Meet the Khamu in Pavie village
Meet the Khamu ethnic tribe of Pavie and stay in their village
A short description
Make a stop in Pavie village while discovering the mountains of northern Laos.
Meet the inhabitants, discuss with them over meals and stay overnight with a village family. You will experience some of their daily life and seasonal activities.
About this tour
Day 1
Start our walk to the village through beautiful ricefield landscapes;
We’ll enter the forest and follow a stream towards the village;
We’ll meet with the local inhabitants and split the group over different families;
A walk to a waterfall above the village.
Dinner and overnight stay with a village family (basic comfort*).
Day 2
We join the villagers to explore the mountains and the surrounding countryside.
We participate in seasonal activities: harvesting mountain rice, working in a vegetable plantation or picking and fishing ... Lunch together.
Then a walk back to the valley and overnight stay in a hotel.
*Basic comfort:
floor mats, mosquito nets, thin mattress, pillow. Bathing water and toilets outside. For more comfort, please bring your own sheets.
Mid-November to mid-March, temperatures can be chilly at night. We can use blankets lent by the host families or bring a light sleeping bag. Or, if you prefer, you can buy a blanket at the local market for 2-3 € and donate it afterwards to the family that welcomes you.
Trip Facts
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Province visited Oudomsay
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Best season from October to May
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Accommodation Family Homestay and hotel
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Transportation Minibus and walk
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Starting from Oudomsay or Meuang La
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Finishing at Oudomsay or Meuang La
Prices
On special request
Informations about this tour
What is included
* the communal fund: not all villagers can welcome you. So we set up a communal fund that is used by the community to finance works the village need. Doing that, all the community can benefit from your visit. | What is excluded
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