Trip Overview

A unique opportunity to explore the mountain-jungle around Phongsaly and discover the Akha culture and farming.

Itinerary

Duration: about 6 hour walk each day.

Starts and ends on the road between Phongsaly and BounNeua.

On the first day, after a snack in a quiet Phunoy village, climb one of the highest mountain ridges in the area and enjoy your lunch watching the breathtaking view of endless mountain landscape. Descend through the jungle and its wild orchids and overnight in an Akha Puxo village, sitting on a hill offering nice views on the forested mountains.

Married women wear self-crafted indigo colored traditional dress with a trapeze-like cap.

On the second day, get a deeper insight into local culture: follow Akha women to their upland fields and gather vegetables and herbs with them. Back to the village, cook and eat lunch together before enjoying a relaxed hike through a valley with rice paddies.

Price starting: 120$

Price included;

• Travel permits and taxes,
• English speaking guide,
• assistant guide from village,
• first aid,
• conservation fund, 
• 4 maels,
• Drinking water,
• Local permission,
• all entrance fees,
• first aid kit,
• transportation

Price Not included:

• Any additional drinks and tips