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LAO706 - LUANG PRABANG ACTIVE

LAO 706 - LUANG PRABANG ACTIVE - 4 days/ 3 nights

A very interesting active package in the surroundings of Luang Prabang, the former royal town which lays at the junction of the Mekong and Khan River, as well as in the middle of a fascinating mountain wilderness. Explore the rural life in the country side and beautiful nature by mountain bike, on an elephant back, by raft or kayak, but also by some trekking. This active program is more suitable for young and/or easy going people.
Daily, minimum 2 persons, private tour, from/to Luang Prabang

DAY 1 LUANG PRABANG - BIKING - LUANG PRABANG

In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel. You will discover a different Laos and a life beyond roads and modernisation. Meet villagers on their fields and during their work, and experience how life goes on in the backroads of Laos. You will cross the Mekong by ferry and cycle most of the time in the valley with just some small slopes to pass on route. You will reach the very nice resort, just a bit out of town, in the late afternoon. The biking route can be adjusted according to your experience.

DAY 2 LUANG PRABANG - TREKKING - KHMU VILLAGE

Start in the morning. After crossing the small river you will be introduced to the Asian Elephants and go out for a scenic elephant trek. Enjoy the new perspective and the wonderful nature on this 1 - 1,5 hour ride. A stunning landscape, quietness, and the lush nature gives you a relaxed stay on the back of the protected elephant. Make your way through forests to the amazing waterfalls of Tad Sae. Here you can hang out for lunch and some swimming or bathing in the refreshing cool cascades. After your lunch you will find yourself discovering the tropic surrounding. Our small half day trek will lead you out into a Khmu village where you get an insight in every day life and culture of this hilltribe. Most of them are farmers and fishermen. Overnight at the village.

DAY 3 KHMU VILLAGE - TREKKING - LUANG PRABANG

After your breakfast your guides will help to find the way to another wonderful secret trail that will bring you up into the nearby mountains and through some dense forests, bamboo and fields. Just two hours later you will be greeted in a Hmong village and can see the different life style. After a break the walk will bring you to other Khmu villages and down into the lowland again. From here a small boat will provide a scenic river ride until you reach the beautiful resort again where you have some time to relax.

DAY 4 LUANG PRABANG - KAYAKING/RAFTING - LUANG PRABANG

Start again in the morning for more activities. You have the choice between rafting and kayaking. Slowly paddle down the river and discover village life, fishermen and the playing children along the riverbanks. The Nam Khan is the perfect river for some relaxed kayaking or rafting as the river flows slowly and is an opportunity for all, beginners as well. The program ends with a short transfer to the town centre of Luang Prabang




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Remarks:

Visa available on arrival in Luang Prabang against a fee of US$ 30.-. It is possible to book just parts of the itinerary above. Also it is possible to spend the nights of Day 1 +3 at cheaper downtown hotels. additional nights before and/or after the tour program can be booked with us. Information about flights and boats to/from Luang Prabang are mentioned on our itinerary LAO704.

Price includes:

Transfers and transportation during the tour with pick up trucks, English speaking tour guide, activities and excursions as mentioned in the above itinerary, accommodation 1 night very simple at Khmu village and 2 nights at a very nice upper middle class resort, daily breakfast and lunch, 1dinner, fruits, drinking water, all entrance fees

Not included:

Visa, all drinks, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, tips and personal expenses

 

Photo: Part of the beautiful Lao Spirit Resort

Photo: Elephants crossing the Khan River

Photo: Children at a Laotan mountain village

Photo: Paddling down the Khan River with a kayak

Photo: Picturesque Tad se waterfall

Photo: On route with the mountain bike in the wilderness

Photo: During the trekking tour in Northern laos


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