This tour offers an easy alternative to reach Muang Sing. An English speaking guide, picnic lunch with local food, transport for the luggage and a support vehicle are included. The tour takes appr. 5 to 6 hours.

 

At 9:00 am the tour will start from the Into the Wild office. You will follow the main road that runs from Luang Namtha to Muang Sing, gradually gaining elevation. On the way you will pass by mountains, streams, forest and villages of the ethnic minorities, like H’Mong, Lanten, Khmu, Akha, Tai Lue and Tai Dam.

 

For lunch you will stop at the Pha Nguang waterfall, that can only be reached via a small footpath, about 900 meters from the main road.

 

From the Kiew Lom mountain pass, you will descend into the Muang Sing valley, with beautiful views of the mountains and rice paddies. Before you reach Muang Sing, you will climb up to the That Xieng Tueng Stupa, the most important Buddhist temple in the Muang Sing district. If there is enough time, stop for a coffee break (at own expense) at the Stupa Mountain Lodge, from where you have a great view on the Muang Sing valley.

 

 

What to bring?

Hat banana, sunscreen, extra set of clothes and shoes in case you get wet, mosquito repellent, warm clothes for the evening (Nov-Mar) women need a sarong for bathing, towel, rain jacket (if wet season), flashlight, money to buy  handicrafts and extra drinks.