2 Day Trekking | Luang Namtha-Namha NPA
Great for trekking enthusiasts who want a fuller exploration of the captivating national park landscape!
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
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
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.
DAY 2
TREKKING
Departure: 10:00 am
Return: 3:00 pm (Discovering Laos office)
Duration: 4-5 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 $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.
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WHAT DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?
Vehicle transport
Local English speaking guide
Local Minority assistant-guide
Accommodation
Mosquito net, pillow, blanket
Drinking Water
Meals (7 meals)
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, flip flops, personal toiletries
Personal medicines
Head-torch or flashlight
Tissues or toilet paper
Cash (for handicraft & extras)
Note: Warm clothes for the evening is advisable especially 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