LAOS – Oudomxai – A Night in a Tent at the Top of Phu Ya Ka Mountain 2D1N

Number day and night

2 days - 1 night

Day by day description

Day 1:
The adventure kicks off at 09:00 at Nam Kat Yolapa National Park. From here the trek will start, up steep slopes through the jungle, to the top of Phu Ya Ka mountain. The local guides will lead the way, wandering through the stunning natural environment and stopping at a viewpoint to enjoy a picnic lunch. After this, the climb to the summit of the mountain will continue, where there will be rewarding panoramic view over the whole area. Local guides will set up the tents and the camp fire to cook dinner while a stunning sunset will shed its last rays of light over the mountains.

Level: 3
Distance and walking time: 9 kilometers – 6 to 7 hours
Terrain – Steep slopes, jungle trail on the first half, mountain trail on the second half, including short and easy rock climbing
Total Elevation Gain: + 900 meters, (+ 721 / +1622 meters)
Note: The trek requires good walking shoes, long pants and sun protection. Seasonality: from October to May.

Day 2:
The highlight of this day is awakening above the sea of mist and witnessing the sun slowly rising and filling the atmosphere. After breakfast, the trekkers will head back down to the valley, with many scenic points along the way.

Level: 2
Distance and walking time: 9 kilometers – 3 to 4 hours
Terrain – descent of the mountain, by the same way than the previous day
Total Elevation Gain: – 900 meters, (+ 1622 / +721 meters)
Note: The trek requires guests to be equipped with good walking shoes, long pants and sun protection. Seasonality: from October to May.

Selling points

• The awakening at the top of the mountain above the sea of clouds guarantees ever-lasting memories.
• The evening around the camp fire with the local guides and the overnight in the tent offers a very immersive experience.
• A trek intermediate level with stunning views along the way.

Selling points

• Perfect destination for adventure client. The trek is really challenging on Day 1 and easier on day 2.
• The ‘Wow’ factor is the awakening above the very scenic sea of clouds, which is best to see from October to February.
• Excellent logistic and organization from our supplier, including local guide, porters, team to set up the picnics, the fire camp and the tents
• A good product to catch the attention of active client thanks to amazing pictures after our inspection

Pros

• Tents are in very good condition
• The area of the trekking is not touristic
• Stunning views on the way
• A good part of the trek is covered by tree shade
• The tents are set up on a grass field, so it is more comfortable
• The locals guides are very serviceable
• Easy Access from Oudomxai city
• Transportation by Green tuktuk from Nam Kat Resort to Tour Information Center (starting point) included

Cons

• Go and back the same way
• Expansive module from the supplier Nam Kat Yolapa
• Basic comfort during the overnight in tent
• No shower or toilet available
• Weather can be cold in the evenings and early morning, as well as all day long in December and January
• Not suitable for beginner hikers, old people in bad physical condition, or young children
• The local guides speak very little English or not a all
• In case of rain the product will be cancelled. In this case there is no plan B, we have to propose an alternative product.

TIME AND TRANSPORTATION

Notes

ACCOMMODATION:

• The module starts at 9:00 on Day 1, plan overnight at Nam Kat Resort or hotel in Oudomxai city on the day before
• On Day 2, overnight can be at Nam Kat Resort, hotel in Oudomxai, Muang  La, Pakbeng, Luang Namtha, Muang Khua, Nong Khiaw, Muang Ngoi or Luang Prabang

MEALS:

• Meals included in the module are picnic lunch & dinner (local food prepared by Nam Kat Resort) on Day 1 + breakfast on Day 2. Also included 3L drinking water / day / pax.
• The module ends in the morning on Day 2, plan lunch at Nam Kat Resort or Oudomxai city.

HOW TO COMBINE:

• On Day 2, possible to combine with the activity ”Muang La – Meet the ethnic minorities of Northern Laos”
• On Day 2, possible to combine with a transfer to Pakbeng, Luang Namtha, Muang Khua, Nong Khiaw, Muang Ngoi or Luang Prabang

CAPACITY AND GUIDES:

• The module is limited to 15 pax + guide
• 4 to 6 local guides (depending on group size) will escort the travelers during the module, to carry the food and the tents, cook and set up the tents. The fee is included in the global rate of the supplier.
• Our DMC guide escorts the activity FOC from 2 to 15 pax. For 1 pax only, we need to charge the guide as a second pax.
• We have to charge daily active supplement for the 2 days module. Our DMC guide will provide the first aid kit in case of need.

