1 Day Fair Trek - Longhut Trail

Begin with a morning drive to a Nam Khan Riverside village named Ban Xieng Lom, a fantastic location in the middle of the countryside at the base of a huge mountain. We’ll cross the Nam Khan on a small boat to begin the hike through jungle up to a mid-mountain Lao Theung village (Khmu).

Taking care not to disrupt the serenity of this isolated area, we can observe locals as they engage in daily tasks. You’ll have the chance to ask questions and wander around in the small village. Your guide will be happy to translate your questions. Waving our good-byes, we enter a different world of a grander scale dominated by some jungle, soaring limestone rock faces, and flourishing ferns.

Edge forward along a steep, narrow, rocky track, we ascend to our final destination, sharing the trail with passing villagers on their days pilgrimage to market. After a short but steep walk we finally arrive at the Lao Sung village (Hmong), an isolated and quaint village high in the mountains overrun by roaming livestock. The local kids are likely to give you a warm welcome with laughter and smiles.  

We enjoy lunch in a local, humble home to take part in a unique encounter. Listen to the stories about the various cultures, play with the children or ask your questions about their way of life up here. After this tranquil pause we start our descent back through other small villages along the way. You will follow a little stream, see villagers on their way back from markets or from the fields until you reach the Nam Khan river. After a short boat ride we’ll be back to our starting point.

Total distance is 17 km (11 mi) medium to difficult trekking usually taking 6-8 hours, depending on conditions.

Note:

• For our join-in tour, the minimum booking requirement is 2 people. Our team will notify you if additional participants join the group.

This tour is for fit travelers looking for a challenging trek featuring great scenery and visits to remote Hmong and Khmu hill-tribe villages. Meet local people knowing that you leave good "footprints" behind: This tour and the "Fair Trek" project support local communities in various regions in Laos. You will visit different villages and see the great landscapes, cultures and traditions around Luang Prabang.

• All transfers
• English speaking guides with license
• Picnic Lunch and drink (water, tea, coffee)
• Entrance fees and permissions
• Fair Trek Project village fund payments
• Boat Transfers

NOT INCLUDED TRAVEL SERVICES

• Specialty Drinks
• Tips

• Comfortable clothes and shoes that can get wet

• Hat & Sunglasses

• Sun block & mosquito repellent

• Flip-flops or extra shoes that can get wet

• Small backpack to carry water and other belongings.

• For the private tour, hotel pickup and drop-off service are included. Please be in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. In case of any unforeseen delays along the pickup route, we appreciate your patience and understanding.

• Accessibility: Our trips are generally unsuitable for people with reduced mobility and other disabilities. Please contact us to discuss if this trip is suitable for your specific requirements.

• If your group has more than 15 people, please send us an inquiry through this WhatsApp number>> +856 20 59 533 720

• French-speaking tour guide, Spanish-speaking tour guide, German-speaking tour guide, and Italian-speaking tour guide are available upon request with additional costs.

Child Policy

• Children below 5 years old: Free of charge
• Children between 5 - 10 years old: 50% charge from adult price
• Children's rates are available upon request, as it depends on the number of adults.

Cancellation Policy

• 7 - 30 days prior to the arrival date: 50% Charge
• 1 - 6 days prior to the arrival date: 100% Charge
• No show, and cancellations on the arrival date: 100% Charge

Refund Policy

• Kindly be advised that only tour/activity fees are refundable; Bank fees cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

• If you have questions or encounter problems with the tour, please contact WhatsApp/Tel: +856 20 59 533 720