Combo - 2 days (1 day Trekking & 1 day bushcraft)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Trek through Namha NPA (2 Day)
- Jungle-style Meals
- Jungle Bushcraft
- Visit Minority Villages
- Accommodation: Jungle Camp
TOUR Overview
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program DETAILS
DAY 1
TREKKING BUSHCRAFT Departure: 9:00am Finish: 4-5:00pm (Jungle) Duration: 5-6 hours trek Lunch Break Dinner Difficulty: Easy - Moderate Tour code: DL-2-TB-NH TIMETABLE Morning At 9.00am we meet at the Discovering Laos office and take a tuk-tuk ride to the start of the trail. On route we stop off briefly at the local Laos market for supplies. From the start of the hike we find ourselves immediately immersed in lush tropical forest, as the trail leads us deeper into the jungle. We continue hiking for 2-3 hours over hills and valleys shaded from the sun by the magnificent jungle canopy. Midday At lunchtime we stop at a perfect spot in jungle for a well-earned Lao picnic, expertly prepared by our guides using the supplies and resources of the surrounding environment. Afternoon We continue on the trail through a hugely impressive primary forest populated with mighty mahogany trees, bamboo groves and wild banana plants. After finding a suitable campsite our guides will teach you how to construct a banana shelter for the night, and how to select and find the right building materials from the forest. Alternatively, we can provide tents for comfort. Evening Assist the guide to prepare and cook dinner, enjoy and relax by the campfire, and later fall asleep to the enchanting sounds of the jungle. |
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DAY 2 TREKKING BUSHCRAFT Departure: 9:00am Return: 4-5:00pm (Discovering Laos office) Duration: 6-7 hours trek Breakfast Lunch Break Difficulty: Easy - Moderate Tour code: DL-2-TB-NH TIMETABLE Morning Wake up in the heart of the jungle to gentle birdsong and a tasty breakfast laid on by our ever-attentive guides. We start walking on the trail at around 10.00am with a pleasant hike that follows the Namha river, lined with giant trees on imposing cliffs. We continue on through dense tropical forests occasionally revealing almost hidden tribal villages, offering the chance to meet Khmu and Lantan people. Midday Lunch time – jungle style! Learn from our guides how to find and prepare your own food using the resources of jungle. Sharpen up your jungle culinary techniques as our guides teach you how to prepare and cook lunch using bamboo cane and a lesson in how to make your own bamboo cutlery! Afternoon Back on the trail we continue our hike through ancient forests filled with life. Before long we begin a steady descent on a hillside with jaw-dropping views across the valleys of the Namha NPA. Finally, at around 4-5.00pm, we reach the picturesque and timeless Namlu village of the Khmu tribe, and the end of the trek. After taking time to explore the village and meet the locals we take a tuk-tuk ride back to the Discovering Laos office in Luang Namtha. |
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NAMHA NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AREA MAP
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Map Key:
Yellow: Trekking trails
Green: Jungle Camp
Red: Indigenous villages
Beige: Main road
Brown: Secondary road
Blue: Namtha River
Yellow: Trekking trails
Green: Jungle Camp
Red: Indigenous villages
Beige: Main road
Brown: Secondary road
Blue: Namtha River
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PRICE OF THE TOUR
The price ranges from $55/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $152/person (USD) for 1 Pax. The price varies according to the number of participants and time of year. The price decreases as more visitors book the same tour! Contact us to check the availability of a tour & the number of people who have already signed up for the tour for an accurate pricing. You can contact us directly now via WhatsApp +8562022990344 for pricing, booking, tour information and further inquiries. You'll receive a quick response from Vanxai Inyasone, owner of Discovering Laos. There is also a contact request form down below if you prefer to send us an email. |
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
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WHAT TO BRING
Note: Extra warm clothes for the evening and night is advisable during the winter, between Oct-March.
- Comfortable hiking footwear
- Long trousers/pants
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Hat
- Rain jacket (rainy season June-Sep)
- Warm clothes (winter Oct-March)
- Small towel
- Sunglasses
- Head-torch or flashlight
- Tissues or toilet paper
- Necessary medicines
- Cash (for handicraft & extras)
Note: Extra warm clothes for the evening and night is advisable during the winter, between Oct-March.