Get lost for a night in the middle of nature with this cozy homestay experience at Ruan Tai Lue, a quaint community surrounded by the Luang Prabang Mountains. Explore the rice fields, follow the stream leading through gorges up to Silapetch waterfall and see how locals weave cotton before adding bright dyed colors – a process that has been practiced here for hundreds of years.
| Day 1 | |
| Afternoon | Arrive at “Silapetch Homestay Community”. |
| Using the secret recipe of Silapetch, make the community’s signature Ma Kuean chili. | |
| Enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea set under the shade by Silapetch Waterfall. | |
| Taste the deliciousness of khao lam (sticky rice in bamboo), a signature dish of Silapetch. | |
| Evening | Take a local “saleng car” ride alongside the quiet fields |
| Experience a traditional Khantoke style dinner | |
| Watch a cultural show and learn more about the Lanna way of life | |
| Back to the accommodation | |
| Day 2 | |
| Morning | Stroll around the misty morning market, offering alms to monks in front of homestay. |
| Have breakfast | |
| Visit the nearby Sufficiency Economy Learning Center | |
| Head off on a trek to learn more about the community’s history. The 1km walking path is not difficult, and passes by some interesting spots including the shrine of Chao Pho Phu Kha – Nam Thip – Saphan Hin – Mon Ruesi. | |
| Afternoon | Relax at Silapetch Waterfall where lunch is also served. |
| Late afternoon | Visit the Community Products Center |
| Return to Bangkok | |
Plane
The flight from Bangkok to Nan Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. From Nan Airport, it takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the community.
Train
The train from Bangkok (overnight) to Den Chai Station takes approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes; from Den Chai Station, it takes approximately 4 hours to reach the community.
