Ban Hatkai Homestay

Not great value

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With assistance from bilateral donors, Ban Hatkai has developed a village homestay scheme offering an insight into rural Laos and a start point for treks to the nearby Tad Xay waterfall. Hatkai is a quiet, spacious village with open, grassy pastures and riverside temple. The community-based project offers accommodation in villagers' homes, as well as a range of guided expeditions around the village territory and into the national park proper. The homestay is an interesting option, in open plan traditional Lao houses with clean bedding provided. Food can be prepared, but it is a good idea to take along snacks and instant coffee mix and bread for breakfast. The villagers themselves are friendly and welcoming, but speak little English. Expect to be confused by the English language leaflet's explanation of what's on offer in terms of excursions and the costs of guides, admission, contributions and permits. It's also a good idea to inspect the guided camping expedition equipment and food before you set off for a cold night in the forest. The trips work out as poor value because of the surcharges involved. Overall compares unfavourably to Tiger Lilly.

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Ban Hatkai Homestay
Ban Hatkai, Thaphabat District, Bolikhamsai Province
T: (020) 224 0303  Visit website

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Added to Travelfish on: 20th February, 2007
Last visited or updated on: 26th July, 2008

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