Ban Pha keo Trek: 2 days 1 night homestay (Plain of jars site 52)

Ban Pha keo Trek: 2 days 1 night homestay (Plain of jars site 52)

The Plain of Jars is a popular destination for trek tours in Laos. There are several tour companies that offer guided trekking tours to explore the mysterious Plain of Jars. These tours usually begin in the town of Phonsavan, where you can hire a guide and arrange transportation to the Plain of Jars.

The trekking tour typically involves through the countryside and visiting the jar sites 52 more 400 jars, which are scattered throughout the area. The jars are believed to be ancient burial sites, and the trekking tour provides a unique opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the region. The duration of the trekking tour can vary depending on the specific itinerary, but most tours last between one and tow days. Some tours also include visits to nearby villages and cultural attractions in the area.

Day 1: Trek starting ban tha jok 3-4 hours to Ban phakeo

Travel 45 km (Ban pha keo trek), from Phonsavan in Xiengkhouang Province to the Hmong village of Ban Thajok (3-4 hours) Visit to the market to buy lunch and supplies as the village food is very local (meat, rice and no or few vegetables). Meet the Ban Thajok village guide and take an easy-to-moderate four-hour trek along jungle path with pretty of white orchid up hills and across streams to the Ban Phakeo.

The Ban Phakeo jar site features nearly 400 jars and many rare stone discs with animal sculptures, and is This is the only jar site with lids. There is also evidence of people using the jars as grinding-whetstones for sharpening knives. Beautiful orchids often bloom in the jars.

Witness Daily Life in a Hmong Mountain Village Life in Ban Phakeo remains mostly the same as it has over the centuries for the Lao Hmong who migrated from China. Witness Ban Phakeo villagers cook your dinner such as duck soup with rice or chicken. In the evening, village women meet at new freshwater taps to do laundry and discuss village news. Stay overnight at the basic village lodge (mats on a wood emporium, pillows, blankets and mosquito nets are provided). Be sure to take some warm clothes for the night as the mountains can get cool.

Day 2: Ban Pha Keo Trek back to Phonesavanh

Waterfalls and War Architecture Have an early breakfast with villagers, and then trek 4 hours to Thad Kha Waterfall with lunch prepared by Ban Phakeo villagers. Relax at a jungle waterfall, sit on a giant tree over the cascade, and swim in one of the ponds until 15.00. Continue to Ban Tajok, a Hmong village famous for its War Architecture. Return to Phonsavan at around 16.30 on public or pre-arranged transport.
This program reveals authentic Hmong mountain life, and if there is a special event you will even get some fat pork as a special treat or witness a religious ritual. Part of your tour fee contributes to maintaining Ban Phakeo’s water system and solar lamps.

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