2 Days/1 Night Trekking in Phou Hin Poun Protected Area
Thakhaek Tours
Trip Overview
Enjoy two days of trekking tour from Ban Na to Na Kue, in the Phou Hin Poun area.
Itinerary
DAY 1: Trekking around Ban Na
Depart Thakhek by tuk tuk driving east into the Phou Hin Poun Protected Area, stopping along the way to visit Tha Falang, a scenic river area.
Arrive at Ban Na village and join the village guides. Follow the Nam Don River to visit caves, swimming holes and a historic stupa . Along the way, trekkers will learn about local plants and animals. Lunch is served on the trail at a cave.
Return to Ban Na in the late afternoon in time to explore the village and observe the community's traditional way of life. The villagers cook dinner and organize a traditional baciceremony and cultural performances before visitors overnight in simple village accommodation.
DAY 2: Kuhn Kong Leng Lake
After breakfast, the trek continues through mountains and bamboo forests to Na Kue village, before continuing to the pristine Kuhn Kong Leng Lake to relax.
Return to Na Kue village for lunch, and then take a tractor ride to the head of the trail to the Khon Keo River. Arrive at Khon Keo rapids in the late afternoon. A short walk leads to Khon Keo village where transportation awaits for the ride to Thakhek.
Accommodation & Food
- Lodges with one common room
- Common bathroom facilities available. Public bathing (women need a sarong)
- Local Lao cuisine. Typical meal includes chicken, soup, sticky rice, vegetables and chili
- Vegetarian food available upon request
What to Bring
One change of clothes, sandals for the village, good shoes for hiking, sarong for bathing (required for women), mosquito repellent, flashlight, sunscreen/hat, camera, money to purchase handicrafts. Please wear long pants and shirt with sleeves during the trek.
Prices
Prices on demand
Included: Local meals, water, accommodation, transport to/from Khammouane, local guide(s) and English speaking guides, baci ceremony and permit fees.
Group Size: Group size is a minimum of two and a maximum of eight persons.
