the distance. The local family will be our host for the night. Our guide will help us to communicate with villager to learn about their culture and their life.
Summary: Transfer: 1.5 hrs Trekking: 6 hrs Meals: Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: home-stay Day 2: Ban Sida Village - Ban Nam Dee Village - Luang Namtha
After breakfast, we walk back the way we came in for a while, again we go through rice paddies until we jump on the old China road. The trail leads us the top of a small mountain where we’ll have lunch before descending to the Lanten village of Ban Nam Dee. We take a refreshing shower in the village’s waterfall before returning to Luang Namtha. Trip finishes when we arrive in Luang Namtha.
Summary: Transfer: 15 mins Trekking: 6 hrs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch |