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Explore with us "off the beaten track" in Kham's hometown. Between gorgeous mountains, the Nam Ou River and giant rice fields, you will discover our traditional Lao lifestyle while staying with our family.​

Muang Soune Experience

Kham's hometown - 65km -
​2 days / 1 night or 3 days / 2 nights
By bringing you with us to Kham's home village, we will make you feel at home by sharing the local lifestyle. Depending on the season and the activities taking place in the village while you’re there, you might help us in preparing a meal, getting ready for a fishing day, participating in a baci ceremony, harvesting rice, bathing in the river, shopping at a local market, attending a wedding party, among other unforgettable moments. Kham, her father Thongphat, her mother, Bounthan, and our village hosts, Kham's aunt and uncle, Nala and Nakeuy will welcome you to their modest village and will share their daily life with you. 

In Muang Soune village, you have the choice of sleeping in a traditional 100 year old Lao Leu private house or sleeping at Kham’s aunt and uncle’s house. We have been running the homestay since 2014 and all our guests have enjoyed their stay at Nala's and Nakeuy's house. The traditional wooden house is new and has been running since December 2019.

2days/1night program

All our tours are à la carte but here’s an example of a typical itinerary.
DAY 1
 
9am
Departure from your hotel in Luang Prabang

9:30am - 10:30am
Food tour in the local market to pick up fresh ingredients to cook during your stay

12pm – 12:30pm
Arrival in the village area and river crossing with local ferry or pirogue. Introduction with the family.


12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lunch time with family
 
1:30pm – 2pm
Rest
 
2pm – 5pm
Explore local activity in the village, visit the school,  visit the weavers who can tailor-make a local dress for you ;) and other village artisans.
 
5pm – 6pm
Bathe in the river or shower in the house
 
6pm – 7pm
Baci ceremony (optional)
Prepare dinner with Kham or enjoy a fresh beer Lao or a local drink with your hosts
 
7:30pm – 9pm
Dinner with the family
 
9pm till ….
Kham’s favorite after dinner activity is playing cards with her uncle. You are welcome to join, but beware… Kham and her uncle are very good!​

DAY 2
 
5am - 6am
Wake up early to prepare sticky rice for Monk’s offering later on
 
6am – 7am
Alms giving in the temple
 
7am – 8am
Breakfast with the family
 
8am – 10am
Go with Kham and her uncle fishing on the Ou River and learn some new techniques
 
10am – 1pm
Hike to the rice fields and explore the rural life of farmers. Visit some family organic gardens on the way too.
 
1pm – 2pm
Lunch time with the family
 
2pm – 3pm
Free time to go around the village and purchase souvenirs if you wish
 
3pm - 3:30pm
River crossing with local boat and departure to Luang Prabang
 
5pm
Arrival at your hotel and end of the Homestay Experience.
Includes:
- Private guide (Kham)
- All meals
- Transportation by private car
The fee is shared between the host, the driver, the village, and the guide

The fee is shared between the host, the driver, the village, and the guide​​

Traditional private house

Nala and Nakeuy house