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Morning - Nature Trail
We depart in the morning from the Eco-Guide Service office (Eco-Guide Service office is 68 km further from Luang Namtha town). For best viewing of birds, departure is at early dawn. For those who prefer a relaxed pace departure is after breakfast.
Arrive at Ban Nammang, a traditional Khmu village, where our village-based guide joins us. From Nammang, we ascend through rice fields and into a district forest conservation area.
Atop the mountain ridge, referred to as ‘Mock Mooch’ (Ant Mountain) in Khmu language, we sit and take time to absorb the sites and sounds of the forest. This area attracts many bird species with its fruit-bearing fig trees, which provide an abundant food source. Local guides will help you to recognize sights and sounds of birds, as well as tracks of wild animals.
Moving through the forest, we’ll learn about common plants used by the Khmu people. The guides collect edible plants to add to the picnic lunch in the forest.
Afternoon - Explore the Ruins
In the afternoon, the descent from the conservation area to the plain takes us to the site of the Ancient City and Temple, ‘Ku Vieng’, ‘Mahapot Stupa’ and ‘Wat Mahapot’.
Follow the map of the ancient temple area and piece together its history, imagining the civilization that dominated this area more than four-hundred years ago. Return to the Eco-Guide Service office by mid-afternoon.
Approximately: 30 minutes transfer/4 hours trekking
Local and village guide fees, food sales & preparation, accommodation fees
Do not give individual gifts of sweets or money to children. Ask before taking photos of people or spiritual items. Ask your guide before entering a house or a room inside a house. Help keep the villages clean by not littering. Please purchase handicrafts but do not purchase antiques. Do not use drugs in villages
Note:
• Transfer by public bus or minivan to and from Green Discovery office in Luang Namtha is additional charge.
• If you wish to travel to Vieng Phoukha one day in advance. Accommodation can be arranged as additional charge.
• This tour is shared, no private option is offered
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| Price per person - NT-T-09 |
| 1 person |
42 US$ |
| 2 persons |
37 US$ |
| 3 persons |
33 US$ |
| 4 persons |
31 US$ |
| 5 persons |
27 US$ |
| 6 person |
24 US$ |
| 7 persons |
24 US$ |
| 8 persons |
24 US$ |
Depart from: |
The Muang Sing Tourism Office |
Arrival at: |
The Muang Sing Tourism Office |
Start time: |
8:00 am |
End at: |
4:00 pm |
Duration: |
1 day |
Departure days: |
Daily |
Activities: |
Trekking |
Trekking Grade: |
Walking – moderate, some steep ascents/descents |
Transport: |
Songthaew (local transportation) |
Accommodation: |
- |
Meals: |
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What to bring: |
Hat, bandana, sun-screen, clothes and shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, sarong for bathing, flashlight, towel, money to buy handicrafts and extra drinks.
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What is included: |
Water, meals, local English speaking guide, transport as listed above, trekking permit, entrance fee, service charge and government tax |
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