2 Day Minivan Tour | Luang Namtha to Muang Sing
An excellent opportunity to cover a large area in a short space of time and comfort; exploring the cities of Luang Namtha and Muang Sing.
Tour Overview
Experience the rich diversity of minority cultures, including the Hmong, Khmu, Lantan, Akha, Tai Lue and Tai Dam people.
Visit stupas and monasteries that are of great religious and cultural significance to the local people, with the added bonus of stunning vistas across Luang Namtha and Muang Sing.
Spend the night at a delightful Lao guesthouse in Muang Sing, with ample time to explore and have fun.
Visit a traditional Lao market and eat delicious and authentic Lao food
Note: This tour can be customised to 3 days and you can decide if you want to add or edit any features!
Tour Highlights
Cultural Tour
Visit Luang Namtha to Muang Sing
Visit Minority Villages
See waterfall
Program Details
DAY 2
MINI-VAN
Departure: 6:00 am
Finish: 4:00 pm
Duration: 6-7 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Difficulty: Very easy
Tour code: DL-2-M
TIMETABLE
Morning
Make an early start to visit the local morning market sometime shortly after 6:00 am. This is a rare chance to see first-hand the cornucopia of products brought to the market by the local minorities. Soon after we visit a traditional Lao eatery for a hearty breakfast. At 8:30 am we have the option to take a sightseeing tour of the city, including the old French fortress and the museum. (open Mon-Fri only)
Midday
After visiting the Akha, Tai Lue and Yao villages we stop for lunch at a charming Lao restaurant.
Afternoon
Continuing on our tour across beautiful hills and valleys there is time to walk about and explore the area, taking time to enjoy the stunning scenery, take in the fresh air, and listen to the enchanting sounds of wildlife. At approximately 3:00 pm the tour comes to an end and we drive back to the Discovering Laos office.
DAY 1
MINI-VAN
Departure: 9:00 am
Finish: 4:00 pm
Duration: 6-7 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Difficulty: Very easy
Tour code: DL-2-M
TIMETABLE
Morning
At 9:00 am we meet up at the Discovering Laos office. Taking a scenic route, we drive past winding rivers, lush tropical mountains, and picturesque tribal villages. On route we have the option to stop off at a number of villages, as we pass those of the Hmong, Khmu, Lantan, Akha, Tai Lue and Tai Dam people. Each culture and village is unique, and each offer an equally rewarding experience.
Midday
At lunch time we head to the Pha Nguang waterfall for a mouthwatering Lao-style picnic. Once fed and rested, we take a swift drive down to the Muang Sing valley.
Afternoon
We visit That Xieng Tueng, a locally important Buddhist stupa with fantastic panoramic views of the Muang Sing valley and surrounding areas. At around 4:00 pm we arrive at Muang Sing city centre.
Evening
After a delicious Lao dinner, take time to explore the city at night, relax with a drink, or head for an early night at the guesthouse ready for the next day’s events.
Pricing
The price varies according to the number of participants and time of year. It will always decrease as more visitors book the same tour!
For this 2 day Minivan tour, the price can range from $145/person in a group of 8+ Pax to $463/person for 1 Passenger. *all pricing is in USD
Contact us to check the availability of a tour & the number of people who may have already signed up for the tour for an accurate pricing.
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WHAT DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?
Transport
Local English-speaking guide
4 Meals
Accommodation
Bottled Water
Tourist Visiting fees
Government taxes and fees
WHAT TO BRING
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Mosquito repellent
Warm clothes for the evening (Nov-Mar)
Rain jacket (if rainy season)
Tissues or toilet paper
Personal toiletries/medicines
Money (for handicrafts or extra drinks) ing (Nov-Mar)
Rain jacket (rainy season)
Money (for handicrafts or extra drinks)
NAMHA NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AREA MAP
Map Key:
Yellow: Trekking trails
Red: Indigenous villages
Dark Blue: Namha River
Beige: Main road
Brown: Secondary road
Blue: Namtha River