3 Days Trek Multi-Akha Villages

Visit tribal villages of Akha pala, Akha Erpa and Akha Mouchee and explore wonderful mountains of this area.

Itinerary.

Day 01 Bountai – Nam Li – Ban Mokoknoi (_/L/D).

The trekking tour will start from Bountai District or Paknamnoi. Take a private car from Bountai or Paknamnoi; you will be arrived Ban Namly around noon, where the trek starts. Today we will hike along the dirt road to Ban Mokkoknoi, the village of Loma tribe. At this village you will have a good chance to observe their living style. Overnight with family at Akha Loma.

Approximately: 3 – 3,5 hrs. Trekking level: moderate

Day 02 Ban Mokoknoi – Mokkok Luang – Ban Chapiew-noi – Chapiewmai – Chapiewluang(B/L/D).

After breakfast, our guide will let you continue to Ban Mokkokluang, Akha Loma village. Today the trek is quite challenging for hiking. Lunch time will be served at this village. Then, hike on a small trail up to the mountains. Finally, you will arrive at ban Chapiewnoi and Chapiewluang, and Ban Chapiewmai, which are the Akha Erpa villages, these villages are located in hidden areas. We will stay overnight at Ban Chapiewluang.

Approximately: 4 – 4,5 hours.

Trekking level: difficult.

Day 03 Ban Chapiewluang – Ban Mouchee(B/L/_) .

After breakfast, we will walk around to see local people’s daily lives in the morning. Then, start trekking, today trek is more challenging than two days before. The trek lets you walk on the path through mountains up and down. Then, the trek will finish at Ban Moucheekang, village of Akha Mouchee. Then we take a private car heading to Bountai or Phongsaly. On the way we have good opportunity to visit villages of Akha Cherpia, Akha Poulee.  Arrive in Bountai.  End our trip.

Approximately: 4–5 – 5  hrs. Trekking level: difficult.

  • Trek starts: at 8:00 am from Hongthong hotel in Bountai.
  • Trek ends: at 5:00 pm in Bountai.
No of Pax 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Up
Price/Pax (USD)  190$ 110$ 90$ 85$ 80$ 76$ 70$ 65$

Price Includes:

  • English-speaking/local guide
  • Transportation
  • Food and water
  • Village service
  • Government Taxes

What to prepare on the trek:

  • Good hydration is a basic safety measure; make sure that you consume at least 2-3 liters of water per day. For your first day, the tour operator will provide around 2 water bottles. Please, keep always the empty bottle so you can refill the next day.
  • A good pair of shoes for walking
  • A hat or cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Mosquito repellent/Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Toilet paper
  • Raincoat (in Rainy season, June-Sep)
  • Pocket money, etc.
  • Wear long pants and a T-shirt.
  • personal first aids

Optional:

  • Pocket money
  • Snacks, fruit, and your own bottle of water
  • Your own medicine if you need it.
  • Sandals or flip-flops

What to Do’s & Don’ts:

  • Do not give individual gifts or money to children.
  • Ask before taking photos of people or spiritual items.
  • Help keep the trails clean by not littering.
  • Purchasing handicrafts is highly appreciated but do not purchase antiques.
  • Do not remove any archeological remains from the site of the ancient temples.
  • Always stay with the guides
  • Do not use drugs.

Other:

  • Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian or other allergic.
  • Please be at our office at 8:45 am