Luang Prabang – Ban Pha Nom – Ban Noon – Ban Suan – Ban Ann Savan Luang Prabang
Depart from Luang Prabang; we first drive uphill toward the northeast of Luang Prabang to Ban Pha Nom, a silk waving village. We continue to Noon Rapid to visit the tomb of the 19th century French explorer Henri Mouhot; the first European to rediscover Angkor Wat and to visit the Royal Kingdom of Luang Prabang. We then drive a bit further to Ban Noon for 1 ½ hour elephant ride.
After lunch, our trek starts from Ban Suan of Hmong and Khmu ethnic minorities. After 2 hours trekking, we arrive to Tad Sae Waterfall. From here we take a fishing boat upstream to Ban Ann Savan for a transfer back to Luang Prabang.
Approximately: 1½ hours elephant riding / 2 hours trekkking / 1 hour transfer
Note: The best time to see the waterfall is from June to September.
There are 2 options of transportation, please find here below
| Depart from: | Your hotel |
| Arrival at: | Your hotel |
| Start time: | 9:00 am |
| End at: | 5:00 pm |
| Duration: | 1 day |
| Departure date: | Daily |
| Activities: | Elephant riding and trekking |
| Trekking Grade: | Easy |
| Cycling Grade: | 1-easy to 2-novice, depending on river level |
| Transport: | Songthaew or minivan |
| Accommodation: | None |
| Meals: | Lunch |
| What to bring: | Hat, sun-screen, mosquito repellent, sarong for swimming |
| What is included: | Water, meals, English speaking guide and transport as listed above |