Morning flight to Luang Namtha. Upon arrival, drive to Muang Sing along a winding road through beautiful tropical forests and hill tribe villages. Stop en route to visit Had Yao village handicrafts and silk dying. Along the way, we may visit Akha villages. Arrive at Muang Sing in the late afternoon. Check in hotel. Overnight in Muang Sing. (L, D)

Visit Muang Sing’s morning market and hike to Akha villages, Pou Don Than (Yao) and Fou Pou’s farm. In the afternoon visit the Muang Sing Exhibition, traditional Lao houses, minority handicraft markets, and a Buddhist temple featuring Thai Lue architecture. Drive to Ban Yaang Luang (Akha) and Ban Thin Thad (Tai Lue). Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the mountain scenery and rice paddies. Overnight in Muang Sing (B, L, D)

Morning drive to Luang Namtha. The road winds through rice paddies and the hamlets of Ban Nam Keo Noi. Stop at Ban Kum to see how locals make traditional “lao lao” wine, the most famous local wine in Muang Sing. Arrive at Luang Namtha around noon. In the afternoon visit That Poum Puk, Ban Nam Ngaen and Luang Kone temples. Overnight in Luang Namtha. (B, L, D)

Full day to explore Luang Namtha by bicycle. Visit Ban Pasak and Ban Phoung – study Black Tai sericulture – learn about the centuries old art of raising and processing silk worms. Visit Black Tai cultural sites. Continue cycling to Ban Nam Thoung, a Tai Lue village known for its cotton weaving, basketry and fish farming. Visit a weaving village followed by a picnic lunch. Cycle to the Lanten village of Ban Nam Dee with its waterfall and paper making (cold season only). Then on to Ban Thong Jai Neua village, famous for its silk weaving. Return to hotel by back–up vehicle. Overnight in Luang Namtha. (B, L, D)

In the morning visit the provincial market and local museum. Drive to Udomxai, stopping en route at Ban Nam Deng (Lanten) and a colorful fruit market. Arrive at Udomxai in the afternoon. Upon arrival, take a short drive towards Muang to see several Khmu villages. In late afternoon enjoy the sunset and beautiful views at a hill–top shrine. Tour end at Oudomxay. (B, L)

• Transportation as stated
• Accommodation in village lodge – dormitory style
• Local English speaking guide
• Limited personal liability insurance cover.
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Meals: as stated B, L, D
• Gov’t tax and service charge
• Trekking permit and limited drink water

• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• Int–l airport departure tax
• Int–l air tickets to / from Laos
• Domestic air ticket with airport tax
• Boat trip as stated in above sights
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others