Overview
Itinerary:
- 06:30am-06:45am: Meeting at Sahai Lao Coffee and start your journey with a delicious cup of coffee and get your take away breakfast. Great and meet all participants.
- 06:45am – 08:00am: Along the way by car, our guide will brief you about Lao coffee history, its importance in the econonomy / society and its various challenges. And also a quick introduction about different hilltribes in Laos.
- 08:00am: Arrival at Long Lan village where a member of the family will welcome you and make you a short visit of this Hmong village. They will explain about their daily routine life, the work that is performed on the farm, and show you the range of products that are harvested to support their family. Here, you will be able to taste some seasonal fruit/vegetable! You will also learn about famous local medicinal plants that we use in our daily lives.
- 09:00am: You will arrive to the coffee farm and you will learn all different stages of harvesting coffee and you will come to truly appreciate all of the hard work that need to prepare an excellent cup of coffee! You will also directly help the farmers to hand pick the coffee cherries. After the harvest we will show you how to sort the cherries by hand, hull it and transform it into a parchment.
- 11:30am: Lunch in the village! (Locally prepared Hmong family-style dishes). Additionally, please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian or have other dietary restrictions.
- 12:30pm: before returning to Luang Prabang, your host will artisanally prepare you some brew coffee. We will return then back to Luang Prabang by car.
- 14:00pm: We will return to Sahai Lao coffee to offer you the opportunity to roast your own batch of coffee as a souvenir of our tour. Consider, you will be in charge of making all steps from sorting the green beans to pack and label our own coffee bag.
- 16:30pm: end of the tour.
NOTE: Availability: During harvest season (between October and March)
Tour Highlight
If you are interested in learning more about organic & sustainable coffee production and meet local families, then this coffee farm tour is for you! On this single-day tour, you will learn how local farmers grow, harvest, and produce coffee beans. You will also have time to get to know the family over lunch and various activities. After the visit of the village, you will stop quickly to our partner coffee lab at Sahai Lao Coffee where you will roast your own batch of coffee!
What you’ll experience:
- Walk through lush coffee fields and learn how beans are grown in the mountains.
- Pick ripe cherries, transform them, and brew your own fresh cup.
- Meet local Hmong families and discover their unique culture and traditions.
- Taste farm-to-cup coffee, grown with care and passion.
- Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of northern Laos.
Why Choose Our Tours?
- Community-based & fair: directly supporting local livelihoods
- Authentic experiences guided by Hmong villagers
- Small groups for a personal, respectful journey
- Accessible Location: Just outside Luang Prabang, easy to reach but worlds away.
Tour Inclusion
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Round-trip transportation in a pick up truck or similar.
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All entrance fees and all eco/sustainable social premium.
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Certified Tour guide (English) + local guide from the village.
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Interactive coffee farm tour
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Time with a local family
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Lunch in the village with local beverages
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Coffee Roasting at SAHAI LAO COFFEE.
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Your own crafted souvenir coffee bags (200gr).
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Government taxes and travel permits.
Does Not Include:
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Dinner
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Personal Expenses
Recommended Attire
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Comfortable walking shoes and clothes
Thing You Should Bring
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Hat/Cap
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Camera
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Sunglasses
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Insect repellent
Term and Condition
Cancellation Policy
- Less than 07 days prior to departure: 100% of the full amount.
- Between 07 and 15 days prior departure: 50% of the full amount.
- More than 15 days prior departure: free cancellation.
Child Policy
- Free of charge for children under 6 years old.
- Between 6 and 12 years old, we charge 50% of the normal rate.
- Over 13 years old, full rate is applied.
Refund Policy
- Kindly be advised that only tour/activity fees are refundable; Bank fees cannot be refunded under any circumstances.
Note
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If you have questions or encounter problems with the tour, please contact WhatsApp/Tel: +856 20 59 533 720
