COMBO - 4 days ( 2 days trekking & 2 days kayaking/rafting)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Trek through Namha NPA (2 Days)
- Kayak or Raft through the gorgeous Namtha & Namha Rivers (2 Days)
- Jungle-style Meals
- Visit Minority Villages
- Accommodations: Jungle camp, homestay or eco-lodge
TOUR Overview
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program DETAILS
DAY 1
TREKKING Departure: 9:00am Finish: 5:00pm (Jungle camp) Duration: 5-6 hours trek Lunch Break Dinner Difficulty: Moderate Tour code: DL-4-TK-NH TIMETABLE Morning We meet at the Discovering Laos office for 9:00am and take a tuk-tuk ride to the heart of Namha NPA at Doi Luk Kham, stopping off on the way for supplies at the local Lao market. Once we arrive we begin trekking on a trail that ascends high into the hills and deep into wild tropical forest. Afternoon At lunchtime we stop at a perfect spot in jungle for a well-earned Lao picnic, expertly prepared by our guides using the resources of the surrounding environment. We continue on the trail through a hugely impressive tropical forest filled with mighty mahogany trees, bamboo groves and wild banana plants. Evening After finding a suitable campsite our guides will teach you how to construct your own banana leaf shelter for the night, and how to select and find the right building materials. Relax, enjoy dinner and drinks by the campfire, and later fall asleep to the enchanting sounds of the jungle. |
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DAY 2
TREKKING Departure: 10:00am Finish: 4:00pm Duration: 5-6 hours trek Breakfast Lunch Break Dinner Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Tour code: DL-4-TK-NH TIMETABLE Morning Wake up to the enchanting sounds of the jungle with a delicious and authentic Lao breakfast. At around 10.00am we begin hiking through old-growth forest, totally immersed in the wild natural landscape as the trail leads us over rugged hills and across verdant valleys, all the while shaded from the sun by the canopies of tall and ancient trees. We stop at a suitably scenic location in the depths of the forest to enjoy an authentic picnic - Lao style! Afternoon After lunch we continue hiking on the trail through old-growth forest, eventually reaching an oasis of cultivated land comprising rice paddies, banana trees and fields of tall slender grasses. Soon after, we reach the remote Nalan village, a timeless refuge at the heart of the jungle preserving the unique culture of the Khmu people. Evening On reaching Nalan village we now have two options on where to spend the night as follows, please choose: |
OPTION 1) NALAN VILLAGE HOMESTAY
Tour code: DL-4-TK1 After getting acquainted with the local tribespeople take time to enjoy the sanctuary of the village; take a rest, go swimming in the river or explore the local area. After devouring a delicious dinner, laid on by your homestay hosts, enjoy an evening drink with the locals or retire straight to your comfortable sleeping quarters at the home of our village hosts. OPTION 2) NALAN TAI ECO-LODGE Tour code: DL-4-TK2 After meeting the local people of Nalan village, we continue on the trail. Hiking alongside the gorgeous Namha river there are stunning views stretching for miles along the river valley. A few kilometers further on we soon reach the village of Nalan Tai , the northern sister village of Nalan. After a delicious dinner, laid on by our guides, enjoy a few drinks with the locals or retire early to bed in the comfort of the purpose made eco-lodge. 
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DAY 3
KAYAK/RAFT Departure: 10:00am Finish: 5:00pm (Houy Leaut village) Duration: 5-6 hours kayak Breakfast Lunch Break Dinner Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Tour code: DL-4-TK-NH TIMETABLE Morning Wake up to the sound of village life with a tasty Lao breakfast and hot drink. At 10:00am, it's time for your water adventure! Following basic instructions on paddling techniques and safety, we begin paddling downriver, easing ourselves into the day with a couple of short visits to Khmu riverside villages. Soon after we find ourselves paddling through a dramatic cascade of roaring rapids. Afternoon Around lunchtime we find a calm stretch of water and stop at a scenic spot for another delicious Lao picnic. We continue paddling downriver; the stunning beauty of the Namha landscape opens before us, as stretches of calm water offer the chance to spot tropical birds and aquatic wildlife. Before long the current grows in strength. We speed through a series of rapids and fast-flowing channels before joining the mighty Namtha river. By 4:00pm we reach Houay Leuat village, our place to stay for the night. Meet the locals, explore the surrounding area and take a refreshing dip in the river. Evening At 7.00pm our guides will have prepared and be ready to serve an authentic Lao dinner. Later that night, depending on your chosen experience, drift to sleep in our eco-lodge, or village family homestay, to the sounds of the jungle and village life. |
DAY 4
KAYAK/RAFT Departure: 10:00am Return: 3:00pm (Discovering Laos office) Duration: 4-5 hours kayak Breakfast Lunch Break Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Tour code: DL-4-TK-NH TIMETABLE Morning Wake up to a Lao breakfast and drinks, freshly prepared by our ever-attentive guides. At 10:00am we start paddling downriver past a rustic landscape carved into a rich mosaic of cultivated jungles. Afternoon After stopping off to visit a couple of quaint Khmu villages we find a perfect location on the river for a lunchtime picnic. Back on the river, leaving behind the rice paddies and cultivated jungles, the river suddenly widens and the steep hills rising above become dense with lush tropical forest. Soon after we are tackling a dizzying number of exciting rapids, before reaching Hat Naleng village and the end of our river adventure. A tuk-tuk awaits out arrival and drops us off at the Discovering Laos office for approximately 5:00pm. |
NAMHA NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AREA MAP
*Click on the map for a larger view to zoom
Map Key:
Yellow: Trekking trails
Red: Indigenous villages
Dark Blue: Namha River (Kayak/Raft)
Beige: Main road
Brown: Secondary road
Blue: Namtha River (Kayak/Raft)
Yellow: Trekking trails
Red: Indigenous villages
Dark Blue: Namha River (Kayak/Raft)
Beige: Main road
Brown: Secondary road
Blue: Namtha River (Kayak/Raft)
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PRICE OF THE TOUR
The price ranges from $132/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $434/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. |
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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WHAT TO BRING
Note: Warm clothes for the evening and night is advisable during the winter, between Oct-March and especially to change into for the tuk-tuk ride back to the office after kayaking.
- Comfortable hiking footwear
- Long trousers/pants
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Hat
- Rain jacket (rainy season June-Sep)
- Warm clothes (winter Oct-March)
- Sandals or water shoes
- Towel
- Sunglasses
- Head-torch or flashlight
- Tissues or toilet paper
- Necessary medicines
- Cash (for handicraft & extras)
Note: Warm clothes for the evening and night is advisable during the winter, between Oct-March and especially to change into for the tuk-tuk ride back to the office after kayaking.
