Embark on a full-day excursion in a 4x4 safari or authentic Willys (military) jeep, complete with meals and a guide fluent in French, English, and Lao. Explore an unspoiled Khmu village nestled in the mountains, accessible thanks to our 4x4. You’ll see buffaloes in the rice fields, secret waterfalls, and breathtaking landscapes.
Experience hands-on preparation of a traditional Khmu meal in a cooking class at a local’s home and enjoy your meal Lao style. Then hop aboard a traditional Lao boat to visit Pak Ou Cave, famous for its 4000 Buddha statue and observe elephants upon the banks of the river.
On the return journey there is an optional stop at Ban Xang Khong, known as the craft village where you can see weaving, woodwork and papermaking.
Excursion Overview:
Not included:
Summary:
One-day excursion in 4x4 with a local guide, off the beaten track, far from traditional circuit habits.
Lunch included with the locals but before you will have learned how to make a typically Khmu starter, far from the usual Lao food
An exceptional and authentic experience
8 a.m. / 5 p.m.
Morning:
Departure 8 hours from your hotel in Luang Prabang with a guide from the "Khmu" ethnic group, direction a village in the mountains
After 1 hour of driving you will start the access track to the village, there will be several breaks to teach you about various edible or medicinal plants, or even fruit trees.
1 hour and a half later you arrive at the village, your guide introduces you to your hosts, and you participate in a "cooking class" to make a typically Khmu starter.
This will be followed by the meal presented and served in the typical “Khmu” style (all made and woven using bamboo.
Afternoon:
A round trip by canoe to visit the Cave of the 1000 Buddha of Pak-Ou
Head to the Elephant Sanctuary via the slopes, discover these magnificent animals in the wild
All along the circuit, you will take short breaks to discover pineapple and banana plantations and learn about traditional edible or medicinal plants.
Optional visit to the craft village of Ban Xang Hai
1 day safari jeep excursion (meals included)
Discover all the monuments of Luang Prabang in the famous Willys Jeep:
The royal palace and its famous Vat, climb Mount Phusy to admire the city seen from above.
Taste a typically Lao meal on the banks of the Mytique Mekong.
Visit UXO Lao the museum of the association for the demining of Laos.
Excursion guide:
Included:
Not included:
Summary:
Explore Luang Prabang in the authentic Willys Jeep, with a full-day local guide of the ancient city, far from traditional tour habits.
Breakfast and lunch included in small authentic restaurants with everyday Lao food
An authentic experience in contact with Laotians, visiting the markets where each Lao goes shopping.
Morning:
Witness the centuries-old tradition of the alms-giving ceremony with the locals.
Breakfast with local products in a small park at the end of the peninsula where Nam Khan and the Mekong meet.
Overview of Luang Prabang, From there, walk to Wat Xieng Thong, the most revered temple in Laos. Discover the typical architecture of the temples of Luang Prabang with their characteristic low roofs.
Observation of Mekong barges or transits of cars, motorbikes and sometimes elephants
Visit the Royal Palace and its temple dedicated to Haw Pha Bang
Then it will be time for lunch in a restaurant with typical Laotian cuisine.
Afternoon:
Departure for the UXO Lao museum focusing on the clearance of remaining bombs
Visit to a market where Laotians go shopping
Wat Phu Khuay one of the 4 temples located high up where the atmosphere is intoxicating
visit to Wat Pa Phon Phao, the temple of meditation, very little visited..
Then we will show you the most beautiful sunset view from the banks of the Mekong near a small wat Sunset viewpoint and finish with the ascent of Mount Phousi.
Charles, 28 ans
On a monthly basis, we engage with the chief of the village to assess the needs of the village, with a particular focus on supporting the children of Laos by supplying clothing and essential school items such as notebooks and pens along with other educational material. We strive to make a meaningful and sustainable impact in enhancing the learning environment for under privileged families.
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