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Two-Day Khmu Village TrekView all 5 photos
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Two-Day Khmu Village Trek

Two hours upriver, stilted houses, dinner with Phou's cousin.

2 days·Max 6 travelers·Lao · Khmu · English
Phou Yialor
Phou Yialor
Licensed since 2017

I grew up in these hills. I'll take you through them properly.

What you'll do

What's on this trip.

  • Meet Phou at 9:00 a.m. Lao time — small group, no rushing
  • Small group of 6 travelers maximum — keeps the day feeling like a trip, not a tour
  • 2-day trip through Nong Khiaw, paced by what's actually worth seeing
  • Lunch included at a family-run spot Phou actually eats at
  • Licensed Lao guide with local knowledge — license, training and references on request
  • No commissions, no detours — you stop where you want, you skip what you don't

About this tour

In Phou's words.

A two-day trek that starts with a longtail boat upriver from Nong Khiaw, then up into the hills to a Khmu village where Phou's extended family lives. Dinner cooked over open fire, sleep in a stilted house, hike back via a waterfall the next morning.

What's included

Everything in the price.

Included

  • Boat transfers
  • Guide
  • Village host fee
  • All meals
  • Homestay (shared room, mattresses on the floor)
  • Mosquito net

Not included

  • ×Sleeping bag (bring or rent $5)

Where you meet Phou

Meeting point and logistics.

Meeting Point
Nong Khiaw boat dock.
Pickup Window
9:00 a.m. Lao time
What to Bring
Hiking shoes, head torch, sleeping-bag liner.

About your guide

Phou.

Phou Yialor
Phou Yialor
Licensed Lao National Tour Guide · Nong Khiaw

Khmu trekking guide. Runs multi-day routes from Nong Khiaw to villages two hours upriver — sleeping in stilt houses, eating what his mother cooks.

Specialties: Trekking, Khmu and Hmong villages, homestays, river kayaking.

Tour philosophy: Walk first, then talk. The village will tell you when it's ready.

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Reviews · Coming soon

We launched in 2026.

Honest about what we don't have yet.

We don't have hundreds of reviews on this tour yet. We will. In the meantime: Phou is a licensed Lao National Tour Guide. License number, training records, and references are available on request.

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Common questions

Before you book.

How do I pay?
You pay a small deposit online to confirm the booking. The balance is paid in cash or by transfer to Phou on the day — no surprises, no hidden fees.
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 5 days before. Half refund within 5 days.
How do I reach my guide?
Phou will message you on WhatsApp the day before to confirm pickup and meeting details. You'll have a direct phone number, not a call center.
What if the weather is bad?
If the weather makes the experience unsafe, your guide will reschedule or you'll get a full refund — your choice. Light rain doesn't cancel; we just plan around it.
What should I bring with me?
Hiking shoes, head torch, sleeping-bag liner.

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