Phieng Ngam Eco-lodge “Tai Deang Village”

Trip Overview
Experience Tai Deang Eco-lodge, to see & learning Laos Whisky making, black smith, bamboo basket. Participate traditional Baci-ceremony (If you order), practice community-based tourism activities with local people such as: step of natural dyeing, traditional weaving & daily activities of the family.

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Itinerary
Start at 15:30 O’clock from our office or your hotel by Tuk Tuk or bicycle (depending on your preference) to Khon Village visit old temple of Luang Namtha town, next direct to visit Phieng Ngam Village “Tai Deang Ethnic” the villages of eco-lodge & also are famous for their many different handicrafts, walk around the village to see & learn Laos Whisky making, traditional weaving, black smith, bamboo basket making, before dinner participate a traditional Baci-ceremony (If you order), overnight in Tai Deang Eco-lodge.

In the morning walk around in the village, after breakfast practice community-based tourism activities with local people such as: step of natural dyeing & practical weaving, after that visit Tai Dam Village “Nam Ngaen Village” the village who process of making the famous Lao Rice Whiskey, visit Phoum Pouk stupa, Luang Namtha stupa & back to Luang Namtha town before your lunch.

Phieng Ngam Eco-lodge
All eco-lodge was designed from Tai Deang Ethnic house style with toilets inside in each room located near the rice fields that you can see green viewpoint on the rainy season. We have 3 rooms of eco-lodge the first room 5 single beds with 2 toilets, the second room 2 beds (Double & Single beds) with 1 toilet and the last room 1 double bed with 1 toilet inside. All room have been passed Luang Namtha Homestay Standard. Each room in eco-lodge include standard of mattress, blanket, mosquito net, towel, and pillows. Our toilets are western toilets with hot shower.

Detailed info & Pricing:

Tour ID: LT-HS-07.
Duration: 1 night/half day.
Operational: Daily, 15:30.
Difficulty: Easy, suitable for families.

Highlights: Experience Tai Deang Eco-lodge; To see & learning Laos Whisky making, black smith, bamboo basket; Participate traditional Baci-ceremony; Practice community-based tourism activities with local people such as: step of natural dyeing, traditional weaving & daily activities of the family.

Pricing: The price ranges from US$69/Person for 8 + Pax to US$215/Person for 1 Pax.

The price varies according to the number of participants. The price decreases as more tourists book the same tour!

Please contact us to check the availability of a tour & the number of people who have already signed up for the tour for an accurate pricing.

Price Includes:

English speaking tour guide.
Local guide from the village.
Transportation from your hotel & back to hotel.
Accommodation (Tai Deang Eco-lodge).
Meals (4 meals covered) “Local food”.
Drinking water during the trip.
All activities mention on itinerary.
Community distribution.
Government Taxes and charges.

Not included: Elements not mentioned in “Tour includes”; All kind of soft drinks or alcohol during your tour.

Note: For your impression & get more experience to join our homestay. We offer transportation for you as Tuk Tuk (Local Taxi) & Bicycle please choose one.

Extra info:
More Information about Homestay
What is homestay accommodation?
Homestay is a popular form of hospitality and lodging whereby visitors sleep at the residence of a local of the town to which they are traveling. … Farm stays are a type of a homestay, in which the visitor stays on a working farm.

What is homestay Programme?
A homestay programme gives tourists the opportunity to stay with a chosen family, interact and experience the daily life of their homestay family and learn the culture and lifestyle of the rural community in Luang Namtha, Laos. … It focuses more on lifestyle and experience, including cultural and economic activities.

What you should bring on a homestay
Small backpack, T-shirt, short pants, long pants, towel or sarong, pair of socks, long sleeve shirt, pair of slippers, pair of shoes, swimsuit, soap, shampoo, toothbrush & toothpaste, mosquito spray, sun cream, flashlight, 2 liter drinking water for the first day, hat or cap, first aid kit & toilet roll.

What you should NOT take on a Homestay (Please Ask)
Passport, Flight ticket and Travelers Cheques. Whenever you lose your passport you have to go to Vientiane to get a new one. Also, a tropical shower can reduce your precious papers to something else. At the safe in your hotel your belongings will be safe!

Make sure that your photo or film camera is packed waterproof, nature here is unpredictable.

Candies for the children would be nice but they usually can’t go to the dentist easily. A donation for the village or village school is a better idea.

Bank notes in high denominations will be a problem changing them in smaller ones.

Important do’s & don’ts:
Do not give individual gifts, sweets or money to children, ask before taking photos of people or spiritual items, help keep the trails clean by not littering, please purchase handicrafts but do not purchase antiques, do not remove any archaeological remains from the site of the ancient sites, stay with the guides all the time, do not use drugs.

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