Luang Prabang Tours & Activities
Pak Ou Explorer (3 Days)
Tour details
Pak Ou Explorer (3 Days)
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.
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
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