Akha Experience 3 days tour

Destination: Muang Sing/Nam Keo Noi Waterfall/Ban Lao Khao/Ban Nam Hoo/Ban Phiyer/Phou Yae/Houeinagang/Eu La/Ban Tamee

Highlights: With this tour, you would take a chance to explore the best of community-based travel in Laos with Akha Experience, an authentic ecotourism trek in eight Akha villages in the Muang Sing area. Designed for culturally curious travelers with a deep interest in sustainable tourism, the Akha Experience offers unparalleled access to the Akha people and culture. In this 3-day Laos package tour, you are not only a spectator but a participant as you journey into remote parts of Laos.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner, G=Guide

Day 1: Muang Sing/Nam Keo Noi Waterfall/Ban Lao Khao (L, D, G)
This morning, the Akha Experience begins with a trek from That Xieng Tueng to Nam Keo Noi Waterfall where you will enjoy a traditional Akha lunch specially prepared by the villagers of Lao Khao. Continue trekking through the lush landscape and join your guide in activities such as birds watching, collecting bamboo shoots or medicinal plants. Today’s trek ends in Ban Lao Khao Village where you can spend the evening listening to Akha music, observing the courting rituals of the Akha youth and enjoy a traditional massage after dinner. Overnight in the Ban Lao Khao Lodge.

(Approximately 6 hours of trekking today)

Day 2: Ban Lao Khao/Phou Yae/Houeinagang/Eu La/Ban Tamee (B, L, D, G)
Spend today trekking to several Akha villages, including Ban Phou Yae, Ban Houeinagang and Ban Eu La. At these villages, enjoy cross-cultural interaction as you join the villagers in activities such as cotton spinning, buffalo riding, rice pounding and a local lunch with your host family. This evening, arrive in Ban Tamee for your homestay. Feast on a local dinner while enjoying the company of your friendly hosts and learning about their culture and traditions. Overnight in Ban Tamee Lodge.

(Approximately 5 hours of trekking today)

Day 3: Ban Tamee/Ban Nam Hoo/Ban Phiyer/Muang Sing (B, L, G)
Head to Ban Nam Hou and learn about the preparation of rice then continue to Ban Mona to learn about Akha traditional cotton weaving. Depart to Ban Piyer where you will enjoy an Akha cooking class and be able to sample the dishes you prepared for lunch. Early this afternoon, visit the village handicraft shop in Ban Piyer and, if you wish, make a contribution to the village by purchasing some of the locally-made handicrafts. After that, transfer back to Muang Sing for a walk around the town. Located in a fertile valley in the mountainous north, Muang Sing is a charming place that served as a garrison during the French era.

Price in US$ per person:

Our price includes:

• Breakfast and accommodation sharing twin/double room.
• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned car as specified in the itinerary above
• Travel by private, air-conditioned car with an experienced, safe driver.
• The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary except leisure time
• Meals as specified in the programme.
• Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Cold water and towel during the trip

Our price does not include:

• International flight tickets and airport tax.
• Visas
• Other meals not mentioned.
• Drinks, gratuities, tips and personal expenses.
• Insurance.