15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
15 Ng. 100 Đ. Nguyễn Xiển, Thanh Xuân Nam, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội 100000
Embark on an epic and deeply challenging 5-day Phou Louey Mountain summit trekking tour, meticulously designed by Golden Trail Travel for the adventurous spirit seeking the pinnacle of Laos challenging trek experiences. This extensive expedition plunges you into the heart of Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park, one of Southeast Asia's most pristine and significant protected areas, offering an unparalleled opportunity to conquer its highest peak and immerse yourself in an untouched wilderness. It's the ultimate Laos adventure tour for those who truly want to connect with nature and contribute to vital conservation efforts.
Your journey to the Phou Louey Mountain summit will lead you through a diverse range of awe-inspiring landscapes. You'll trek through dense, verdant jungles, ascend into the ethereal beauty of Laos cloud forest, where mist-shrouded trees and unique flora create a mystical atmosphere. The terrain is rugged and demanding, a true test of endurance, but every challenging step is rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views and the profound sense of accomplishment that comes from exploring truly remote wilderness. This is a prime destination for wildlife photography Laos, capturing the raw beauty of an unspoiled ecosystem.
A significant highlight of this multi-day Laos trek is the unique opportunity for wildlife observation tower experiences. These strategically located towers, often combined with "nest" accommodations (if applicable to this specific route), provide an unparalleled vantage point for wildlife spotting Laos. Guided by expert local rangers, you'll patiently observe elusive nocturnal animals, including various deer species, civets, wild cats, and hopefully, signs of rarer, larger mammals. The park is a critical habitat for endangered species Laos, and the project plays a crucial role in tiger conservation Laos, making your presence directly impactful. Day treks also offer excellent Gibbon spotting Laos and bird watching Laos opportunities.
This Phou Louey Mountain summit tour is deeply rooted in responsible travel Laos and sustainable tourism Laos. As an award-winning eco-tourism initiative, it directly supports local communities by providing sustainable livelihoods, fostering a strong incentive for them to protect their natural heritage. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the park's rich biodiversity Laos and the ongoing efforts in environmental education Laos. Golden Trail Travel ensures a safe, well-organized, and profoundly meaningful expedition, with expert local guides who possess intimate knowledge of the terrain, its flora and fauna, and the cultural nuances of the region. Expect challenging but rewarding trekking, forest camping Laos under the stars, and an unforgettable journey into the wild heart of Laos.
Conquer Phou Louey Mountain Summit: Achieve the ultimate goal of summiting Phou Louey Mountain, offering unparalleled panoramic views over a vast, untouched wilderness, a truly rewarding strenuous hike Laos.
Immersive Cloud Forest Trekking: Trek through pristine and ethereal Laos cloud forest, experiencing unique ecosystems characterized by mist-shrouded trees, rare orchids, and incredible biodiversity.
Wildlife Observation Tower Experience: Engage in thrilling wildlife observation tower sessions, often at night, offering a unique opportunity to spot elusive nocturnal animals in their natural habitat, making it a prime Laos wildlife watching experience.
Direct Contribution to Conservation: Participate in a pioneering conservation tourism Laos initiative where your tour fees directly support the protection of endangered species Laos and their habitats within Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park, including vital tiger conservation Laos efforts.
High Chance of Wildlife Spotting: With patience and luck, observe various species of deer, civets, wild cats, and numerous birds (excellent for bird watching Laos), with the potential for Gibbon spotting Laos.
Authentic Wilderness Immersion: Experience genuine untouched wilderness Laos with forest camping Laos under the stars, completely disconnecting from civilization and immersing yourself in the sounds and atmosphere of the jungle.
Expert Local Guides & Rangers: Be accompanied by highly knowledgeable local guides and park rangers who are expert trackers, ensuring your safety and enhancing your chances of spotting wildlife while providing valuable insights into the ecosystem.
Educational & Environmental Focus: Learn about the rich biodiversity Laos possesses, the challenges of wildlife conservation, and the successes of the project in protecting this vital ecosystem, fostering environmental education Laos.
Responsible & Sustainable Travel: This tour is a prime example of responsible travel Laos and sustainable tourism Laos, emphasizing minimal environmental impact and maximum benefit to both wildlife and local communities.
