Private Tour
3 Days in a KHMU Village and Forest near Luang Prabang
Overview
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72 hours
Mobile ticket
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 Info
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.
What To Expect
Departure for the first night and meal with the Khmu
Accommodations
Night and meal with locals in Khmu village
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Luang Prabang Province
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.
Departure for the primary forest
Accommodations
Night in the primary forest in the shelter you will build
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Luang Prabang Province
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.
Return by canoe on the Mekong
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Luang Prabang Province
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.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Water
Canoe
Tuk tuk
Gratuities
Beverage other than water, tea, coffee
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3 Days in a KHMU Village and Forest near Luang Prabang
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