3 DAY / 2 NIGHT LANJIA LODGE HMONG EXPERIENCE (Code LJEX3D)

Day 1 LANJIA LODGE (Dinner)

17h00: Arrive at Lanjia Lodge. Herbal local juice will be served while you are checking in at the lodge.
Dinner and watch traditional Hmong performances
Overnight at Lanjia Lodge 

Day 2 LANJIA LODGE (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

09h40: After Breakfast watch a presentation about the Hmong and Lahu tribes, the Golden triangle area and the giant catfish (locally known as Pla Buek) - the world's biggest fresh water fish found in the Mekong River. Learn about activities that affect the Mekong River and people whose lives depend on the river.

10h00: Tour the Hmong and Lahu hill tribe village, including a visit at the shaman's house of the Hmong. Drink tea with the shaman and discover why the fireplace is important to the Hmongs and why they bury the placenta and umbilical cord of their newborn babies.

Lunch will be provided on the charming terrace that looks to the Mekong River and Laos.

14h10: Get firsthand experience on how to make Hmong batik handkerchief with Hmong ladies (about 45 minutes). Alternatively, you can learn how to make and set animal traps.

Then you will help villagers to plant trees at the Herbal Plant Nursery Project. The project is dedicated to His Majesty the King to commemorate his 84th birthday on December 5, 2011. The main objective of the project is to improve the quality of life of local people by educating them on how to grow vegetables and the importance of the eco-system in their village.

Dinner and Overnight at Lanjia Lodge

Day 3 LANJIA LODGE (Breakfast)

Breakfast at lodge

End of service.

Daily Departures!

Tour Code: LJEX3D

Validity	Price per person in sharing room	Single Supplement
01 Apr 10 - 31 Oct 10	4,500	1,200
01 Nov 10 - 31 Mar 11	5,500	1,200
01 Apr 11 - 31 Oct 11	4,500	1,200

* Minimum 2 people traveling together
*Net rates per person in Thai Baht

PRICE INCLUDES:
  · Assistance of English-speaking Lanjia guide escort during visit.
  · Accommodation in a non air-conditioned room with a view of Laos and the Mekong River. The twin
    bedded room is equipped with an electric fan and a private bathroom.
  · Power Point Presentation about Hmong & Lahu Tribe, Golden Triangle, Pla Buek (Giant Catfish) in
    Mekong river.
  · Activities: Visit the village and a shaman's house, learn how to make Hmong Batik (Alternative:
    Learn how to make and set animal traps) and tree planting.
  · Traditional Hmong and Lahu performances.
  · Meal as specified.

PRICE EXCLUDES:
  · Transfer to/from Lanjia Lodge. 
     Chiang Rai - Lanjia Lodge - By open - air local truck(Join-In Min. 2 pax): Baht 750 / person / way
                                          By A/c car: Baht 2000 / car / way
                                          By A/C van: Baht 2400 / van / way

     Chiang Khong - Lanjia Lodge - By open - air local truck (Join-In Min. 2 pax): Baht 350 / person / way
                                               By A/c car: Baht 950 / car / way
                                               By A/C van: Baht 1450 / van / way
  · Airfares and airport taxes.
  · Other meals and services than those mentioned in the program.
  · Personal expenses such as drink, laundry, telephone, etc.

REMARKS:
  · Guests should be healthy and in good physical conditions.
  · Weather conditions may impose changes in the program or the cancellation of activities.

Note: we reserve the right to revise the tariffs depending on the evolution of the fuel price.