The Ultimate Hiker’s Choice - 5 days forest trek with homestay and camping
Description
Thrill seekers Peace & quiet seekers First-time travelers Off-the-beaten-path travelers A good way to spend a rainy day
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- No Back Problems
- No Expectant Mothers
- No Serious Medical Conditions
Reviews(16)
Myself and a friend did the 5 day trek and cannot recommend it enough for experienced hikers. We were fully disconnected for the entirety of the trek, walking most of the day into the afternoon and making camp with our guides. We really enjoyed sharing stories around the campfire and the food was absolutely incredible. Each camp is beautiful and it is amazing to spend time so deep in the jungle listening to the sounds of nature. Xai goes above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable- thank you so much for creating memories with us that will last a lifetime! - Sydney and Max
Dear Sydney and Max, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your 5-day trek was such an unforgettable experience and that you cannot recommend it enough for experienced hikers. It's wonderful to know that you fully embraced the disconnection from the outside world, the long days of walking, and the beauty of spending time deep in the jungle listening to nature's soundtrack. Sharing stories around the campfire is truly one of the special moments we love to facilitate. We are especially grateful for your kind words about Xai. He takes great pride in going above and beyond to create lasting memories, and we will be sure to share your heartfelt thanks with him. He will be delighted to know he made such a positive impact on your adventure. Thank you for choosing The Hiker Laos and for trusting us with your journey. We hope the memories of the jungle stay with you for a lifetime. Kind regards, The Hiker Laos Team.
We did the 5 day jungle trek from 28/02. Overall a super nice experience. You will get to know the jungle of Luang namtha and how to be self-reliant. Mr. Bun went out of his way to provide great food every morning, afternoon and evening. Kham was the other guide who was well versed in the English language. If you are fit, the walks are not too bad. We recommend bringing a mat to sleep on as you sometimes sleep on the floor on banana leaves and this is quite hard. Another minus was that there are a huge number of bees at the food and sleeping places in the jungle from the end of February. So you couldn't really do anything outside sitting under a mosquito net. That is why we have shortened the trek to 4 days as you arrive at 3pm every day. So something to take with you had to think about a long trek during this period. Furthermore, it was a really super experience that we look back on with a good feeling. Thank you bun and kham for these fun days!
Sabaidee, Thank you so much for sharing your detailed feedback about your 5-day jungle trek. We are delighted to hear that overall you had a super fun experience and look back on it with a good feeling. We truly appreciate your kind words about Bun, who worked so hard to provide delicious meals every morning, noon, and evening, and about Kham for his excellent English guiding. We will be sure to pass along your thanks to both of them. Thank you also for your very helpful practical advice for future trekkers: Bringing a sleeping mat for extra comfort when sleeping on banana leaves Being aware of the bees at eating and sleeping spots from late February onward until June. We sincerely apologize that the bees caused enough discomfort that you decided to shorten your trek from 5 to 4 days. This is valuable information for us and for future guests, especially those considering a longer trek during this period. We will make sure to mention this seasonal factor more clearly in our pre-trip information. We are glad that despite this, you still found the experience to be a great one and that the walking was manageable for fit hikers. Thank you again for choosing The Hiker Laos. We hope to welcome you back for another jungle adventure in a different season! Kind regards, The Hiker Laos.
The trek went above and beyond all expectations. Our guide, Xai, is so knowledgeable, friendly, and good at what he does. He absolutely made the experience what it was. Inthong, another guide/ porter who joined from a local village was an absolute legend as well. He was over 60 and carried all of our food up mountain after mountain. I was beyond impressed. Super cool that the hiker supports the local village by rotating porters. I really liked that aspect. You will be fully immersed in the jungle. The trail was so faint at times that if you fell five seconds behind you feel lost. Which, in my opinion, is awesome. And, for the five day, you’re on a trail owned by the hiker so you probably won’t see any other people for the first three days. Xai and Inthong were both incredible cooks as well!! Jungle food….just wait. I tried foods I never dreamt of eating. And it tasted awesome! If you’re on the fence, just do it. You won’t regret it. My advice? If you go in the colder season, BRING WARM STUFF. I was cold af at night. Also the sleeping bag they provide is not warm so consider that. They don’t provide a mat so if you don’t want to sleep on banana leaves for a week, bring one.
