A Luoi: One-Day Cultural Village Getaway

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Highlights

Get to know the culture of Ta-Oi people, one of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups
Emerge yourself in the beautiful landscape of a mountainous village with an overnight stay in a tent set up in the wild
Enjoy delicious mountainous dishes
Experience trekking in the primary forest and listen to the song of nature

Description

Discover A Luoi, a scenic mountainous district nestled between the A Shau Valley and the Laotian border. For many years, this off-the-beaten-track destination has been renowned for its cultural richness with different hill tribe minorities, lush mountain ranges, rice fields, and breathtaking panoramic views. Perched in the hills, A Hua is home to 280 Ta-oi and Pa-Co people, two Mon-Khmer ethnic groups based mainly in mountainous areas of Vietnam’s central provinces. Join this journey to discover the marvelous beauty of nature and experience the authentic simple life and rich cultural traditions of A Hua. Arrive at A Hua Village at around 11:00 AM and receive a warm welcome from the locals. Get some rest and drop off your luggage. Next, sit down for lunch at A Hua, cooked with fresh and local ingredients. In the afternoon, learn more about the village through a walking tour. Get to know traditional Rong House, an important element in the spiritual life of Ta Oi people. Visit Zeng weaving and rattan weaving artisans. Finally, at 2:30 PM, put on your hiking shoes to discover the surrounding rice fields and learn about farming life as well as farming techniques of Ta Oi’s. Enjoy the beautiful mountain sunset in a precious moment of quietness on a hike, before you set off to travel back at 5:00 PM.

Includes

Lunch
Local community guide
English speaking facilitator
Activities as indicated in the description
Bicycles available for use
Drinking water
Personal expenses
Extra activities
Handicraft souvenirs from the village
Tips via personal support to the community fund
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (add-on service)
Facilitator in other languages (available upon request)

Important Information

Vegetarian menu available
From Hue city, you can travel to this village via car or by bike at your own expense; the mountain road from Hue to A Luoi is a scenic drive