Trekking - 3 days - Trekking in Luang Namtha, Laos - Hiking, Kayaking, Cycling, Village Tours

3 Day Trekking | Luang Namtha-namha NPA

Great for passionate trekkers with good fitness levels,
who also want to learn the secrets of jungle survival!

Tour Highlights

Trekking through NamHa NPA for 3 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
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

program DETAILS

DAY 1
TREKKING

Departure: 9:00am
Finish: 4:00 (Jungle camp)

Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

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

TIMETABLE

Morning
At 9:00 am we meet at the Discovering Laos office and take a tuk-tuk ride to the start of the trail near ThaSae village. On the 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 the 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 mighty mahogany trees, bamboo groves and wild banana plants. After finding a suitable campsite our guides will teach you how to construct a shelter for the night, and how to select and find the right building materials.

Evening
Relax, share some food and drinks by the campfire, and later fall asleep to the enchanting sounds of the jungle.

DAY 2
TREKKING

Departure: 10:00 am
Finish: 3:00 (Nalan Tai village)

Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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 10:00 am with a rewarding hike over richly forested hills and across lush and verdant valleys.

Midday
Lunch time – jungle style! Learn from our guides how to find and prepare your own food using the jungle resources. 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 3:00 pm, we reach the picturesque and timeless of Khamu tribe. Meet the locals and learn about their unique way of life , Nalan village where our home fo night .

Evening
A traditional Lao dinner will be served in your Khmu family homestay.

*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 - Easy-MODERATE

OPTION 2 - Moderate

DAY 3
TREKKING

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

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

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour code: DL-3-T1-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning
Wake up to the enchanting sounds of the jungle and village life with a delicious, authentic Lao breakfast. 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 along a steep inclination.

Afternoon
We stop at a suitable 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.

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.

DAY 3
TREKKING

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

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

Difficulty: Moderate
Tour code: DL-3-T2-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning
Wake up to the enchanting sounds of the jungle and a delicious authentic Lao 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.

Afternoon
Upon reaching the cultivated lands surrounding the Namkoy villages, we stop to meet the Lantan people and enjoy a rewarding Lao-style picnic lunch. 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 Name 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.

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 $80/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $300/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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