Laos · HILL TRIBE VILLAGES AND HOMESTAYS
A day walk into a Khmu or Hmong village, or a night in one. The 13 below are clear about who hosts, what the sleeping arrangements are, what dinner involves and how the money is shared.
Learn Hmong batik in Luang Prabang with beeswax, hemp fabric, and natural indigo, then take home a handmade souvenir.
“It was absolutely amazing and it’s more than worth it to take time for doing the Batik Workshop when you are in Luang Prabang. A really nice self-made souvenir.”
Review of a Luang Prabang elephant keeper tour with ethical elephant care, Kuang Si Falls, a Hmong village, transport, and practical tips.
“Fantastic experience. Beatiful nature by the falls. Amazing to come so close to the elefants. Tony was a great, knowledgable guide”
Review of The Wild Explorer, a demanding 3-day Laos forest trek with camping, local food, survival skills, guides, and mountain views.
“We did a 3-day hike with two homestays (we asked for a modification of the itinerary which was one night camping and one homestay). We hiked to Nam Vang the first day, and then to Lahou the second day. The experience was as authentiRead more”
Trek Nam Ha National Park, visit Kmu villages, learn forest skills, and spend two days with local families for $115 per person.
“Amazing 2 day hike through Nam Ha with my guide Peng - he was excellent the whole trip, explained native plants and herbs through the walk, and even gave a little tour of the local markets before we started.”
Review of Nong Khiaw’s 2-day village trek, homestay, waterfall swim, cave visit, and Nam Ou River kayaking for $80.
“Bic is the best guide in all of Laos! Really nice hike through the jungle but it is tough one so I wouldn’t recommend for anyone with mobility issues. Visiting the villages felt authentic, the kids say hello and the locals go about their day without trying to sell anything or anything else to give it a touristy/gimmicky feel. The views are stunning and there is a lot to learn and appreciate about Laos on this trip. But hands down the best part of the trip was Bic. A really lovely guy and an excellent guide who at every opportunity would teach us about the land, people and history of…”
Review of Laos’s 3-day Hunter Trails trek, with steep jungle hikes, campfire meals, wildlife spotting, primary forest camping, and village homestay.
“As keen hikers, but older travellers, we wanted to challenge ourselves and see deep jungle without roughing it too much. We liked the fact that the Hiker had its own jungle camp (basic but adequate huts) and also that they were the only comRead more”
Learn Lao cooking with a Khmu guide, gather forest or farm ingredients, make bamboo tools, and enjoy lunch near Luang Prabang.
“Amazing experience with a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. After a short trek into the jungle, we came upon a clearing with a small bamboo platform where we used machetes to fashion some cover from the rain. We then made ouRead more”
Hike Laos’ 100 Waterfalls, cruise the Nam Ou, visit a Khmu village and war-era cave, with lunch and swimming for $35.
“This tour was amazing!!! I think it is one of my highlights and would definitely recommend it while visiting Nong Khiaw! Our guide Cam was very nice and friendly. The trail and nature was breathtaking!”
Trek Nam Ha NPA for three days of jungle skills, village life, local food, a banana leaf camp, and a Khmu homestay for $149.
“It was amazing. I had the best time and the tour guide was just the type for our group. Amazing experience and super authentic”
Trek remote Hmong and Khmu villages near Luang Prabang, sleep in simple homestays, share local meals, and climb for wide mountain views.
“Absoluut een van de hoogtepunten van onze reis. Je krijgt een beeld van het plattelands leven zoals dat waarschijnlijk honderd jaar geleden ook al geleefd werd. Gids, Chan van tigertrails deed het fantastisch en had veel te vertellen over de verschillende hillttribe mensen, rituelen, planten en dieren. Tracks zijn goed te doen sommige stukken pittig vooral als het 37°C is Overnachten bij de mensen thuis is zeer eenvoudig maar een belevenins en een kans wat meer van de manier van het leven daar mee te maken.”
Trek Laos through Nam Ha forests for five days of jungle camping, village homestay, river swimming, mountain views, and local meals.
“Wow, wow, wow!! What an experience. Kam and Mie were awesome guides. It was an adventure that was challenging at times and really rewarding. Well worth going on this trip.”
Trek Nam Ha NPA, sleep in a Khmu homestay, visit local villages, and share jungle traditions on this practical 2-day Laos adventure.
“My group: a couple in there 60tis where hiking with me and a guide. For the second day we talked to the guide and took a harder and more secluded route which was hard but very rewarding route with the awesome views on top of the mountain. The people where also were nice in the villages. Definitely would recommend doing a tour here”
Trek from Luang Prabang through Hmong villages, sleep in basic homestays, visit a waterfall, and return by boat via Nong Khiaw.
Waterfalls, river caves, jungle treks and weaving looms, grouped by the kind of day they make.
