LAOS – Vang Vieng – Hike to Heouysan Waterfall

Description

A journey, starting in the morning with trip 10 kilometers East of Vang Vieng, travelers arrive at a small village where the local guide welcome everyone. From there, the trek begins from a valley, in a path winding through rice paddies and limestone hills. Travelers have the opportunity to climb up the hill and will be rewarded at the top by a magnificent, secluded waterfall in the jungle, where they can relax while enjoying a picnic lunch. After the meal, travelers trek down to the valley, which offers lots of photo opportunities, before returning to the village, where they are taken back in the afternoon to Vang Vieng.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• Vang Vieng  – Boat trip on Nam Song River

Selling points

• This Easia Signature activity is designed for nature lovers willing to go off-the-beaten track
• The famous landscapes of Vang Vieng, away from the tourist crowd
• A variety of wonderful scenes, from the village, to the valley with rice paddies, a mountain covered by jungle, and even a secret waterfall

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Economic Impact

Additional Information

• Cultural Preservation: Visiting a small village and interacting with the local guide helps preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the area.
• Community Support: The trek supports local communities by bringing visitors to the village, contributing to their economic well-being.
• Environmental Awareness: Trekking through rice paddies and limestone hills promotes an appreciation for the natural environment and encourages eco-friendly travel practices.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• Full-Day (about 4 to 5 hours trekking)

Min pax

1

Max pax

20

How to sell it

• An active journey to see untouched nature around Vang Vieng.
• A full-day activity for FIT and small GIT willing to spend 2 nights in Vang Vieng.

Why this activity

• An Easia signature product.
• A chance to discover untouched nature in Vang Vieng.
• Suitable for FIT, GIT and all markets.

Good to combine with

• A full day activity, no time for others.

Do not combine with

• Any activities – it’s a full day activity.

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• Easia Signature product.

Pros

• Easy to organize the activity.
• Flexible for clients.

Cons

• This hike is not recommended for non-active guests.
• We have to go and back the same way (even though landscapes are very different from one side to another).
• For nature lovers only: no interaction with villagers during the hike.

Information

• Guests have to wear good trekking shoes, sunscreen, hat, mosquito repellent- they also have to carry small backpack to bring water bottles and camera.
• Easy level on the 2 first hours and intermediate during 1 hours climbing up the mountain to a very nice landscapes.

Price range

$$

Quotation guideline

On ERP:

• LAOS > Activity > Vang Vieng > Hike to Heouysan waterfall > Easia Signature – Hike to Heouysan Waterfall
• LAOS > Activity > Vang Vieng > Hike to Heouysan waterfall > Easia Signature suppl no report for payment/Pax

Inclusion

• Local guide
• Picnic lunch
• Cross the bridge
• Tuktuk fee
• Entrance of the waterfall

Exclusion

• Guide
• Drinking water

Contact

• Mr Saylome (local guide): 020 58136316

English

Full-day hike to Heouysan Waterfall

Your journey will start in the morning with a trip from Vang Vieng to a small village, where your local guide will await you. From there, start trekking through the valley along a path winding through rice paddies and sheer limestone formations. Then, make your way up the hill to be rewarded at the top by a magnificent, secluded waterfall in the jungle, where you can relax while enjoying your picnic lunch.  After your meal, walk down to the valley on a route the offers countless and unbelievably beautiful photo opportunities, before returning to the village, where you’ll be taken in the afternoon back to Vang Vieng.

Meals included: Lunch
Accommodation:
Distance and duration of the hike: XX kilometers – 4 to 5 hours
Level: 1 – with a trek of 15 minutes, more challenging access to the waterfall
Transportation: From Vang Vieng to Ban Phonexai: 10 kilometers – 25 minutes
Notes:
Possible from October to May
Guests have to wear good trekking shoes, sun-cream, hat, mosquito repellent and bring a small backpack to carry their water and camera

French

Journée de randonnée jusqu’à la cascade de Heouysan

Vous commencerez votre randonnée dans la matinée, à 10 kilomètres à l’est de Vang Vieng, dans un petit village où votre guide local vous attendra. La marche débutera sur un petit chemin sinueux dans une vallée et traversera des rizières et des formations karstiques. Vous vous reposerez et pique-niquerez au sommet d’une colline près d’une superbe chute d’eau cachée dans la jungle, avant de redescendre dans la vallée où vous pourrez prendre de nombreuses photos avant de retourner au village dans l’après-midi, pour rentrer à Vang Vieng.

