Trekking in Luang Namtha, Laos - Hiking, Kayaking, Cycling, Village Tours - Discovering Laos!

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COMBO - 2 days (1 DAY TREKKING & 1 DAY KAYAKING/RAFTING)


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Kayak or Raft through the gorgeous Namha River (1 Day)
  • Trek through Namha NPA (1 Day)
  • Jungle-style Meals
  • Visit Minority Villages
  • Accommodation: Homestay or eco-lodge at the Nalan Village

TOUR Overview

  • Great for those who want a taste of both worlds! Two fun days covering trekking, kayaking and cultural stay in the Nalan village! 
  • Immerse yourself in a primeval world of ancient primary rainforest and ancient jungle surroundings
  • Enjoy authentic Lao-style food, prepared using jungle techniques with the resources of the jungle
  • Cross sparkling streams by fallen trees or stepping stones under the canopies of mighty old-growth trees
  • Wonder through a rich mosaic of cultivated lands, hidden from the outside world in pockets of dense rainforest      
  • Experience and explore village life by spending the night at a homestay or eco-lodge as a guest of the Khmu people
  • Watch dramatic scenery unfold while paddling downriver, tackling exciting rapids and visiting remote communities
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program DETAILS

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DAY 1
​TREKKING


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Departure: 9:00am
Finish: 3-4:00pm (at Nalan village)

Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Lunch Break
​Dinner
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Difficulty: Easy-Moderate   
Tour code: DL-2-TK-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning
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We meet up at 9am at the Discovering Laos office and catch a tuk-tuk ride to the morning market to gather fresh supplies before taking you to the start of the trail in Namha NPA for 10am. The hike leads you across hills and valleys of dense primary rainforest, finding yourself immediately immersed in the wild jungle environment. On the way our guides will stop to identify various plants and trees, and explain how they are used by the local indigenous people including a few samples to try. 

Midday
We stop for a delicious and authentic Lao-style jungle picnic. Watch and learn as our guides prepare the meal using the fresh supplies and some natural resources of the jungle cooked and served in bamboo!

Afternoon
Continue on the trail through lush rainforest, using stepping stones and fallen logs to cross sparkling streams while sheltered from the sun’s heat by the canopies of huge and impressive trees. Further on the primary forest opens up to reveal a rich mosaic of cultivated lands passing through tall fields of rattan, cardamom and banana plants. Upon reaching a high ridge with enchanting views across hills and valleys we see before us, nestled deep in the heart of Namha NPA, is the Nalan village of the Khmu people and your home for the night.

Evening
You have free time to explore the village, meet the local people, chat with your host or refresh yourself in the Namha river! Later, relax in your homestay or eco-lodge while your dinner is freshly cooked fresh by your guides. Feel free to observe and learn how to cook Laotian food! Enjoy another delicious meal by candlelight and sleep blissfully for the night.

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​DAY 2
KAYAK/RAFT




​Departure: 9:00am
Return: 4-5:00pm (Discovering Laos office)
   
Duration: 5-6 hours kayak/raft
Breakfast
Lunch Break
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Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour code: DL-2-TK-NH

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TIMETABLE

Morning
Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and a hearty village breakfast made fresh by your guides. After breakfast we meet up at the riverside behind the eco-lodge and, after basic instructions on kayaking or rafting techniques and safety, we begin paddling down the glorious river and soon find ourselves speeding through the first few rapids.

Midday
After passing by villagers fishing in the river and paddling to your hearts' content we we stop off further downriver to visit another charming Khmu tribe at Nalan Tai village, and enjoy another delicious Lao picnic lunch.

Afternoon
Back on the river take time between tackling each exciting rapid to watch dramatic scenery unfold, as steep jungle-covered hills rise almost vertically on each side. We land at the picturesque Nam Koy village of the Lantan people where you can learn about their unique methods of natural dying and bamboo paper making.  
Back on the river, the current quickens and we join the mighty Namtha river. After tackling yet more exciting rapids we reach the Houy Leuat village and the end of our kayaking adventure. Our dedicated tuk-tuk collects us for a 1 hour ride back to the Discovering Laos office.

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​NAMHA NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AREA MAP

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*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 
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Brown: Secondary road 
Blue: Namtha River (Kayak/Raft) 

PRICE OF THE TOUR

The price ranges from $60/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $194/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
  • Vehicle transport
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Local Minority guide
  • Accommodation
  • Mosquito net, pillow, blanket
  • Drinking Water
  • Meals (four meals covered)
  • ​Helmet & Lifejacket
  • ​Drybag use
  • National Park Fee
  • Community distribution
  • Government Taxes and charges
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WHAT TO BRING
  • 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.

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