From Luang Prabang: 2-Day Jungle Trek with Farmstay
ID: GYG1522557-2323654
فئة:
بلد: Laos
المدة:
2 أيام
الوصف
Embark on a 2-day trek from Luang Prabang and explore the jungle, visit local villages, and stay overnight at a remote farmstay. Enjoy authentic local food throughout while taking in the views.
Day 1: Forgotten Villages on the Mock Mhoo Trail
Begin your journey with a short transfer to the base of Tad Thong waterfall. Step onto a well-trodden path used daily by local villagers carrying fresh produce to the markets below. Follow this trail upward, tracing the water’s edge until you reach its source at Ban Houay Thong.
Nestled at the edge of a plateau, Ban Houay Thong is a unique community where Hmong and Khmu families live side-by-side. From here, traverse the mountainside toward Mock Mhoo, a "ghost village" abandoned over 40 years ago. Although the residents moved down to the valleys decades ago, the land tells their story to everyone who is willing to listen.
After lunch, leave the familiar behind and enter a long-forgotten trail cutting through dense protected rain forest. This leg of the journey takes you over a rugged mountain range where the canopy is thick and the biodiversity is rich. As you navigate the climb, the trees occasionally part to reveal hard-earned, breathtaking views of the valleys far below.
Finally, descend toward your destination for the day, a remote farmstay. Here, the evening is yours: unwind with a home-cooked Khmu dinner, relax in the mountain air, and watch the sun dip behind the peaks.
The farmstay offers basic amenities such as a western-style toilet and bucket shower and solar power for some lights (no phone charging possible). Sleep like the locals do: on a thin mattress under a mosquito net.
Day 2: Jungle Paths and Open Vistas on the Houy Nok Phit Trail
Wake up to the sounds of the mountains and a hearty breakfast before you begin your descent to Ban Houy Thao. Spend time here connecting with the local community, gaining insight into the daily life and rich culture of the Khmu people before stepping onto the trail.
The trek plunges you into a world of vibrant green, navigating a narrow path through dense, breathing rainforest. Just as the canopy feels endless, emerge onto the farmlands of Houy Nok Phit, greeted by sweeping open vistas. Here, high above the Nam Khan Valley, pause for a scenic picnic lunch, dining with one of the best views in the region.
The afternoon hike offers a gentle rhythm as the path widens. Traverse rolling hills and open terrain, enjoying an easy-to-navigate descent toward Ban Lak Sip. A short transfer brings you back to Luang Prabang, refreshed by the mountain air.
أبرز النقاط
- Trek through the jungle to the abandoned Mock Mhoo village on a 2-day trek
- Stay overnight at a remote farmstay and experience authentic local living
- Visit ethnic communities, including mixed Hmong and Khmu villages
- Enjoy authentic local Khmu food with home-cooked meals
- Explore the Houy Nok Phit trail and take in the panoramic views
لغات الإرشاد
معلومات هامة
The tour involves medium to difficult trekking, suitable for those with a good fitness level
Basic amenities are available at the farmstay, including a western-style toilet and bucket shower
No phone charging facilities are available at the farmstay
The tour includes cultural exchanges with local ethnic communities, including Hmong and Khmu villages
مشمول
- All transfers from/to Luang Prabang
- English speaking guides with license
- Meals (2x lunch, 1x dinner, 1x breakfast) incl. drinking water
- Overnight in a basic farmstay
- Entrance fees and permissions
غير مشمول
- Specialty drinks
- Gratuities
متى يجب أن أحجز؟
لضمان التوفر، احجز في أقرب وقت ممكن. الحجز المبكر يستحق النظر خاصة إذا كنت تخطط للرحلة خلال موسم الذروة مثل العطلات العامة أو عطلات نهاية الأسبوع.
الإلغاءات
يمكنك إلغاء هذه الرحلة بدون تكلفة حتى 24 ساعات قبل بدء الرحلة. إذا قمت بالإلغاء بعد 24 ساعات أو لم تحضر في الرحلة، فسيتم تحصيل السعر الكامل للنشاط. التأخر في الاستلام أو المغادرة سيعتبر كعدم حضور.