Hello Eva, Wow, thank you for this incredible and detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled that your 5-day trek "went above and beyond all expectations." Your words about guides Xai and Inthong mean the world to us. We are incredibly proud of our team and will make sure they see your high praise especially your note about Inthong's legendary strength and spirit. It's also wonderful to hear that you appreciated our model of supporting the local villages by rotating porters. We're so glad you embraced the truly immersive and exclusive nature of the trail. And the food! We agree that Xai and Inthong's jungle cuisine is something special. Thank you also for the very practical and helpful advice for future travelers regarding warm gear and sleeping mats during the colder season. We will ensure this is communicated more clearly in our pre-trip information. We are so grateful you chose The Hiker Laos for this adventure. Thank you for the wholehearted "just do it" recommendation! All the best The Hiker Team.
One of the coolest experiences of my life. Xai was absolutely incredible and worked his ass off to ensure an immersive and educational experience. It was exactly what I was looking for and I learned so much about plants and wilderness survival skills. Inthong was 63 and carried lots of gear and food and showed deep knowledge of the jungle. I will never forget the magical experience that pushed me and fed my mind with inspiration. Thank you!!
Hello Daniel, Thank you so much for this incredible review! We are truly moved to hear that your trek was "one of the coolest experiences" of your life and that it provided the deep immersion and education you were seeking. Your words about Xai and Inthong are exceptional. We are endlessly proud of our team their dedication, knowledge, and hard work are the heart of what we do. We will be sure to share your heartfelt compliments with both of them; it will mean the world. It's wonderful to know you left not only with new wilderness skills but also with a sense of inspiration. That is the ultimate goal. We are deeply grateful you chose The Hiker Laos and shared your magical experience. Thank you! Best regards The Hiker Team.
Had the best experience with Xai and Kham in the jungle. Didn’t see another tourist on the whole trek. Xai is an amazing chef, we were never hungry. The food was Michelin star honestly the best food I’ve had on my 6 month trip. We foraged lots of plants from the jungle ate insects and hunted fish, crabs and frogs. We built a shelter with banana leafs bamboo and other materials from the jungle. Honestly life changing couldn’t recommend more.
Dear Jai, Thank you for this absolutely incredible review! We are beyond thrilled to hear that your trek with Xai and Kham was a "life-changing" experience and the best food of your 6-month journey, what an amazing compliment! We will be sure to share your high praise with Xai and Kham. They pour their hearts into creating these immersive jungle adventures, from foraging and hunting to building shelters and, of course, preparing unforgettable meals. It means the world that their effort had such a profound impact. We are so grateful you chose The Hiker Laos and for your highest recommendation. We hope the memories of your time deep in the jungle stay with you for a very long time. Enjoy your journey, All the best The Hiker Team.
WOW! Two friends and I did the 5 day Jungle Trek with Xai and Cham and I couldn’t recommend it more. We had the best experience being taken through amazing landscapes, truly a once in a life time experience. I felt very well looked after and got a true Laos experience and to top it all off, THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!! I highly recommend requesting Xai for your experience. You won’t regret this :)
Hi Charley, WOW! Thank you so much for this incredible 10/10 review and your highest recommendation. We are absolutely thrilled that you and your friends had such a transformative 5-day jungle trek with Xai and Kham. It’s wonderful to hear you felt so well looked after and immersed in a true Laos experience, surrounded by amazing landscapes. And we couldn't agree more the food is a highlight! We'll be sure to pass on your high praise to Xai and Kham; they will be so happy to know they created such a memorable adventure for you. Thank you for choosing The Hiker Laos. We hope the memories last a lifetime! Kind regards The Hiker Team.
