Trekking to villages around Luang Prabang | Luang Prabang walking tour 1 day

At 08:00, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven approximately 45 minutes in to the countryside. Your starting point is Ban Xieng Lom.
 
Your local guide will lead you along the pathways to the Khmu village of Ban Theung. Here Luang Prabang tour will be able to meet with the locals, using your guide to translate your questions.

Continuing along a narrow rocky track, you will discover soaring limestone mountains and lush jungle. You may be joined on the trail by locals as this is the daily route to and from the market.

After a steep climb you will arrive at the Hmong village of Ban Lao Sung. Here Luang Prabang walking tour will stop to enjoy a simple lunch in a local home. Take time to appreciate the differences of life here. The locals will welcome you and will be very keen to share their knowledge and tales with you.
 
After lunch, Trek Luang Prabang takes a short walk around the village to learn more about the traditional lifestyles and cultures of the Hmong people. Trek back to starting point by following a stream which flows in to the Nam Khan River, passing through more villages on the way.

On the way back to Luang Prabang, a short stop at the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Center (TAEC) will bring you more details on ethnic groups living in Laos, before you are dropped off at your hotel. (TAEC is closed on Mondays).

Note: The trekking will take approximately 5-6 hours depending on your fitness and the weather conditions. Most of the trekking is moderate but in the middle of the day it is steep and more difficult, climbing to around 700 meters above sea level.