WHAT DO GUESTS NEED TO BRING:

• Small backpack to carry water and camera
• Trekking shoes, hat, sun protection
• long pants and jacket recommended for the evening / early morning. Please advise the weather can be quite cold in the northern mountain at night time, and all day long during the months of December and January.

ERP GUIDELINES:

• Supplier Package ”2 Days Phou Ya Ka Trekking” includes (local guides and carriers, meals and water as specified in the program, transportation by green tuktuk from Nam Kat Resort to the starting point and back, tents and logistic staff for set up), excludes (DMC guide, transportation to/from Nam Kat resort)
• Private surcharge if needed, but mostly the tour is likely to be private as not booked often. Check with operation if another group plans to join.
• Fee per group: DMC guide + Active guide supplement for the 2 days trekking
• Our DMC guide escorts the activity FOC from 2 to 15 pax. For 1 pax only, we need to charge the guide as a second pax.

Market suggestion

Important notes

• Collect any dietary restriction of the guests from the sales team and transmit the information to supplier in advance
• If one pax in the group cannot do the trekking, we can propose alternative with other products of Nam Kat Yolapa
• In case of rain the product will be cancelled. In this case there is no plan B, we have to propose an alternative product
• Provide the first aid kit to the guide

IMPORTANT:

• Operation need to find the suitable guide able to operate this active outdoor module, who can be both sportive and serviceable with the guests. Daily supplement fee for this 2 days active module will be paid to the guide.

Contact

• Mr Benjamin Daout (GM)
• Mobile: 020-5556 4359
• Fax: 081-219 666
• Telephone: 081-219 555
• Email: [email protected]

Special information

Tour Operator agree to pay within 7 (Seven) days before guest coming

Condition of Cancellation:

• A. 31 or more days in advance of arrival date: No Charge
• B. 30 – 10 days in advance of arrival date: 50% of total charge
• C. 10 days or less in advance of arrival date: 100% of total charge

Internal product announcement

• The awakening at the top of the mountain above the sea of clouds grants ever-lasting memories
• The camp fire evening with the local guides and the overnight in tent offer a very immersive experience
• A trek for intermediate hikers with stunning views along the way

Product launch package

Basic

Website/Travel exchange

Video available here

• Product Photos
• View more photos in Media Library

English

Day 1: 
The adventure kicks off at 09:00 at Nam Kat Yolapa National Park. From here you will start trekking up steep slopes through the jungle to reach the top of Phu Ya Ka mountain. Your local guides will lead the way, wandering through the stunning natural environment and stopping at a viewpoint to enjoy a picnic lunch. After this, the climb to the summit will continue, where you will be rewarded with a panoramic view over the whole area. While your local guides set up the tents and the camp fire to cook dinner, you will admire the stunning sunset shedding its last rays of light on the mountains.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in tent (2 pax maximum / tent)
Level: 3
Distance and walking time: 9 kilometers – 6 to 7 hours
Terrain – Steep slopes, jungle trail on the first half, mountain trail on the second half, including short and easy rock climbing
Total Elevation Gain: + 900 meters, (+ 721 / +1622 meters)
Note:

• The module starts at 9:00 on Day 1, plan overnight at Nam Kat Resort or hotel in Oudomxai city on the day before
• The trek requires guests to be equipped with good walking shoes, long pants and sun protection.
• Seasonality from October to May
• For group of 15 pax maximum.

Day 2: 
This morning don’t forget to get up early for a magical awakening above the sea of mist, and to witness the sun slowly rising and filling the atmosphere. After breakfast, you will head back down to the valley, and stop at many scenic points along the way.

Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
Level: 2
Distance and walking time: 9 kilometers – 3 to 4 hours
Terrain – descent, the same way as the previous day
Total Elevation Gain: – 900 meters, (+ 1622 / +721 meters)
Transportation: Nam Kat Yolapa Resort to – Oudomxai airport (16 kilometers, 33 minutes) – Muang La (40 kilometers, 1 hour) – Pakbeng (158 kilometers, 4 hours) – Luang Prabang (211 kilometers, 5 hours)
Note:

• The module ends in the morning on Day 2, plan lunch at Nam Kat Resort or Oudomxai city.
• The trek requires guests to be equipped with good walking shoes, long pants and sun protection.
• Seasonality from October to May
• For group of 15 pax maximum.

French

LAOS – Oudomxai – Une nuit dans une tente au sommet de la montagne Phu Ya Ka

Jour 1: 

L’aventure commencera à 9 h au Parc National de Nam Kat Yolapa. Votre randonnée vers le sommet de la montagne Phu Ya Ka débutera par des pentes escarpées à travers la jungle. Vos guides locaux vous montreront le chemin en vous faisant découvrir cet environnement naturel époustouflant et vous vous arrêterez à un point de vue pour pique-niquer. Après la pause, vous poursuivrez l’ascension jusqu’au sommet où vous aurez une vue extraordinaire sur toute la région. Vos guides locaux installeront alors les tentes et prépareront le feu de camp pour cuisiner le dîner et vous pourrez admirer les derniers rayons du soleil avant de le voir disparaître derrière les montagnes.

Repas inclus: déjeuner, diner
Hébergement: Nuit dans une tente (maximum 2 personnes par tente)
Niveau: 3
Distance et temps de marche: 9 kilomètres – 6 à 7 heures
Terrain – Pentes escarpées, chemin dans la jungle sur la première partie, chemin de montagne sur la deuxième moitié ainsi qu’une petite partie facile à escalader
Dénivelé Total: + 900 mètres, (+ 721 / +1622 mètres).
Remarques :

• Le programme commence à 9 h le premier jour, prévoyez de passer la nuit au Nam Kat Resort ou dans un hôtel dans la ville d’Oudomxai la veille
• Le parcours exige des randonneurs qu’ils soient équipés de bonnes chaussures de marche, de pantalons et de crème solaire.
• Saison: d’octobre à mai
• Pour des groupes jusqu’à 15 personnes.

Jour 2: 
N’oubliez pas de vous réveiller de bonne heure pour admirer la magie de la mer de brume avant le lever du soleil dans cette atmosphère hors du temps. Après le petit-déjeuner, vous redescendrez dans la vallée et vous arrêterez dans de nombreux sites remarquables sur le chemin.

Repas inclus: Petit-déjeuner
Hébergement: Nuit à l’hôtel
Niveau: 2
Distance et temps de marche: 9 kilomètres – 3 à 4 heures
Terrain – en pente, similaire à celui emprunté la veille.
Dénivelé Total: – 900 mètres, (+ 1622 / +721 mètres).
Moyen de transport: du Nam Kat Yolapa Resort jusqu’à – l’aéroport d’Oudomxai (16 kilomètres, 33 minutes) – Muang La (40 kilomètres, 1 heure) – Pakbeng (158 kilomètres, 4 heures) – Luang Prabang (211 kilomètres, 5 heures)
Remarques :

• Le programme se termine le deuxième jour, prévoyez de déjeuner au Nam Kat Resort ou dans la ville d’Oudomxai.
• Le parcours exige des randonneurs qu’ils soient équipés de bonnes chaussures de marche, de pantalons et de crème solaire.
• Saison: d’octobre à mai
• Pour des groupes jusqu’à 15 personnes.

Spanish

LAOS – Oudomxai – Una noche en tienda de campaña en la cima de la montaña Phu Ya Ka
Día 1: 
La aventura comenzará a las 9 de la mañana en el Parque Nacional de Nam Kat Yolapa. Desde aquí arrancará su excursión, subiendo pendientes pronunciadas a través de la selva hasta llegar a la cima de la montaña Phu Ya Ka. Sus guías locales le indicarán el camino, paseando a través de este impresionante paraje natural y deteniéndose en un mirador para disfrutar de un almuerzo en forma de picnic. Después, continuará con la subida hasta la cumbre, donde se verá recompensado por las vistas panorámicas de toda la zona. Mientras sus guías montan las tiendas y hacen una hoguera en la que cocinar la cena, usted podrá admirar el sobrecogedor atardecer que arroja sus últimos rayos de luz sobre las montañas.

