Short description:
Morning – Nature Trail: Depart in the morning from the Eco-Guide Service office in town. For best viewing of birds, departure is at early dawn. For those who prefer a relaxed pace departure is after breakfast. Arrive in Ban Nammang, a traditional Khmu village, where our village-based guide joins us. From Ban Nammang, we ascend through rice fields and in to a district forest conservation area. Atop the mountain ridge, referred to as “Mock Mooch” ( Ant Mountain ) in Khmu language, we sit and take time to absorb the sites and sounds of the forest. This area attracts many bird species with its fruit-bearing fig trees, which provide an abundant food source. Local guides will help you to recognize sights and sounds of birds, as well as tracks of wild animals.

Moving through the forest, you will learn about common plants used by the Khmu people. The guides collect edible plants to add to the picnic lunch in the forest.

Afternoon – Explore the Ruins: In the afternoon, the descent from the conservation area to the plains take us to the site of the Ancient City and Temple , “Ku Vieng”, “Mahapot Stupa” and “Wat Mahapot”.

Follow the map of the ancient temple area and piece together its history, imaging the civilization that dominated this area more than four hundred years ago. Return to the Eco-Guide Service office by mid afternoon.

What to bring: Good shoes for hiking, mosquito repellent, sunscreen/hat, optional (binocular, camera, money to purchase handicrafts, nature guidebook).

How villages benefit: Local and village guide fees

Important do's & don'ts: Do not give individual gifts of sweets or money to children. Ask before taking photos of people or spiritual items. Help keep the trails clean by not littering. Please purchase handicrafts but do not purchase antiques. Do not remove any archeological remains from the site of the ancient temples. Stay with the guides at all times. Do not use drugs.

About The Price: More people cheaper than a few people