2 Day Combo | Trekking & Bushcraft
Namha NPA
Great for those hardy survivalist types, hungry to learn how to forage for food, build shelters & utilize nature’s resources!
Tour Overview
Enjoy cooking authentic Lao food using the resources of the jungle and traditional bushcraft methods
Live the unique experience of sleeping at the heart of the wild jungle
Discover the enchanting natural world hidden deep within the primary rainforests of NamHa NPA
Feast your eyes upon jaw-dropping views across the hills and valleys of Namha NPA – cameras at the ready!
Visit remote hilltribe communities and discover their rich culture and way of life
Tour Highlights
Trekking through the NamHa NPA (2 Days)
Jungle Style Meals
Learning to forage for food
Build shelters
Visit Minority Villages
Accommodations: Jungle Camp
Program Details
DAY 1
TREKKING & BUSHCRAFT
Departure: 9:00am
Finish: 4-5:00pm (Jungle)
Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
Tour code: DL-2-TB-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. 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 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 supplies and resources of the surrounding environment.
Afternoon
We continue on the trail through an 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 banana shelter for the night, and how to select and find the right building materials from the forest. Alternatively, we can provide tents for comfort.
Evening
Assist the guide to prepare and cook dinner, enjoy and relax by the campfire, and later fall asleep to the enchanting sounds of the jungle.
DAY 2
TREKKING & BUSHCRAFT
Departure: 9:00 am
Return: 4-5:00 pm (Discovering Laos office)
Duration: 6-7 hours trek
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
Tour code: DL-2-TB-NH
TIMETABLE
Morning
Wake up in the heart of the jungle to gentle birdsong and a tasty breakfast laid out by our ever-attentive guides. We start walking on the trail at around 10:00 am with a pleasant hike that follows the Nam Ha river, lined with giant trees on imposing cliffs. We continue on through dense tropical forests revealing almost hidden tribal villages, offering the chance to meet Khmu and Lantan people.
Midday
Lunch time – jungle style! Learn to prepare your own food using the resources of the jungle. Sharpen up your jungle culinary techniques as our guides teach you how to prepare and cook lunch using bamboo cane and a lesson in how to make your own bamboo cutlery!
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 4-5.00pm, we reach the timeless Namlu village of the Khmu tribe, and the end of the trek. Explore the village and meet the locals before a ride back to the Discovering Laos office.
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 $68/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $170/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.
You can contact us directly now via WhatsApp +8562022990344 for pricing, booking, tour information and further inquiries. Or reach us via the contact request form below if you prefer to send us an email.
WHAT DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?
Vehicle transport
Local English speaking guide & assistant minority guide
Meals (4 jungle style meals!)
Jungle accommodation or tent
Sleeping bag, & mosquito net
Drinking Water
National Park Fee
Community distribution
Government Taxes and fees
WHAT TO BRING
Comfortable hiking footwear
Long trousers/pants
Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses
Mosquito repellent
Rain jacket (rainy season June-Sep)
Warm clothes (winter Oct-March)
Towel, sandals
Head-torch or flashlight
Toilet paper & personal medicines
Cash (for handicraft & extras)
Note: Extra warm clothes for the evening and night is advisable during the winter, between Oct-March.
NAMHA NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AREA MAP
Map Key:
Yellow: Trekking trails
Red: Indigenous villages
Dark Blue: Namha River
Beige: Main road
Brown: Secondary road
Blue: Namtha River