Day1: Bountai – Trekking point-Namkhoun Village (Pounoy Laopan Ethnic) (_/L/D)

We start from at your guesthouse in Bountai Town to the trekking point by a tractor at 7:30 am, it takes between 15-20 minutes. After that we will walk through the rice fields, along and through river in the deep jungle, hiking up high mountain to the view point (the amazing views) and then we will walk down and cross river many time on the other side of mountain to the village where we are going to spend overnight, it takes 6-6,5 hours walk. Today we will spend overnight with a local family who are the host and offer their local food for us.

Approximately: 6-6,5-hour walking. Trekking level: quite difficult and hard.

Day2: Namkhoun Village (Pounoy Laopan Tribe)-Poulee Mai Village (Akha Poulee Tribe) (B/L/D)

After exploring the village and having breakfast, we will continue our hiking from Namkhoun village to Poulee Mai village, it takes 5-5,5 hours walk. This day, we will cross river one time, hike up mountain and walk along the ridge of mountain to the village where will spend overnight. On the trek, you will see the beautiful landscapes and incredible views when you are on the top of mountain. Today, we will stay with local family who are the host and offer us their local food. This tribe is the authentic remote village and you can see their beautiful traditional dress and culture. It is perfect time to explore their village and make photos.

Approximately: 5-5,5-hour walking. Trekking level: moderate

 Day3: Poulee Mai Village (Akha Poulee Tribe) – back (B/L/_)

This village is absolutely beautiful views of clouds covering the mountains and valleys, nice landscapes in the morning when the sunrise. The local people are still wearing their traditional dress, it is good chance for photographer to make photos. After exploring the village and having breakfast, we will walk down hill and walk up the mountain to the car, it takes 2,5-3 hours walk and then take our private car back Bountai Town, it takes between 45 minutes – 1 hour by a private car.

Approximately: 5-5,5-hour walking. Trekking level: moderate

• Starts: 7:30 am
• Ends: 1-2 pm

What you should bring for the trek: good shoes/boots, long pants, long sleeves, hat, rain coat, flashlight, sun scream, mosquito spray, cloths and flip-flops for changing, towel for washing/taking shower (taking a shower in opened public), equipment.

Trekking price: per person in Lao kip.

The price is included: drinking water, local food, all entry fees, family homestay, private transport mentioned in the program, English speaking guide, government taxes