TOUR OVERVIEW
Luang Prabang - NONG KHIAW - Nam et Phou Louey- Ninh binh - HANOI
Starting in Luang Prabang and ending in the vibrant city Hanoi, this tour takes in some of the most dramatic landscapes and mountain rides in Laos. This tour is packed with activities an overnight jungle stay in Nam Et Phou Louey national park, a night safari guided by former wildlife poachers, the spectacular 100 waterfalls trek. and the picture perfect Vietnamese town of Ninh Binh.
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1 | Luang Prabang – kuang si waterfalls roundtrip (60 km)
Our first Ride is an easy ride to the must-see waterfall in northern Laos, the Azure blue waters and 3 tiered cascades are a big attraction and no visit to Luang Prabang is complete without a refreshing dip in the water.
On the way to the falls, we will visit a local Buffalo Dairy and learn about this fantastic program that provides economic support to local villages and teaches farmers about animal health and welfare. The Dairy produces some of the tastiest cheeses in Asia and the Ice Cream is incredible!
Don’t forget to get your Water Buffalo Selfie before hopping back on the saddle
Day 2 | Luang parbang - Nong Khiaw
Transfer for 40km outside of the city til the road opens along the banks of the Nam Ou river, follow the river for a while through jungle groves at the Nam Ou Dam we travel the dirt roads for 10km until we are picked up by a traditional narrow boat for the final hour boat ride to the sleepy town of Nong Khiaw.
Tonight we sleep in a bungalow resort in the shadow of Elephant Head Mountain.
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Day 3 | Nong Khiaw 100 waterfalls trek
You'll start the day with a peaceful boat ride on the Nam Ou River. Along the way, you'll be able to explore a small Lao village along the river. Then we'll hike through small streams and rice paddies to reach the base of the 100 waterfalls.
For the following few hours, you'll see only water and jungle and hear the sound of clear waterfall cascades. Your guide will lead you through the cascades and prepare a local-style lunch on the falls in the middle of it all.
A small villagers’ trail on the top of the 100 waterfalls will lead us back down into the valley, offering wide views over the landscapes of the Nam Ou valley along the way.
The back on the boat to transfer back to the comfort of the Resort
Day 4 | NOng Khiew- Muang Ngoi- Vieng Kham transfer to Muang haim
Today we start by going upstream to the Village of Muang Ngoi, taking an hour to wander the sleepy main street,. before we start to ride the dirt roads through the mountains passing remote villages that are well off the beaten path.
On our arrival back on the main road we can transfer for 2.5 hours to the village of Muang Haim on the edge of the largest nature reserve in Laos.
Day 5 | Nam Et Phou Louey Night Safari
In the morning, we will drive out from Muang Haim to a small ethnic Khmu village, where the Nam Nern Night Safari tour begins. After a short explanation, we will head upstream in boats driven by local villagers.
We’ll reach the ecolodge for lunch, and after a short rest in the forest, we will continue upstream. We will view a salt lick, have a fireside dinner, and slowly drift back downstream at night for some wildlife spotlighting.
It is possible to see Slow loris, Macaques, Dholes, many kinds of Asian cats including Golden Cats Leopard Cats, a Tiger was spotted in Early 2019. There are over 30 endangered species in the Park.
Day 6 | Nam Et Phou Louey - Sam Neua
After spending the night in the eco-lodge located in the protected area forest, we will take a morning walk around the area where a local Khmu guide will give an explanation of medicinal plants and show you the remains of the centuries-old village.
After breakfast, we will go back downstream by boat to where we began the tour, in the national park
From here we cycle ride transfer to the pretty small town of Sam Nuea
Day 7 | SAM NEUA - VIENG XAI - nameo- puloung
Our final day in Laos will be spent on the van as we have to reach the border by 12:00 pm. A short transfer from Sam Neua in the morning will bring us to the Famous Viang Xai Caves. At first glance Vieng Xai doesn’t look like much, the sparsely populated, sleepy village sits on a plain surrounded by hulking limestone karst. As unlikely as it may seem, the peaceful landscape played a pivotal role in the Secret War. Concealed in the rock are hundreds of caves, and for almost a decade 20,000 soldiers and civilians survived the intense aerial bombing by living underground in this hidden city, which also served as the command centre for the Pathet Lao
Day 8 |PULUONG NATURE RESERVE - CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
We leave early this morning to get a transfer to a suspension bridge over the Cham River, where you begin your walk passing the rice field to the stunning water wheels area. Get up close to each wheel and discover how water is moved from river to handmade bamboo aqueducts via simple constructions of all sizes.
Arriving at a local fisherman’s house, you have a short rest to gear up for the rafting adventure. Float along the calm river and enjoy the views, in between learning how to paddle and steer your handcrafted bamboo rafts.
Arriving at scenic Tan Lap Bridge, you disembark and continue our biking toward Cuc Phuong. Arrive in Cuc Phuong National Park in the afternoon. Overnight in Cuc Phuong, Vietnam's first and largest national park.
Day 9 | CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK - RIA - GHENH - TAM COC
Breakfast is in the park restaurant and then it's off to visit the Endangered Primate Rescue Center. From there, the bus takes the group into the depths of the reserve. From the park, we'll cycle along canopied forest trails and through the primitive jungle - an exclusive, tourist-free route, all the way to the gate of the national park.
The day's cycling continues onto Ria from where we jump on a boat through rice fields and limestone mountains to enjoy their natural beauties in Tam Coc.
Overnight in Tam Coc-Ninh Binh.
Day 10 | Ninh Binh explorer
Today is a day of rest and relaxation. Take your time to explore the natural wonder of the area. we will take a boat to Muang Hua Pagoda and climb the 500 stairs to see the most amazing panoramic view of the plateau.
Day 11 | Ninh Binh -hanoi
In the morning we leave Ninh Binh for Kenh Ga, a tranquil floating village where we'll take a boat trip to soak up the laid-back nature of the local villagers.
Lunch at a local restaurant then we drive to Hanoi for our final stop of the tour
Day 12 | hanoi
Free to spend the day at your leisure in this magical vibrant city
DEPARTURES 2024-25
6-Oct-24
5 - Nov -24
4-Dec-24
6 - Jan -25
5-Feb-25
3-Mar -25
2 Pax will guarantee a departure, we can run a tour on any date that you need and we can run the tour starting in Hanoi.
RATES
2 pax $2950 USD per person
3-5 pax $2350 USD per person
6-10 pax $1899 USD per Person