3 Days in a KHMU Village and Forest near Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, Laos
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Duration3 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Water
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Canoe
  • Tuk tuk
  • Gratuities
  • Beverage other than water, tea, coffee

What to expect

Day 1: Departure for the first night and meal with the Khmu
  1. Luang Prabang Province
    20h
    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.
Day 2: Departure for the primary forest
  1. Luang Prabang Province
    24m
    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.
Day 3: Return by canoe on the Mekong
  1. Luang Prabang Province
    16m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

A jeep or mini van 4x4 will be waiting for you and we will contact you via whatsapp

End point

A jeep or mini van 4x4 will be waiting for you and we will contact you via whatsapp

Pickup details

We will contact you via Wathsap

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

Cancellation policy

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

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