TOUR ITINERARIES 2007
Natural Wonders & Days of Old
Ethnic Groups of the North 1

Ethnic Groups of the Far North 2

History & Culture of the North 3
The Path of Life
Out-of-the-way Hill Societies
Adventure real Lao life
southern rural delights
Hotel We Use
That Luang Festival
BKK-LPQ-XK-VTE
Lao-Vietnam

  Day1. Chaingkhong-Huayxay-Xiengkok-Muangsing(B/L/D)

Crossing the Mekong river (about 8’00 AM) from Chaingkong (Chaingrai Province) to Borkeo province for Lao immigration, then continue by speed boat up the Mekong to Xiengkok small village opposite Burma (passing golden triangle). Stop at Muangmueng Taileu village for lunch. Then continue by Chinese bus to Muangsing. Visit Lantan hill tribe village on the way. Overnight at Singchaleun guest house.

  Day2.  Muansing(B/L/D)

After Breakfast, take a drive about 12 Km on the direction to China border, then have a little walk to visit Yao villages( indigenous to Chinese). Visit some Tailue Buddish temple style. Have lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Akha hill tribe village(indigenous to Tibetan people)

  Day3. Muangsing- Udomxay(B/L/D)

In the morning visit the local market where you can experience the local trading style filled with hill tribes such as: Taidam, Hmong, Tailue, Akha and Yao. Take a drive to Udomxai by Chinese bus. Stop for picture at Ban Korakhammay. Visit Ban Thongdi (the weaving village with silk worm and natural dying from the leaves). Have lunch at Ban Natue. Overnight at Muangsay or Vongpachit guesthouse. 

  Day4. Udomxai-Luangprabang(B/L/D)

Take a drive through mountainous road to Luangprabang. Visit Ban Songcha the Mhong hill tribe village and Pak Ou holly cave. Have lunch at Ban Pak Ou village. Then continue to Luangprabang. Free at leisure. Dinner and Overnight

  Day5. Luangprabang(world heritage town registered by UNESCO)(B/L/D)

Visit the formear royal palace, Wat Xiengthong(the most beautiful temple in town with Luangprabang temple stlye), Wat Visoon(watermelon stupa with the Kmer stlye), Phousi mountain(238 steps with overview of Luangprabang), and Ban Sangkong village(paper making from mulberry tree). Overnight at the Parasol Blanc  hotel.

  Day6. Luangprabang-Bangkok(B)

05’00 am leaving hotel to see monk collecting food along the street, which hard to find in Asia. 06’00 visit local fresh market. 07’00 back to hotel for breakfast. Free for your own shopping until time for airport transfer to Bangkok.