7 Days Northern Laos Phongsali Trekking and Tribes Tour from Vientiane

This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it .• Road Trip: Tackle Northern Lao’s challenging terrain in a 4×4, scaling mountains and winding through the jungle.• Hill Tribes: Learn about some of Laos’ ethnic groups and their lasting traditions by meeting members of remote Akha Djepia, Akha Erpa, Akha Loma, and Black Hmong communities.• Hot Springs: After so much adventure, rejuvenate tired muscles in Muang La’s natural thermal baths, then swim in the nearby lake.

Day 1 : Vientiane Arrival

The charmingly laid-back capital of Vientiane has plenty in the way of attractions and activities, showcasing some of the country’s grandest temples and monuments. Depending on arrival time, you’ll hit a few of the capital’s most important sights, such as That Luang Stupa (the National Monument), Hor Pra Keo, and Sisaket temple – all before returning to your hotel. Hotel Options,

Day 2: Vientiane Flight to Phongsali-  Ban Boun Tai ( B, L )

Depart the capital, catching a short two-hour flight upcountry to the northernmost airport at Boun Neu. There’s time for the group to take a local lunch in the town, before continuing to the remote Boun Tai village (stops on the way to Akha Nuqui, Lao Sang, and an old French military base). , Ban Boun Tai,

Day 3: Ban Boun Tai ( B, L )

Hit the dirt in a 4×4 SUV, crisscrossing the Laotian countryside on the way to several fascinating hilltop tribes such as the Akha Djepia, Akha Erpa, Akha Loma, and Black Hmong. It’s a long trip, but the gorgeous mountain scenery along the way more than makes up for the time spent on the road (or dirt path). Return to your guesthouse for your second night in Boun Tai.,

Day 4: Muang La ( B, L )

Perhaps a highlight of the tour, the day tour takes you to some of the country’s most remote, untouched village tribes hidden deep in the dense, tropical jungles of northern Laos. The 4×4 all-terrain car leaves early, with the tour heading to Ban Pi Jer Mai, Akha Djepia, Akha Loma, and Akha Erpa. The trip finishes at the pretty Muang La Resort (your hotel for the night), around 5 hours away, and situated right next to a natural hot spring.

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Day 5 : Muang La ( B , L )

After scaling mountains, trekking over hills, and winding through dense jungles for the last few days, it’s time for a rest. Day five has been set aside for relaxation and rejuvenation; the stunning Muang La resort you’re staying at offers spa and massage treatments, and you can even dip your feet into the nearby hot spring or bathe in the surrounding lake.,

Day 6: Phongsali flight back to Vientiane ( B )

Enjoy breakfast on the last day of this tour before checking out and making your way (via private transportation) to Oudomxai, which is where you’ll be catching your onward flight back to the capital, Vientiane. pick up to your hotel for check-in.

Day 7: Departure Vientiane ( B )

Enjoy breakfast and pick yourself up at the airport for departure.

End The Tour.