From Luang Prabang: Thin Pha Trail & Tad Sae Falls Trek Small-Group Thin Pha Trail & Tad Sae Falls Guided Trek
ID: GYG385128-O-697169
Category:
Country: Laos
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Hike through the foothills of beautiful, jungle-covered limestone mountains to visit local hill tribe villages. Enjoy an included guide, lunch, hotel transfers, a scenic ride on the Nam Khan River, and a visit to Tad Sae Waterfall in the wet season.
Start with a morning transfer from your hotel in Luang Prabang 25 minutes out of town to the adventure camp. Cross the Nam Khan River by boat to the trailhead and begin the hike through rice paddies and middle canopy. Your first stop will be a Khmu village named Ban Houay Fai where your guide will introduce you to the local life and customs.
Continue along ridges, limestone grottos, and rocky slopes for lunch at a Hmong village known as Ban Thin Pha, which gives this trail its name. Experience a variety of flora and fauna in the mountains and valleys, and weave your way through paddies and countryside. Stop, look, listen, and ask your guide about the life teeming around you. Chat with villagers and ask questions about life in Laos before ending the trek in the riverside village Ban Houay Yen.
There, a boat will be waiting to take you down a beautiful stretch of the Nam Khan with a stop at the Tad Sae Waterfall. Relax and soak in Tad Sae Falls before returning by boat and vehicle to Luang Prabang. By choosing this adventure, you are contributing funds to support the local communities you visit.
The total trekking distance is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles), which takes about 4-5 hours through deciduous forest and farmland with elevations of 300-900 meters (984-2953 feet). During the low water season from February to July, the itinerary is the same with the exception that the Tad Sae Waterfall can be very low or dry and may be omitted. You can choose to take the tour in a public, small group or in a private group.
Highlights
- Hike through the foothills of jungle-covered limestone mountains with a local guide
- Visit Hmong and Khmu villages to learn more about their life and traditions
- Swim and explore Tad Sae Waterfall (season permitting)
- Enjoy a short boat ride on the Nam Khan
- Trek the Thin Pha Trail and share it with villagers on their daily commute
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with severe mobility impairments
• This tour will take place rain or shine
• By choosing this adventure, you are contributing funds to support the local communities you visit
• The total trekking distance is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles), which takes about 4-5 hours through deciduous forest and farmland with elevations of 300-900 meters (984-2953 feet)
• During the low water season from February to July, the itinerary is the same with the exception that the Tad Sae Waterfall can be very low or dry and may be omitted
• Please wear comfortable shoes for walking
• If you plan on entering the waterfall, please include a towel in your day bag as they are not provided
• Please wait in the lobby area 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You will be picked up at your hotel in Luang Prabang, free of charge. Please wait in the lobby area 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