I did the 5 day trek and had the most amazing time, our guides xai and kham were outstanding I could not have asked for a better experience. Xai is an amazing cook and I would do the trek again just for the food alone. Amazing views deep in the jungle. Highly recommend this experience especially with our guide xai! 10/10 experience
Sabaidee, Thank you so much for this outstanding 10/10 review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your 5-day trek with Xai and Kham was such an amazing experience. Your praise for Xai's cooking and the incredible jungle views means the world. We agreethe food is a major highlight! We will be sure to share your wonderful compliments with both Xai and Kham; they will be delighted to know they made your adventure so memorable. We truly appreciate your highest recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another trek (and another feast!) in the future. All the best The Hiker Team.
Challenging experience but it really worth it!. We had rain, sun and a nice jungle experience, something that I’ll keep in my heart.
Hello, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review. We are so happy to hear that your jungle experience, with all its environment of sun and rain, is something you'll "keep in your heart." That is the highest compliment we can receive. We're glad you felt the challenge was worth it embracing the unpredictable nature of the jungle is all part of the adventure. It was a pleasure to share this beautiful landscape with you. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable journey in the future. Best regards. The Hiker Team.
Is a beutiful and unique experience in the wild jungle of Laos. The guides were super professional and very good at guiding us and teaching us the secrets of the jungle. Thid is also an excellent cook, we ate very well and even the places for the night were equipped and safe. I highly recommend it as an experience to get out of everyday life and immerse yourself in another reality and in uncontaminated nature.
Hi There, Thank you so much for this incredible review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your 5-day "Ultimate Hiker’s Choice" trek was such a beautiful and unique experience for you. Our team works very hard to create immersive and authentic adventures, so your words mean the world to us. We are especially proud of our guides, and we will make sure to pass your high praise for their professionalism and knowledge on to them. Thid will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed his cooking so much—we believe that sharing authentic Lao food is a vital part of the journey! It's also wonderful to know that you felt safe and well-equipped at the camping and homestay locations; your comfort and security are always our top priority. Most of all, we are thrilled that we could provide you with that perfect escape from everyday life into the heart of Laos's uncontaminated nature. Thank you for highly recommending us. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you on another adventure in the future! Warm regards, The Team at The Hiker Travel Agency
An intense and unforgettable 5-day experience in the Lao jungle! After meeting the guide, we passed by the main market to do the necessary shopping for the trek and then headed to a village near Luang Namtha, where we met another local who joined us. From there began a beautiful but challenging 60 km walk in the jungle: breathtaking landscapes, wild and silent nature, delicious food prepared on the spot. We slept 3 nights immersed in the jungle and one in a lovely local village, where they showed us their daily life. Thid and Nhi, our guides, were exceptional: generous, helpful and always with a smile. I shared this adventure with a friend and we had a great time. It certainly takes a good physical effort, but every effort is well paid off. Highly recommended!
Dear Nicola, Thank you for this incredibly vivid and enthusiastic review! We are so happy to hear that your 5-day "Ultimate Hiker’s Choice" trek was an (intense and unforgettable) experience for you. It sounds like you truly embraced the full adventure from the local market preparation to the challenging 60km hike through breathtaking and silent wild nature. We couldn't have described the essence of this trek better ourselves! We are especially thrilled that you enjoyed the delicious freshly prepared food and the authentic cultural experience of the homestay village. Your generous words for Thid and Nhi are the best feedback we can receive. We take great pride in our guides, and we will be sure to share your compliments with them. Knowing they were generous, helpful, and always smiling is wonderful to hear. We completely agree that this trek requires good physical commitment, and we are so glad you felt that every effort was richly rewarded. Thank you for highly recommending this adventure. It was a pleasure to have you and your friend as our guests. We hope to see you again on the trail in the future! Warm regards, The Team at The Hiker Travel Agency
