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3 Days in a KHMU Village and Forest near Luang Prabang

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Duration

3 days

Group Size

1 to 10 people

Ages

10 - 75 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Experience 3 days, a total immersion in traditional Khmu culture, with a Khmu guide. Dinner and a night at a local's home then departure to the primary forest to learn traditional Khmu living techniques in the forest. Night in the forest in the shelter you have made. Return by private canoe towards Luang Prabang. During the 4 hours of walking to reach the Khmu village: You will cross 3 villages and 5 streams while learning about edible and medicinal plants. You will discover various plantations: pineapple plantations, banana plantations, and various vegetable gardens. With a little luck elephants but for sure you will come across buffaloes. Once in the village you will visit it and make contact with your hosts and the next day you will leave for the forest with your Khmu guide. there you will learn how the Khmu live in the forest. then return by 4 hours by canoe for the return where you will see fishermen engaging in their activities and various animals enjoying the Mekong

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Pickup

A jeep or mini van 4x4 will be waiting for you and we will contact you via whatsapp - Time zone: Asia/Vientiane

What's included

Private transportation

Lunch: 3

Dinner: 2

Breakfast: 2

Canoe

Water

Tuk tuk

Gratuities

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Departure for the first night and meal with the Khmu

We will start by crossing the Mekong using the ferry, then 45 minutes later, we will arrive at the access road to the Khmu village of the Mekong. You will cross 5 fords and 3 villages. Then, upon arrival in the village, you will be welcomed by your host family with a welcome cocktail, then tour the village and your room. You will share the meal and then you will spend your first night Khmu style.

Night and meal with locals in Khmu village

Lunch:

Dinner:

Day 2: Departure for the primary forest

After your breakfast, you will greet your hosts and enter the primary forest on the banks of the Mekong to learn the forest life techniques of the Khmu tribe. On the program: learn how to make a traditional Khmu shelter, for this, you will learn how to make bamboo constructions, rope and weaving to waterproof your shelter. You will also learn how to make a fire, filter and purify water, cook in tribal style using bamboo, edible and medicinal plants. On the program: learn how to make a traditional Khmu shelter, for this you will learn how to make it bamboo construction, rope and braiding to waterproof your shelter. You will also learn how to make a fire, filter and purify water, cook in tribal style using bamboo, edible and medicinal plants.

Night in the primary forest in the shelter you will build

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Dinner:

Day 3: Return by canoe on the Mekong

The smoke from the fire will let you know it's time to wake up and enjoy breakfast. Then, you will gather your things to go to the banks of the Mekong to learn traditional fishing techniques: fishing rod, net, traps, cast net. You will taste the fruits of your catch and leave for 4 hours by canoe to return to civilization where a tuk-tuk will take you back to your hotel.

Breakfast:

Lunch:

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (13 - 75 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 10

Children (10 - 12 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 10

3 Days in a KHMU Village and Forest near Luang Prabang

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