5 days - LAOS TOUR 5 DAYS - MUDDY SPOKES VILLAGE EXPLORER

DAY 1. LUANG PRABANG - CHOMPHET AND PHOU LUANG TAI - PAK OU L

Today we Cycle and trek in the Chomphet district across the river from the main Unesco zone of Luang Prabang. From here we cycle to the village of Ban Som and begin an uphill trek to Ban Phou Luang Tai and an extremely remote Hmong Community after lunch in the village. 

After visiting the few remaining families who maintain a traditional Hmong way of life on the mountain top we walk back down the mountain and continue the loop around the district.  to meet the Mekong at Ban Moungkham from here we take the boat to Pak Ou and overnight on a waterfront glamp site opposite the mouth of the Nam Ou River.

Cycle 25km 

Trek 15km

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DAY 2. LUANG PRABANG - KUANG SI WATERFALLS- LONG LAO MAI L, D

We Depart early from the riverside and cycle the mountain road to the beautiful Kuang-Si Falls, and a refreshing swim in the azure blue waters. After exploring the fall and a Laos-style BBQ lunch, we begin a 9km trek through the jungle to the serenity of Ban Long Lao Mai

Ban Long Laos Village offers a unique glimpse of 3 dominant ethnicities living side by side, This Khmu village has grown since the end of the Civil war the government resettled Hmong Mountain people into the same area, it was hard at first for the two vastly different cultures to get to know each other, it took a visit from a wild Tiger in 1981 to fully unite the people. After the trek and Dinner with our Homestay families, we can toast some marshmallows and gaze at the starry sky.

Cycle 55km (tarmac)

Trek 9km    

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DAY 3. LONG LAO MAI-NONG KHOUAY B, L, D

Village life starts early with breakfast served at 7 am. Today we have a three-hour jungle trek through the valley to Nong Khouay. You can leave your devices in your backpack as the village is totally ‘Off the Grid’ the small central store is the meeting place and friendly villagers will be keen to meet you and learn about your home over a coffee or cold beer. That evening we can share thoughts and examine the experience and perhaps hear a story from ‘Grandpa’ a wise whitty village elder who loves making new friends.

Trek 9km

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DAY 4. NONG KHUAY- HOUAY FAI B, L, D

Back on the Bikes Today for a thrilling dirt road ride! The brake-screeching descent from Nong Khouay is the perfect wake-up. Then we continue on dirt roads through the farmland and jungle to the community of Houay Fai and another new family to befriend. 

This evening we receive a traditional  ‘Baci’ Ceremony, a village blessing which is given to say farewell to new friends and family.

Cycle 30km (Dirt Road) 

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DAY 5. HOUAY FAI-LUANG PRABANG B

Walk out of the Village to the shores of the Nam Khan River for a 2-hour Kayak trip back to the city of Luang Prabang.

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