Ultimate Adventure Challenge: Designed for physically fit and adventurous trekkers, this Laos hardcore trek offers a significant challenge and a deep sense of accomplishment, providing a unique and unforgettable adventure travel Laos.
HOTELS
Homestay
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels
Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request
Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.
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(1.5 hour Transfer & 5km trek. Elev. Gain/Loss +380m/-240m; Avg. Slope +13%/-9%)
Morning
The National Park’s English-speaking guide and driver will meet clients at around 8:00am at the guesthouse in Muang Hiem.
First, visit the National Park’s headquarters and Visitor Center in Muang Hiam. The guide will share a presentation of the Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park and introduce the on-the-ground efforts in protecting wildlife.
After around 1.5-hour drive along curvy roads through mountainous landscape and villages surrounding the National Park, you will arrive at Ban Nam Soy village.
From Ban Nam Soy, we will start walking along a 5 km trail overlooking agricultural fields to Ban Navene, a remote Khmu village. A village tok tok (a hand tractor used for plowing rice paddies and convertible to a transportation vehicle) might join us and give us a lift (depending on the availability). Once in Ban Navane, meet with the village ecotourism team and guide. Enjoy late lunch in Ban Navene, hosted by the village cooking group at the village visitor center.
Afternoon
After lunch, guides will show you around the village and you will be introduced to your homestay/dinner family. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon exploring the village.
Evening-Night
You will spend the evening in the village and experience the tranquility of life in a remote, off-the-grid village with limited electricity. Dinner with the local family. Option: Bring pictures and maps from home and your travels to show to your homestay family.
Note Overnight: It’s possible to be a guest of a homestay family, or to enjoy more privacy and overnight in village visitor center. Please inform guide regarding your preferences.
(10 km trek. 7 hours. Elev. Gain/Loss +850m/-275m. Avg. Slope +12%/-8%)
Morning
After an early breakfast and saying your goodbyes to your homestay family, we depart for the first of the two-day ascent to the peak of the Phou Louey Mountain.
The first 5 km of the trail climbs up through a mosaic of shifting agricultural fields. Your guide will explain about local agriculture, which villagers depend on for both their food and income.
Afternoon
After approximately a 2-hour walk, the trail enters the National Park. Trek through the forest for around 2 hours passing by the former ranger substation until arriving at Tad Ang Waterfall, an amazing waterfall that has bowl-like jungle infinity pool. Enjoy swimming while the village cook will prepare a lunch.
After lunch, the trail continues a gradual ascent until finally reaching the first campsite where you will stop for the night, Houay Kaneng camp. The camp is located nearby a waterfall where you can relax and refresh. Walk silently to the waterfall as you might spot some animals if you are lucky.
Evening
Follow the guide to the nearby camera trap to change the memory card. Once back at the camp see the camera trap photos and enjoy a traditional Khmu dinner by campfire prepared by the village cooks.
Night
Overnight in Jungle Huts (two person per hut).
(12 km trek. 10+ hours. Elev. Gain/Loss +1270m/-1250m. Avg. Slope +18%/-17%)
Morning
Wake up with the first light and enjoy breakfast to the sounds of early morning bird calls.
Please be prepared to wake up early and get prepared in a timely fashion as today is the challenge day! The final climb up to the Cloud Forest and Phou Louey Peak is a very steep 5-6 hour climb (average slope +18%), followed by a very steep 4-5 hour descent (average slope -17%). The relatively short 12 km trek of today can easily take 10 hours or more!
The Phou Louey summit is a Cloud Forest, and as the name states the peak is usually covered in clouds, however, if you are lucky with good weather conditions and clear sky, you may see a breathtaking view of thick, old growth forest covering “Forever Mountain” for as far as the eye can see. Please do not pick any plants from the Phou Louey Peak area and please stay on the trail to reduce the footprints on this rare plant community.
Afternoon
After 6.5km climb (5-6 hours), enjoy lunch nearby the summit. At the summit additional camera trap will be opened to change memory cards. Phou Louey is known for its abundance of wildlife, and so the chance to see some great camera trap photos of different species is quite high. Together with the guide view the wildlife camera trap images.
After enjoying the wonders of the cloud forest, the trail descends down to Tad Loy camp, which is 5.5km (4-5 hours) from the top.
