Laos Northern Expedition

Oudomxai - Boun Neua - Phongsali - Nong Khiaw - 6 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 - Oudomxai

• By vehicle from Luang Prabang to Oudomxai (Muang Xai)
Travel through the scenic Laos countryside, stopping at minority villages enroute.
• Just before arriving in Oudomxai, stop at Tad Lak Sip-et Waterfall, which cascades in a narrow stream over a limestone cliff.
• Visit the minority village of Ban Song Cha
Travel through the scenic Laos countryside, stopping at minority villages and Ban Song Cha enroute.
• Sightseeing in Oudomxai
This provincial capital has a richly mixed population of Lao Theung and Lao Seung, Chinese and Lao Loum. Off the main street there are traditional thatched houses spreading across the edge of the valley towards the base of the surrounding mountain range.
• Sightseeing includes visits to the Local Market, Phou Phra That and paroramic views of Oudomxai from Phou Xay Hill.
• Overnight in Oudomxai

Day 2 - Boun Neua

• By vehicle from Oudomxai (Muang Xai) to Muang Boun Neua
• Overnight in Boun Neua

Day 3 - Phongsali

• By vehicle from Boun Neua to Phongsali
• Sightseeing in Phongsali
This provincial capital sits on the slopes of Phou Fa, and possesses a cool climate year round with fog and clouds common in the morning at any time of the year. Most of the population in the area belong to the Phu Noi minority, who maintain a distinct local culture, although they no longer dress traditionally.
• Visit the summit of Phou Fa and That Phou Fa.
• Visit local market
• Overnight in Phongsali

Day 4 - Muang Khua

• By vehicle from Phongsali to Hat Sa and by boat to Muang Khua
• Sightseeing in Muang Khua
This small trading town, with large numbers of Chinese and Vietnamese immigrants still has traces of old French colonial architecture.
• Explore the village on foot, visiting the Local Market, Wat Siphoummuang and crossing the steel cable suspension bridge for beautiful views over the Nam Pak river and mountains.
• Overnight in Muang Khua

Day 5 - Nong Khiaw

• By boat from Muang Khua to Nong Khiaw with sightseeing at Muang Ngoi.
This part of the river winds through spectacular scenery, with impressive limestone cliffs, jungle-like vegetation and sandy beaches.
• On the way, stop at Muang Ngoi, a lovely village right in the middle of the mountains, still inaccessible by road.
• Break for lunch and spend a few hours exploring the area before continuing to Nong Khiaw.
• Overnight in Nong Khiaw

Day 6 - Nong Khiaw

• By vehicle from Nong Khiaw to Luang Prabang with sightseeing at the Pak Ou Caves
• From Nong Khiaw, travel by road to Luang Prabang.
• En route, stop at Pak Ou Village and cross by local ferry to the steep limestone cliffs overlooking the Mekong and Nam Ou rivers, home to the Pak Ou Caves. These extraordinary caves are filled with Buddha images, of every style and material imaginable.
• Continue to Ban Xang Hai, a local village famous for the production of "lao-lao" the local rice wine whisky, before arriving in Luang Prabang

Prices

USD p.p	1 Pax	2 Pax	3-6 Pax	SGL S/C	Booking
Var A	2,000	1,010	710	70

All prices are per person in USD, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category.
* Meal plan: ABF.
** Reduction for 3rd pax in triple room Var. Var. A:$57.
*** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): under 2 years FOC; under 12 years -30%.

NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability.

Hotel	Var A
Oudomxai	Oudomkham Hotel Standard / Aircon Vangkham Salika Guesthouse Standard Bungalow
Boun Neua	Haoxayyalate Guesthouse Standard (No Extra Bed)
Phongsali	Phou Fa Hotel Standard (No Extra Bed)
Muang Khua	Sernnali Hotel Standard (No Extra Bed)
Nong Khiaw	Seng Dao Chitavong Guesthouse Standard Fan

For bookings of roundtrip or module packages, we will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.

Included in the price(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner):

Accommodation and meals as described (please note that some hotels provide only CBF).
All transfers within the journey, including pick-up at airport.
All entrance fees.
English, French or German speaking guides (other languages available upon request).

Not included in the price:

Visa fees.
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, souvenirs.

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