Off The Beaten Track Activities:  Hiking in Xieng Khouang

The most mysterious and magical of all Lao attractions are the Plain of Jars. Most of the landscapes consists of steep mountains and lush green hills. Xiengkhouang Province offers the awesome beauty of high mountains and rugged karst formations.

How to get in Xieng Khoang ?

Located 400 Km northeast of Vientiane Capital, there will be a 3 flights each day from Vientiane to Xieng Khouang.

Detail Activities

The pristine landscape of Xieng Khouang is made up of high plains, green peaks and lush valleys. Lying on a high altitude (average 1200m) Xieng Khouang enjoys pleasant climate, cool during day and a bit chilly at night especially during winter. The legendary Plain of Jars consists of hundreds of giant stone jars strewn all over the plateau. History has not been revealed yet but legends tell that these huge jars were used to store dead bodies of human as ancient customs. No one knows exactly, just take a walk to discover this weird area.

Off The Beaten Track Activities

  • Hiking in Xieng Khouang

    The most mysterious and magical of all Lao attractions are the Plain of Jars. Most of the landscapes consists of steep mountains and lush green hills. Xiengkhouang Province offers the awesome beauty of high mountains and rugged karst formations.

Examples of full packages

These examples of full package show how we combine adventure travel, off the beaten track travel with classic sightseeing and relaxation to make a balanced, fulfilling and enjoyable holiday.
Hidden Indochina ( Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos) 21 Days
Grade: Challenging
Luggage: Vehicles
Accommodation: Hotel & homestay
When to do: Year round

A mythical great river runs through three lands of Indochina, the Mekong River. A shared history, sometimes common and sometimes distant, has shaped the cultural richness and uniqueness of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. This journey aims to unlock the fascinating appeal of Indochina: its spectacular landscapes and amazingly diverse cultures. Covering all highlights from the magnificent Angkor temples to the roof of Indochina - Fanxipan Mountain, and filled with enjoyable activities, it can delight the most jaded mind.

Starting at the vibrant hub of South Vietnam, Saigon, cruising on endless waterways of Mekong Delta, marveling at majestic Angkor temples, relaxing in atmospheric Luang Prabang before trekking in laid back Muang Ngoi and Sapa and finishing with a scenic cruise in Halong, this itinerary is perfect for a complete Indochina discovery.
 

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Vietnam and Cambodia - A taste of exoticism ( North Vietnam and Siem Reap) 13 Days
Grade: Moderate
Luggage: Vehicles
Accommodation: Hotel & homestay
When to do: March to November

This tour brings in a glimpse of Vietnam and a taste of Cambodia. The journey starts out in the 1000-year-old city of Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam with rich history and sensational cuisine. It then gets off tourist trails and travels inland for 4 days in  beautiful Pu Luong nature reserve with trekking between hilltribe villages, meeting the local people and enjoying a homestay in these remote communities.

This adventure also combines exploration of the impressive waterscape at Tam Coc, both on foot and by sampan. Boat is also the way to explore Halong Bay, making this tour a perfect itinerary for those love being on water.  Other hightlights include the Siem Reap homestay  and the majestic Angkor temples.
 

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