Comidas incluidas: almuerzo, cena.
Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en tienda de campaña (máximo 2 pax por tienda)
Nivel: 3.
Distancia y duración de la excursión: 9 kilómetros – de 6 a 7 horas.
Terreno: pendientes pronunciadas, camino por la selva durante la primera mitad, camino de montaña durante la segunda mitad, incluida una pequeña escalada de rocas que no entraña dificultad.
Elevación total: + 900 metros, (+ 721 / +1622 metros).
Nota:

• el módulo comienza a las 9:00 el día 1, con estancia nocturna planificada en el Nam Kat Resort u hotel en la ciudad de Oudomxai el día antes.
• Para esta excursión los excursionistas deben ir equipados con calzado adecuado para caminar, pantalones largos y protección solar.
• Estacionalidad de octubre a mayo.
• Para grupos con un máximo de 15 pax.

Día 2: 
Hoy merecerá la pena madrugar para disfrutar de un despertar mágico entre la bruma y ser testigo de cómo el sol se alza lentamente e inunda la atmósfera. Después del desayuno, descenderá el valle y se detendrá en muchos puntos con vistas panorámicas por el camino.

Comidas incluidas: desayuno
Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en hotel.
Nivel: 2
Distancia y duración de la excursión: 9 kilómetros – de 3 a 4 horas.
Terreno: descendente, el mismo camino que el día anterior.
Elevación total: – 900 metros, (+ 1622 / +721 metros).
Transporte: Nam Kat Yolapa Resort – aeropuerto de Oudomxai (16 kilómetros, 33 minutos) – Muang La (40 kilómetros, 1 hora) – Pakbeng (158 kilómetros, 4 horas) – Luang Prabang (211 kilómetros, 5 horas).

Nota:

• El módulo finaliza la mañana del día 2; el almuerzo está planificado en el Nam Kat Resort o en la ciudad de Oudomxai.
• Para esta excursión los excursionistas deben ir equipados con calzado adecuado para caminar, pantalones largos y protección solar.
• Estacionalidad de octubre a mayo.
• Para grupos con un máximo de 15 pax.

Italian

LAOS – Oudomxai – Una notte in tenda in cima alla montagna Phu Ya Ka
Giorno 1:
L’avventura prende il via alle 09:00 al parco nazionale di Nam Kat Yolapa. Da qui inizierete il trekking su ripidi pendii attraverso la giungla per raggiungere la cima della montagna Phu Ya Ka. Le vostre guide locali vi guideranno, girovagando per il meraviglioso ambiente naturale e fermandovi in un belvedere per godervi un pranzo al sacco. Dopodiché, la salita alla vetta proseguirà, dove sarete ricompensati con una vista panoramica sull’intera area. Mentre le vostre guide locali preparano le tende e il fuoco per cucinare la cena, ammirerete il meraviglioso tramonto che emette i suoi ultimi raggi di luce sulle montagne.

Pasti inclusi: pranzo, cena
Sistemazione: Pernottamento in tenda (massimo 2 persone / tenda)
Livello 3
Distanza e tempo di percorrenza: 9 chilometri – da 6 a 7 ore
Terreno: pendenze ripide, sentiero nella giungla nel prima parte, sentiero di montagna nella seconda parte, tra cui breve e facile arrampicata su roccia
Dislivello totale: + 900 metri, (+ 721 / +1622 metri)
Note:

• Il modulo inizia alle 09:00 del 1°giorno, in programma una notte al Nam Kat Resort o all’hotel nella città di Oudomxai il giorno prima
• Il trekking richiede che gli ospiti siano equipaggiati con scarpe da passeggio, pantaloni lunghi e protezione solare.
• Stagionalità da ottobre a maggio
• Per un gruppo di 15 persone al massimo.

Giorno 2:
Questa mattina non dimenticatevi di alzarvi presto per un magico risveglio sul mare di nebbia e per assistere al sorgere del sole che lentamente riempie l’atmosfera. Dopo la prima colazione, tornerete a valle e vi fermerete in molti punti panoramici lungo il percorso.

