The Hmong -
The Hmong hilltribe inhabits the highest mountain peaks and plateaus around Luang Prabang and are known for their industriousness and hard-work. After carefully harvesting their coffee, Hmong men and women load the baskets of coffee onto the backs of indigenous horses to bring the coffee down the mountain and to the village.

The Yao (Mien) -
The Yao, also known as the Mien, inhabit the highest mountains of the Nan district of Luang Prabang. The Yao are known for their sophistication and innovation. Old ladies spend their time embroidering intricate designs. Their highland meadows, once blanketed by colorful opium poppy flowers, are now being planted with shaded Arabica coffee.

The Khmu –
The Khmu hilltribe represent the earliest inhabitants of what is now Luang Prabang, Laos. The Khmu can be found dwelling in valleys or high on the mountain slopes. They often live with the Hmong and other hilltribes. One of the poorest hilltribes in Laos, the Khmu will soon be seeing the improvements growing coffee brings to their lives and villages.