trekking - 2 days
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Trek through Namha NPA for 2 days
- Jungle-style Meals
- Accommodation: Homestay or Eco-Lodge in Nalan Village
- Visit Minority Villages
TOUR Overview
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program DETAILS
DAY 1 TREKKING Departure: 9:00am Finish: 4:00pm (Nalan village) Duration: 4-5 hours trek Lunch Break Dinner Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Tour code: DL-2-T-NH TIMETABLE Morning At 9.00am meet your tour guide at the office and take a tuk-tuk ride to the start of the hiking trail. After a brief visit to the local Lao market for supplies we arrive at the beginning of the trail at 10.00am and start a 4-5 hour hike. The trail winds its way up through dense rainforest before crossing streams at the base of a shaded valley and then on through a mosaic of cultivated lands and primary forests. Midday We stop for a jungle style picnic lunch in the heart of the jungle, taking time to appreciate the tranquil beauty of the natural landscape. Afternoon After lunch we continue the hike for a further 2-3 hours, as the trail courses beneath the canopies of impressive old-growth trees, eventually giving way to an oasis of cultivated land comprising rice paddies, banana trees and fields of tall slender grasses. Later in the afternoon we reach the remote Nalan village, a timeless refuge at the heart of the jungle preserving the unique culture of the Khmu people. Evening After getting acquainted with the local tribes people 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 ever-attentive guides, enjoy an evening drink with the locals or retire straight to your comfortable sleeping quarters at the eco-lodge or Home stay. |
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OPTION 1
DAY 2 TREKKING Departure: 10:00am Return: 4-5:00pm (Discovering Laos office) Duration: 6-7 hours trekking Breakfast Lunch Break Difficulty: Moderate Tour code: DL-2-T1-NH TIMETABLE Morning Wake up to the charming sounds of the village and a delicious authentic breakfast. At approximately 10.00am we begin a 2-3 hour hike along the serene and scenic Namha river, passing huge trees, enveloping fields of bamboo and quaint tribal villages. Midday Upon reaching the cultivated lands surrounding the Namkoy village we stop to meet the Lantan people and enjoy a rewarding Lao-style picnic lunch. Afternoon We return to the jungle trail and hike for 3-4 hours through a pristine primary forest, home to a rich abundance of animal and plant life. The trail takes a gradual to steep inclination, rising to an elevation of 300m. From a high point with breath-taking views across the Namha NPA the trail makes a steep descent through the forest, eventually reaching Namlue village at approximately 4-5.00pm and the end of the trek. From there we take 45 minute tuk-tuk ride back to the Discovering Laos office. * For those who prefer a more relaxed and slightly shorter trek experience on Day 2, we can provide Option 2 below. OPTION 2
DAY 2 TREKKING Departure: 10:00am Return: 3:00pm (Discovering Laos office) Duration: 4 hours trekking Breakfast & Lunch Break Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Tour code: DL-2-T2-NH TIMETABLE Morning Wake up to the enchanting sounds of the jungle and a delicious authentic breakfast. At around 10.00am we begin a 2 hour hike through old-growth forest, totally immersed in the wild natural landscape as the trail gradually rises to an elevation of 150m. Midday We stop at a suitably scenic location in the depths of the forest to enjoy an authentic Lao-style picnic, freshly prepared by your guides using the natural resources of the jungle. Afternoon Back on the trail we steadily descend through luscious rainforest until reaching the Chalernsouk village of the Khmu people. After passing through exquisitely cultivated lands the trek ends at traditional rice storage houses amidst a patchwork of paddy fields. From there we take an tuk-tuk ride back to the Discovering Laos office, arriving back in Luang Namtha at approximately 2-3.00pm. |
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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
Beige: Main road
Brown: Secondary road
Blue: Namtha River
Yellow: Trekking trails
Red: Indigenous villages
Dark Blue: Namha River
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: 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)
- Flip flops
- 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.