Pasti inclusi: colazione
Sistemazione: Pernottamento in hotel
Livello 2
Distanza e tempo di percorrenza: 9 chilometri – da 3 a 4 ore
Terreno – discesa, allo stesso modo del giorno precedente
Dislivello totale: – 900 metri, (+ 1622 / +721 metri)
Mezzi di trasporto: Nam Kat Yolapa Resort – aeroporto di Oudomxai (16 chilometri, 33 minuti) – Muang La (40 chilometri, 1 ora) – Pakbeng (158 chilometri, 4 ore) – Luang Prabang (211 chilometri, 5 ore)
Note:

• Il modulo termina la mattina del 2 ° giorno, in programma il pranzo al Nam Kat Resort o alla città di Oudomxai.
• Il trekking richiede che gli ospiti siano equipaggiati con scarpe da passeggio, pantaloni lunghi e protezione solare.
• Stagionalità da ottobre a maggio
• Per un gruppo di 15 persone al massimo.

German

LAOS – Oudomxai – Eine Nacht im Zelt auf der Spitze des PhuYaKa-Berges
Tag 1: 
Das Abenteuer beginnt um 9 Uhr im Nam-Kat-Yolapa-Nationalpark. Von dort aus beginnen Sie mit der Wanderung auf steilen Hängen durch den Dschungel, bis Sie die Spitze des PhuKaYa-Berges erreichen. Ihre lokalen Reiseführer werden Ihnen den Weg weisen. Sie wandern durch die erstaunliche natürliche Umgebung und halten an einem Aussichtspunkt, um ein Picknick-Mittagessen zu genießen. Anschließend geht die Besteigung des Berges weiter. Oben angekommen, werden Sie mit einem Panoramablick über die gesamte Region belohnt. Während Ihre lokalen Reiseführer die Zelte aufbauen und das Camp-Feuer zum Kochen des Abendessens in Gang bringen, werden Sie den atemberaubenden Sonnenuntergang bewundern, der seine letzten Lichtstrahlen auf die Berge wirft.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Mittagessen, Abendessen
Unterbringung: Übernachtung im Zelt (maximal 2 Personen / Zelt)
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 3
Strecke und Dauer der Wanderung: 9 Kilometer – 6 bis 7 Stunden
Terrain: steile Hänge, Dschungelpfad auf der ersten Hälfte, Bergweg auf der zweiten Hälfte und einfaches Klettern
Gesamt-Höhenunterschied: + 900 Meter, (+ 721 / +1.622 Meter)
Hinweise:

• das Modul beginnt an Tag 1 um 9 Uhr, planen Sie die Übernachtung im Nam Kat Resort oder im Hotel in Oudomxai-Stadt bereits für den Vortag
• für die Wanderung sollten Gäste mit guten Wanderschuhen, langen Hosen und Sonnenschutz ausgestattet sein
• saisonal von Oktober bis Mai
• für Gruppen mit maximal 15 Personen

Tag 2: 
Vergessen Sie nicht, an diesem Morgen früh aufzustehen, um das magische Erwachen über dem Meer aus Nebel zu erblicken; werden Sie Zeuge, wie die Sonne langsam aufgeht und die Atmosphäre erfüllt. Nach dem Frühstück begeben Sie sich zurück nach unten ins Tal und legen unterwegs an vielen schönen Punkten Halte ein.

Mahlzeiten inklusive: Frühstück
Unterbringung: Übernachtung im Hotel
Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2
Strecke und Dauer der Wanderung: 9 Kilometer – 3 bis 4 Stunden
Terrain: Abstieg, derselbe Weg wie im Vortag
Gesamt-Höhenunterschied: – 900 Meter, (+1622 / +721 Meter)
Transport: Nam Kat Yolapa Resort – Flughafen Oudomxai (16 Kilometer, 33 Minuten) – Muang La (40 Kilometer, 1 Stunde) – Pakbeng (158 Kilometer, 4 Stunden) – LuangPrabang (211 Kilometer, 5 Stunden)
Hinweise:

• das Modul endet an Tag 2 vormittags, planen Sie das Mittagessen im Nam Kam Resort oder in Oudomxai-Stadt ein
• für die Wanderung sollten Gäste mit guten Wanderschuhen, langen Hosen und Sonnenschutz ausgestattet sein
• saisonal von Oktober bis Mai
• für Gruppen mit maximal 15 Personen