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The tour starts from the Green Discovery Office in Luang Prabang at 8:30am.



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Pak Ou Explorer (3 Days)


Duration: 3 day(s) - Location: Luang Prabang

This 3 day trekking tour takes you into several villages of the most prominent ethnic groups in Northern Laos: the Khmu and Hmong. The Khmu are also called "Laos Theung" and settle at a medium altitude, the later, sometimes called "Laos Soung", live in high regions along the mountain ridges and scenic waterfalls.

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Day 1: Luang Prabang – Ban Huay Lo – Ban Mok Chung

Leaving from the Green Discovery Office in Luang Prabang you drive out to the starting point of the trek 40 km north of Luang Prabang, in the Khmu-village of Ban Huay Lo. The trail passes through Khmu and Hmong villages, whilst continuously gaining height. The first Hmong-village visited is Ban Mok Chung, the second Pha Peung. You will learn more about Hmong-culture in the host village for the night, Ban Mok Chung.

Approximately: 1 hour transfer/ 5 hours trekking

 Day 2: Ban Mok Chung – Ban Nasavang – Ban Huay Kok

Today, we trek further into the rugged and densely forested mountains west of the Nam Ou valley. A trail leads us through remote and beautiful bamboo forest and limestone scenery. Lunch is served in the Khmu village of Ban Nasavang. We spend the night at the village of Ban Houay Kok.

Approximately: 5 hours trekking

Ban Huay KokDay 3: Ban Huay Kok – Huaykha – Ban Pak Chaek

After breakfast, we continue or trek passing the Khmu hill tribe of Huay Kha village and to the waterfalls Tad Ngai and Tad Noi: an idyllic place for a relaxing. We make a lunch stop and time for bathing. The trek ends on the banks of the Nam Ou River in the late afternoon, we catch our ride back to Luang Prabang.

Approximately: 5 hours trekking / 1 hour driving



Participant guidelines

What to bring:  Hat, sun-screen, torch, swim suit and sarong for bathing, clothes/shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, warm change of clothes for the evening

What is included:  Water, meals, English speaking guide and transport as listed above