2 days trekking tour through the Namha National Park with tribe villages

2 Day Trekking | Luang namtha-Namha NPA

Great for trekking enthusiasts who want a fuller exploration
of the captivating national park landscape!

Tour Highlights

Trekking through NamHa NPA for 2 days
Jungle-style Meals

Visit Minority Villages
Accommodation: Jungle Camp, Homestay or Eco-Lodge in Nalan Tai Village

Tour overview

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

program DETAILS

DAY 1
TREKKING

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

Duration: 4-5 hours trek
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour code: DL-2-T-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning
At 9:00 am 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 10:00 am 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.

Note: For those who prefer a more relaxed and slightly shorter trek experience
on Day 2, we can provide Option 2 below.

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

DAY 2
TREKKING

Departure: 10:00 am
Return: 4-5:00 pm (Discovering Laos office)

Duration: 6-7 hours trekking
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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 10:00 am 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 4-5:00 pm and the end of the trek. From there we take 45 minute tuk-tuk ride back to the Discovering Laos office.

DAY 2
TREKKING

Departure: 10:00 am
Return: 3:00 pm (Discovering Laos office)

Duration: 4 hours trekking
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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 10:00 am 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.

Pricing

The price varies according to the number of participants and time of year. But will always decrease as more visitors book the same tour!

The price ranges from $65/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $163/person (USD) for 1 Pax.

Contact us to check the availability of a tour & the number of people who may have already signed up for the tour for an accurate pricing.

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