Repas inclus : Déjeuner
Hébergement :
Distance et durée de la randonnée : XX kilomètres – 4 à 5 heures
Niveau : 1 –  Les participants actifs trouveront le niveau de marche facile avec cependant un passage intermédiaire à difficile lors de l’ascension vers la cascade.
Trajet par la route : De Vang Vieng à Ban Phonexai : 10 kilomètres  – 25 minutes
Remarques:

• Possible d’octobre à mai
• Les participants sont priés de prévoir de bonnes chaussures de marche, de la crème solaire, un chapeau, de l’anti-moustique et un petit sac à dos pour transporter de l’eau et un appareil photo

Spanish

Jornada completa de senderismo a las cataratas de Heouysan

Su viaje empezará por la mañana con un viaje, al este de Vang Vieng, a un pequeño pueblo donde su guía le esperará.  Desde allí, iniciará su caminata por el valle andando por un camino que serpentea a través de los arrozales y de las rocas de caliza. Luego, subirá la montaña hasta la cima donde le esperará una magnífica catarata de selva recóndita. Relájese y disfrute de un picnic. Después del almuerzo, camine hasta el valle por una ruta que ofrece numerosos lugares con vistas antes de regresar al pueblo y, por la tarde, a Vang Vieng.

Comidas incluidas: almuerzo
Alojamiento:
Distancia: 10 kilómetros  – 25 minutos desde Vang Vieng hasta Ban Phonexai
Duración de la caminata: 4 a 5 horas
Nivel: 1 – con una caminata de 15 minutos un poco más complicada para llegar a las cataratas
Nota:

• Excursión posible de octubre a mayo
• Los viajeros tienen que llevar unos buenos calzados de senderismo, protección solar, sombrero, repelente de mosquitos y una mochila pequeña para llevar agua y su cámara de fotos.

Italian

Giornata di escursione alla volta delle cascate di Heouysan

La vostra avventura comincia da Vang Vieng in mattinata con un viaggio verso est per raggiungere un piccolo villaggio, dove la vostra guida vi attende impaziente. Da qui, darete inizio al vostro trekking attraverso la vallata, lungo un sentiero che serpeggia tra le verdeggianti risaie e le imponenti formazioni di roccia calcarea che si stagliano verso il cielo di tanto in tanto. Successivamente, vi arrampicherete sulla cima di una collina: la fatica sarà di certo ripagata dalla vista inaspettata di una remota ed intatta cascata che si cela nel cuore della giungla. Approfittate dell’atmosfera idillica per rilassarvi e gustare un delizioso pic-nic. Dopo pranzo, ridiscenderete lungo la vallata, seguendo un sentiero ricco di spunti per fotografie invidiabili. Nel tardo pomeriggio, raggiunto il villaggio dal quale siete partiti, verrete ricondotti a Vang Vieng.

Pasti inclusi: pranzo a pic-nic
Sistemazione:
Distanze: Vang Vieng – Ban Phonexai: 10 chilometri – 25 minuti
Distanze e durata della camminata: XX chilometri – 4 o 5 ore
Livello: 1 – con tratto di 15 minuti leggermente più faticoso per raggiungere le cascate
Note:

• Possibile da ottobre a maggio
• Soft avventura
• I client devono indossare buoni scarponi da trekking ed avere con sé crema solare, cappello, spray anti-zanzare ed un piccolo zainetto per portare l’acqua e la macchina fotografica.

German

Ganzägige Wanderung zum Heouysan-Wasserfall

Ihre Tour beginnt am mit einer Fahrt vom Osten Vang Viengs zu einem kleinen Dorf, wo Sie Ihr lokaler Reiseleiter erwartet. Von dort aus starten Sie die Wanderung durch ein Tal auf einem kurvenreichen Pfad durch Reisfelder und Kalksteinformationen. Anschließend klettern Sie auf einen Hügel. Oben angekommen, werden Sie mit dem Blick auf einen herrlichen, abgelegenen Wasserfall im Dschungel belohnt. Dort können Sie relaxen, während Sie das Picknick-Mittagessen genießen. Nach dem Essen laufen Sie runter ins Tal auf einer Route, die sehr viele Möglichkeiten für Fotos bietet. Danach geht es zurück ins Dorf, wo Sie am Nachmittag nach Vang Vieng zurückfahren.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Mittagessen
Unterbringung:
Strecke und Dauer: 10 Kilometer – 25 Minuten von Vang Vieng nch Ban Phonexai
Dauer der Wanderung: 4 bis 5 Stunden
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 1 – mit einer 15-minütigen etwas anspruchsvolleren Wanderung, um den Wasserfall zu erreichen
Hinweis:

•  Möglich von Oktober bis Mai
• Soft Adventure; Gäste sollten gute Wanderschuhe tragen, Sonnencreme, Hut,  Insektenschutzmittel und einen kleinen Rucksack für den Transport von Wasser und der Kamera mitbringen.

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