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5DAYS TREKKNG ETHNIC IMMERSION PHONGSALY

Tour Code: ETC-P 051

Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult

Trip Overview

We recommend this trek around Phongsaly for sporty and adventurous people, as the 2nd day is quite challenging (6,5-7,5h hike). However a horse to carry your luggage can be rent on demand. This is a new trek in a remote area: there is few water in the villages. Villagers might be shy and are not used to photos (especially in the Eupa village). This trek focuses on ethnic diversity rather than jungle.

 Itinerary

This trek for sporty and adventurous people because it takes many hours per day. The trail is quite challenging; you will see mountains with wonderful views and landscapes. You will also pass many rice fields on the mountain area and see the wonderful sea of cloud in the morning. This trek focuses on ethnic diversity rather than jungle.

Day 1: Bountai-Epurjing and Churya.

Departing from your hotel or guesthouse by a private car. On the way, you will pass many Akha villages such as: Akha Jipia, Pouli, Eurpa and Mouchi the guide will take you to visit the villages. It will take about 1.5 hours to the starting point, however, we will have lunch first. After lunch, you will start trekking, during the trip we will walk through the rice field, you will see mountains and beautiful landscapes. It will take about 2 hours walking to the village Akha Mouchee, this village the children and people are quiet shy, if you need take some photos, please ask first. We will stay overnight in this village. Your guide will take you to visit around to see customs and livelihoods. After dinner, the women will give a welcoming message.

Day 2: Churya, Achonampock and Japheawluang.

After an early breakfast, the team will start walking up and down to Ban Turka, Mouchee tribe. On the way, you will pass many rice fields on the mountain slope and see many green tea gardens. It will take about 4 hours to Ban Turka. There are two village Akha Cherpia and Mouchee; your guide will take you walking around the village and visit local people. Then, we will have lunch in the village. After that we go ahead to Japheawluang. On the ways, you will pass many of the rice fields that the Akha people planted, you will see mountains and beautiful landscapes. It will take about Four or Five hours walking to the village. Today you will stay overnight in this village called Akha Eurpa. After dinner, the lady will have a welcoming massage before going to bed.

Day 3: Japhiewluang-mokkokluang and Mokkoknoy.

After breakfast, you will start walking up and down to the mountain. On the way, you will pass many rice field, sugarcane fields, then you will go ahead to Mokkokluang Akha Loma. It will take about a few hours to reach to the village, you will have lunch in this village. The guide will take you to explore the villages.

After explore the village you will continue walking to Ban mokkoknoy Loma tribe. It will take about one and haft hours to reach to the village. On the way, you will pass many sugar can field and the rice field the you arrive to the village.

Today, you will stay overnight in this village. the village they moved for seven years ago, the guide will take you visit around the village, you will enjoy dinner and message.

Day4: Mokkoknoy, Namly and Saengkhamnua.

After breakfast, start walking up and down the new street head to Namly village. On the way, you will pass and see mountains, sugarcane fields, rice fields, etc. It will take about three hours to reach to Ban Namly. Your guide will take you stop for lunch. After lunch, you will head to the Saengkhanua, Pala tribe. On the way, you will pass banana gardens, rubber trees, and the rice field. It will take about three hours walking you will reach to Saengkhanua village. Today you will stay overnight in the village.

Day5: Saengkhamnua, kokngew and Bomphan.

After breakfast, start walking up and down the mountain to Bomphan. On the way, you will pass mountains, rubber tree fields, banana trees, and rice fields. It will take about three hours to reach Bomphan village, you will finish trekking in this village. The guide will take you visit the village, have lunch and wait for the driver to pick up to the town.

  • Trek start: at 9: 00 am from Seanphaxai Guesthouse. in bountai
  • Trek and: at 5: pm in village. what to bring on the trek: good shoes for trekking, good shoes for walking though small river, raincoat, warm clothes, clothes for changing, torch, insect spray, your personal first Aids, trekking price per one person in Lao kip.

Price

No of Pax 1 2 3 4 5 6 7      8 up
Price/Pax $650 $500 $450 $400 $380 $360 $340 $  300

Price includes:

Water, Meals, English speaking guide, Local guide/s, Transportation, Ecolodge, Community-based ecotourism fund, Government taxes, National Park conservation fund, Tourism development fund, Villages fund, All entrance fees, Travel permits.

What to Bring:

  • A good pair of shoes for walking
  • A hat or cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Mosquito repellent/Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Toilet paper
  • Raincoat (in rainy season)
  • Long phants
  • Pocket money etc.

Important Do’s & Don’ts:

  • Do not give individual gifts or money to children.
  • Ask before taking photos of people or spiritual items.
  • Help keep the trails clean by not littering.
  • Purchasing handicrafts is highly appreciated, but do not purchase antiques.
  • Always stay with the guides
  • Do not use drugs.

Other:

  • Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian or other allergic.
  • Please be at our office at 8:30am