JOURNEY IN THE HMONG COUNTRY
#5 days - 950km - 60% offroad
+ Homestay
Discover the Nam Ou valley and its ethnical villages lost in the mountains of Nongkhiaw, north east Laos. Your first night in a Hmong tribe will set the scene. You will then keep on riding 1.500m high along the Vietnamese border… A human adventure and a travel through time meeting the local tribes.
TOUR CODE : MT 1005 Hmong
LEVEL : doable by regular on-road riders
DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL : Luang Prabang
ACCOMMODATION : local guesthouse, homestay
NUMBER OF RIDERS : 3 to 6
GUIDING : english speaking guide
TIME PERIOD : during the whole year
STARTING AT : 1362 USD per person
(group of 5 riders)
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS TRIP
DAY 01
FIRST RIDING SENSATIONS IN LAOS
You will ride along the Nam Ou river where you will discover one of the wildest area of northern Laos. Mountains, jungles and tiny villages will lead you to a charming Hmong village. There, you will stay overnight in a traditional wooden house, the surrounding mountains still on sight.
Meals : -, -, Dinner // Night : Homestay in a village
Itinerary : Luang Prabang – Nongkiaw – Hmong village
Distance : 160km - 20% offroad
DAY 02
ALONG THE VIETNAMESE BORDER
You will explore the wonderful Muang Khua mountains near the Vietnamese border. Riding along the river, you will stop to discover Kamu villages and their lifestyle. The countryside awaits you with magnificent views: the jungle and the mountain summits will make you feel like you are flying above the clouds.
Meals : Breakfast, -, - // Night : Local guesthouse
Itinerary : Hmong village – Ban NaYang – Muang Khua
Distance : 120 km - 90% off-road
DAY 03
MEETING THE AKHA TRIBE
This day offers you new dirt tracks along the Chinese border where you will meet the Akha ethnic group. They are not used to see foreigners, thus please approach them gently. The later afternoon is free, for some beers,..
Meals : Breakfast, -, - // Night : Local guesthouse
Itinerary : : Muang Khua – Pak NamNoi - Muang Na Mor
Distance : 210 km - 60% off-road
DAY 04
WONDERFUL MOUNTAIN VIEWS ON THE ROAD
The fourth day will be probably the easiest day of the trip but with the most stunning views. For the last 2 hours, you will ride on a trail following the river and going down to the green valley of Muang Nga. You will meet several hill tribes like the Khamu and Lao Loum, living in mid-mountain.
Meals : Breakfast, -, - // Night : Local guesthouse
Itinerary : Muang Na Mor – Oudomxay – Muang Nga
Distance : 135 km - 40% off-road
DAY 05
BAMBOO FOREST RIDE
You will ride a wide track dotted with small villages living far from civilization. After lunch, you will start a narrow track that will lead you into mountains, river crossings, and finally get back to a paved road. Only one hour left on road before reaching the city of Luang Prabang.
Meals : Breakfast, -, - // Night : Not included
Itinerary : Muang Nga - Luang Prabang
Distance : 160 km - 65% off-road
