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
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program DETAILS
DAY 1
TREKKING Departure: 9:00am Finish: 4:00 (Jungle camp) Duration: 5-6 hours trek Lunch Break Dinner 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. |
DAY 2
TREKKING Departure: 10:00am Finish: 3:00 (Nalan Tai village) Duration: 5-6 hours trek Breakfast Lunch Break 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 10.00am 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 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 |
DAY 3
TREKKING Departure: 10:00am Return: 3-4:00pm (Discovering Laos office) Duration: 4-5 hours trek Breakfast Lunch Break Difficulty: Moderate Tour code: DL-3-T1-NH TIMETABLE Morning 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. |
DAY 3
TREKKING Departure: 9:00am Return: 4-5:00pm (Discovering Laos office) Duration: 5-6 hours trek Breakfast Lunch Break 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
*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 $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
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WHAT TO BRING
Note: Warm clothes for the evening and night is advisable especially 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 especially during the winter, between Oct-March.
