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TREKKING - 3 DAYs 


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Trek through Namha NPA for 3 days
  • Jungle-style meals
  • Accommodations: Jungle camp, Homestay or Eco-lodge in Nalan Tai Village
  • Visit Minority Villages

TOUR Overview

  • Great for passionate trekkers with good fitness levels, who also want to learn the secrets of jungle survival!
  • Discover the enchanting natural world hidden deep within the primary rainforests of Namha NPA
  • Enjoy authentic Lao food prepared by your guides using the resources of the jungle and traditional bushcraft methods
  • Feast your eyes upon jaw-dropping views across the hills and valleys of Namha NPA – cameras at the ready!
  • Learn jungle survival skills: how to forage for food, build shelters, utilize natural resources
  • Have the unique experience of camping deep in the heart of a wild, mystical jungle
  • Visit remote hilltribe communities and discover their rich culture and 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 Tai Village
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program DETAILS

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DAY 1
​TREKKING


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​Departure: 9:00am

Finish: 4:00 (Jungle camp)

Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Lunch Break
​Dinner

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Difficulty: Moderate-Challenging
Tour code: DL-3-T-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning

At 9.00am we meet at the Discovering Laos office and take a tuk-tuk ride to the start of the trail near Houy Leuat village. On route we stop off briefly at the local Laos market for supplies. From the start of the hike we find ourselves immediately immersed in lush tropical forest, as the trail leads us deeper into the jungle. We continue hiking for 2-3 hours over hills and valleys shaded from the sun by the magnificent jungle canopy.
 
​Midday
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. 

Afternoon
We continue on the trail through a hugely impressive primary forest populated with a rich diversity of flora, including mighty mahogany trees, bamboo groves and wild banana plants. After finding a suitable jungle campsite our guides will teach you how to construct a banana leaf shelter for the night, and how to select and find the right building materials.

Evening
Relax, have dinner and drinks by the campfire, sing and share stories and later fall asleep to the enchanting sounds of the raw jungle.

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DAY 2
​TREKKING


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Departure: 10:00am

Finish: 3:00 (Nalan Tai village)

Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Breakfast

Lunch Break
​Dinner

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Difficulty: Moderate-Challenging
Tour code: DL-3-T-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning

Wake up in the heart of the jungle to gentle birdsong and a tasty breakfast laid on by our ever-attentive guides. We start walking on the trail at around 10.00am with a rewarding hike over richly forested hills and across lush and verdant valleys.
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​Midday
Lunch time – jungle style! Learn from our guides how to find and prepare your own food using the resources of jungle. Watch, learn, and get involved cooking your lunch using authentic jungle techniques.

Afternoon
Back on the trail we continue our hike through ancient forests filled with life. Before long we begin a steady descent on a hillside with jaw-dropping views across the valleys of the Namha NPA. Around 3:00pm, we reach the picturesque and timeless Nam Koy village of the Khmu tribe. Meet the locals and learn about their unique way of life, before we continue on the trail, running alongside the serene Namha river, and soon reach Nalan Tai village, another Khmu settlement and our home for the night.

Evening
A traditional Lao dinner will be served at 7:00pm. You can stay either in a homestay, as a guest of a Lao family or at the village eco-lodge. ​

*On DAY 3 below there are two options for a moderate or challenging trek to end your tour, you decide and tell us!

OPTION 1 - MODERATE

OPTION 2 - CHALLENGING

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DAY 3
​TREKKING



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Departure: 10:00am
Return: 3-4:00pm (Discovering Laos office)

Duration: 4-5 hours trek
Breakfast

Lunch Break
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Difficulty: Moderate
Tour code: DL-3-T1-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning
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Wake up to the enchanting sounds of the jungle 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
We reach Nalan village around midday and, after exploring the village and meeting the locals, we stop for a tasty Lao lunch.

Afternoon
Back on the trail we steadily descend through luscious rainforest until reaching the Chalermsouk 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 invigorating tuk-tuk ride back to the Discovering Laos office, arriving back in Luang Namtha at approx 4-5:00pm.

*If you like a challenge, you can pick Option 2 for Day 3. 


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DAY 3
​TREKKING



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Departure: 9:00am
Return: 4-5:00pm (Discovering Laos office)

Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Breakfast

Lunch Break
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Difficulty: Challenging
Tour code: DL-3-T2-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning

Wake up to the enchanting sounds of the jungle and village life with a delicious and authentic Lao breakfast. At around 9:00am we begin a 2 hour hike along the serene and scenic Namha river, passing huge trees, enveloping fields of bamboo and quaint tribal villages.

Midday
We reach Nalan village and, after briefly exploring the village and meeting the locals, we stop for a tasty Lao lunch.

Afternoon
We continue hiking the trail running alongside the beautiful Namha river, with picturesque views all the way. Eventually, we return to the jungle trail and start hiking through a pristine primary forest, home to a rich abundance of animal and plant life. The trail leads over steep  and rugged hillside before making a steady descent through dense tropical forest. By 5:00pm we reach Doi Luk Kham village and the end of our trekking adventure. From there we take an invigorating tuk-tuk ride back to the Discovering Laos office.

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 $80/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $300/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 (7 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 especially during the winter, between Oct-March.

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