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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

  • Great for trekking enthusiasts who want a fuller exploration on foot of the captivating national park landscape!
  • Discover the enchanting natural world hidden deep within the primary rainforests of Namha NPA
  • Cross sparkling streams by fallen trees or stepping stones under the canopies of mighty old-growth trees
  • Enjoy authentic Lao food prepared by your guides using the natural resources of the jungle
  • Explore timeless tribal villages while learning about the minority people and their way of life
  • Experience village life by spending a night at a homestay or eco-lodge as a guest of the Khmu people at Nalan Village. Get acquainted with the local tribal people and take time to enjoy the sanctuary of the village; take a rest, go swimming in the river or explore the local area
  • Experience falling asleep and awaking to the rhythmic sounds of the jungle​
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program DETAILS

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DAY 1
​TREKKING




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

Duration: 4-5 hours trek 
Lunch Break
​Dinner

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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 

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DAY 2
​TREKKING




Departure: 10:00am
Return: 4-5:00pm (Discovering Laos office)
   
Duration: 6-7 hours trekking
Breakfast
​Lunch Break
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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

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DAY 2
​TREKKING




Departure: 10:00am
Return: 3:00pm (Discovering Laos office)
   
Duration: 4 hours trekking
Breakfast & Lunch Break
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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

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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 
Beige: Main road 
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Brown: Secondary road 
Blue: Namtha River

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
  • Vehicle transport
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Local Minority guide
  • Accommodation
  • Mosquito net, pillow, blanket
  • Drinking Water
  • Meals (four meals covered)
  • National Park Fee
  • Community distribution
  • Government Taxes and charges
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WHAT TO BRING
  • 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.

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