3-Day Nam Ha Jungle Trek & Village Experience in Luang Namtha
3-Day Nam Ha Jungle Trek & Village Experience in Luang Namtha

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3-Day Nam Ha Jungle Trek & Village Experience in Luang Namtha

 

Duration

3 Days

Start Price

 

Code

LNT-DL-3-T-NH

Availability

Always

Physical Level

Moderate to Challenging

Pick Up

Exclude

Start Point

Discovering Laos office in Luang Namtha Province

Pick Up/Start Time

09:00 AM on Day-1

Drop Off

Exclude

End Point

Discovering Laos office in Luang Namtha Province

Drop Off/End Time

15:00 PM on Day-3

Destinations

Luang Namtha

Things To Do

Nam Ha National Protected Area

 

Day Tour Type Type


 

Booking Date


 

Booking Code (join)
Join


 
Adult
 

1

 
 
Lao Resident
 

0

 
 
Total Price
 
 

Day 1

Overview

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.

Departure: 09:00 AM
Finish: 16:00 PM (Jungle camp)
Duration: 5-6 hours trek

Day 2

Overview

Timeable

  • 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. 

Departure: 09:00 AM
Finish: 15:00 PM (Nalan Tai Village)
Duration: 5-6 hours trek

Day 3

Overview

Timetable

Option 1 (Easy-MODERATE):

  • Morning: â€‹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 16:00 - 17:00 PM.

Departure: 10:00 AM
Finish: 15:00 - 16:00 PM (Discovering Laos Office)
Duration: 4-5 hours trek

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Option 2 (Moderate):

  • 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 â€‹NamLue village at approximately 16:00 - 17:00 PM and the end of the trek. 

Departure: 10:00 AM
Finish: 
16:00 - 17:00 PM (Discovering Laos Office)
Duration: 6-7 hours trek