Full Day Experience Huay Xai
A day of diverse contrasts includes an insight into rural life in a traditional Lao village and exploration of the country’s history. We start our cultural adventure with a minivan ride to Ban Nam Chan, a village that is home to the indigenous Lanten tribe. These people are renowned for their cotton weaving, embroidery and use of natural dyes, especially the dark indigo used in their traditional jackets. They also produce bamboo paper for use in significant religious ceremonies. We then head to Ban Oudom village to observe the process of making Lao Lao, the nation’s beloved rice whiskey. After lunch, we continue to Fort Carnot, a defensive structure built by the French around 1900. Today, part of the fort is in ruins, but sections of the barracks and two watchtowers at the southern and northern ends remain. We conclude our exploration with a visit to Wat Chomkao Manilat in the tranquil town of Huay Xai. This shrine is situated in an elevated position, which provides a picturesque panorama of the Mekong River and Thailand across the border.
Route
- Duration: 8 hours, with departure at 8 am;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion/tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap, non-slip shoes like sturdy sandals or trainers, camera, loose comfortable clothes, swim wear, personal toiletries, extra clothes and towel, sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control.
- Tours and transfer with English-speaking, licenced assistance;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned van;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- Lunch as indicated in the programme (food only);
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