Arrival to the camp in late afternoon. Enjoy free time to relax and bath in the nearby river.
Evening – Dinner
Enjoy a traditional Khmu dinner prepared by the village cook and porters.
Enjoy the dinner at the campfire and the wild outback of Nam Et-Phou Louey. Your guides may tell you some Khmu folktales and stories about dragons, wildlife and ghosts.
Night
Overnight in Jungle Huts (two person per hut).
(12 km trek. 7 hours. Elev. Gain/Loss +895m/-660m. Avg. Slope +11%/-11%)
Morning
Wake up early and before breakfast walk up to a nearby mountain to check for wildlife photos on camera traps set there, bird watch, and possibly have the opportunity to hear the calls of the rare Northern White-Cheeked Gibbons.
After returning back to the campsite, enjoy breakfast. Today you will trek from the foothills of Phou Louey Mountain across the rugged and mountainous landscape to The Nests campsite located nearby the Poung Nied saltlick and the wildlife observation tower.
The route traverses some beautiful forest and landscapes and trench remains from the war. The trek is approximately 12km and takes around 7hours with a steep ascent to the top of Phou Phamai Mountain Pass (Elev. 1’500m) followed by a gradual descent down to the camp.
The top of Phou Phamai Mountain Pass offers great view over the National Park. Enjoy a picnic lunch with a view.
Afternoon
You will arrive at The Nests camp in the mid-afternoon and will be shown to your accommodation – the hanging spherical “Nest”. Enjoy free time to relax, bath in the nearby river and enjoy the nature.
Dinner
Enjoy traditional Khmu dinner prepared by the village cooking group at around 6-7 PM. Dinner is eaten at the camp and is not allowed at the observation tower.
Evening
After dinner, you will receive a briefing about wildlife viewing at the Poung Nied salt lick – one of the largest salt licks in the National Park. The guides will inform tourists about the species of animals they may see and explain the rules and expectations for spotlighting.
It’s important to follow the introduced rules, such as: no talking, no eating at the salt lick observation tower. We will stay at the observation tower for a few hours (depending on your curiosity and patience) until no later than 11:30 pm.
The most common animals that you might spot include Sambar and barking deer (AKA muntjak) and various species of civets, although, if lucky, you may see also other protected animals such as bears, dhole, several species of wild cats and others.
Please wear warm clothes as it can be quite cold in the late evening/night time.
Night
Overnight in The Nests (two people per Nest).
(7.5 km forest trek + 5km local tractor. 4 hours trek + 1h tractor. Elev. Gain/Loss +420m/-460m. Avg. Slope +10%/-11%)
Morning
Early morning before breakfast, your guide will offer you two options:
First option, wake up at 6:00 AM walk back to the nearby salt lick to identify different wildlife tracks. Spend approximately an hour in the observation platform, as morning is a great time for bird watching. After, follow the guide to check the camera traps.
Second option, wake up early morning at 5:30 and walk for 20 minutes up the mountain to try your luck to listed to the calls of the critically endangered Northern White Checked Gibbons. Enjoy sunrise and birdwatching from a small viewpoint platform in a tree. At 6:30 follow the guide to check the camera traps.
Once back to the camp, enjoy breakfast and view wildlife camera trap photos taken by the camera trap during the previous night.
Twelve surrounding villages involved in this project receive monetary bonuses in the form of a village development fund based on the number and type of wildlife, and wildlife proof identified and viewed in the camera traps. (This fee is included in the tour price.)
Afternoon – Trek from The Nests to Ban Nam Poung Village
Your final day of trekking takes you along a 7.5 km forest path. Pass by the ranger substation and trek through thick jungle and mixed deciduous forest. The local guide will show you medicinal plants and spot animal tracks along the way.
Afternoon
The trek has a couple moderate ascents before descending into agriculture fields. At the edge of the forest and fields, enjoy a picnic lunch. From here a tok tok (a small tractor used for plowing rice paddies and convertible to a vehicle for transportation) will pick you up and take you through the village rice and corn fields for about 5km to Ban Nam Poung Village, an ethnic Khmu Village, situated on the edge of the national park boundary.
Once in the village your village guides will bid you goodbye and you will be transferred back to Muang Hiem by private truck or van. We will be back in Muang Hiem in afternoon.
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