MINIVAN TOUR - 1 day
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Minivan Tour through Luang Namtha Valley
- Cultural Tour
- Lunch at Lao Restaurant
- Visit Minority Villages
TOUR Overview
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program DETAILS
DAY 1
MINI-VAN Departure: 9:00am Return: 4:00pm (Discovering Laos office) Lunch Break Duration: 5-6 hours Difficulty: Very easy Tour code: DL-1-M TIMETABLE Morning Meet at the Discovering Laos office at 9:00am. Our first stop on the cycling tour is at the local museum for an excellent insight into the traditional way of life for the people and minorities of Luang Namtha province. At 10:00am we set off for a nearby waterfall, visiting a Lantan minority village on the way. Here we can see first-hand the techniques involved in making bamboo paper, a popular handicraft attributed to the Lantan people. Midday We continue on to the minority villages of the Tai Dam, Tai Lue and Akha people to learn about the diverse culture of these tribes, soaking up the knowledge from our guide. We stop for a tasty Lao lunch at an authentic local restaurant. Afternoon At the local minority villages discover the unique methods involved in silk production and colouring with natural dyes, making of handicrafts, and alcohol distillery. After touring the local minority villages, we drive a few kilometers to a magnificent stupa with stunning panoramic views across Luang Namtha. Depending on the group’s decision, there is the option to visit another stupa and a Buddhist monastery. At around 4:00pm the tour comes to an end and we head back to the Discovering Laos office in Luang Namtha. |
PRICE OF THE TOUR
The price ranges from $30/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $130/person (USD) for 1 Pax. The price varies according to the number of participants and time of year. The price decreases as more visitors book the same tour! Contact us to check the availability of a tour & the number of people who have already signed up for the tour for an accurate pricing. You can contact us directly now via WhatsApp +8562022990344 for pricing, booking, tour information and further inquiries. You'll receive a quick response from Vanxai Inyasone, owner of Discovering Laos. There is also a contact request form down below if you prefer to send us an email. |
THE PRICE INCLUDES
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WHAT TO BRING
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Cash (for handicraft & extras)