Sunday / Wednesday

Transfer on own to Hualamphong Railway Station where you will board the night train to Chiang Mai (ticket included). A sleeper will be reserved for you.

Tuesday / Friday

A driver will pick up from your hotel at 08.00 AM and transfer to the border at Chiang Khong. After passing Thai Immigration take the boat (token amount, own costs) to the other side of the Mekong River where your Lao contact will wait for you at 10 AM. He will escort you on board of a join-in transfer to Luang Namtha, located near Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area.  This nature reserve, covered by tropical rainforest, is wedged between the Nam Ha and Nam Tha rivers.  After arrival in your hotel, late afternoon, you will get a briefing with information regarding the one day trek starting on the following day.

Thursday / Sunday

Free day to explore the scenic area on own. Possible activities include:

Rent a bicycle and explore the town and surrounding countryside. Visit the Luang Namtha Museum, open 8:30 - 12:00 & 1:30 - 3:30, Monday-Friday. For a good view over the countryside climb the hill behind the Hongta Xaysomboune Hotel.

Saturday / Tuesday

Kuang Si waterfall in Luang Prabang

This morning you will be picked up by our guide. 

Monks wander through the city to bless the local population.  They receive gifts of thanks, especially sticky rice bowls in which they carry.  After breakfast visit the beautiful Kuang Si waterfalls where turquoise water on the limestone rock clatters down.  Under the Kuand Si are large ponds that are perfectly suited for a refreshing bath.  Before you enjoy a delicious picnic lunch near the waterfront, drive along overwhelming landscapes, teak forests and several indigenous villages ( of the Hmong and Khmu)

Return to your hotel and your tour ends here