Nalan Trail and Khmu Tribe: 2 Days Trek in Nam Ha NPA
Duration
2 days
Group Size
1 to 8 people
Ages
3
-
70
yrs
Languages
English
Tour Overview
This exciting 2-day trek through Nam Ha National Protected Area (NPA) features stunning jungle scenery, visits to Khmu and Lanten minority villages, and an overnight stay in a Khmu homestay. Learn about local lifestyles, culture, and traditions while enjoying various community activities.
Additional information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Pickup
We are located on Luang Namtha Road, just a 5-minute walk from the Night Market. You can find us on Google by searching our name or ask the Luang Namtha Tourism Information Center about Phou Iu Travel & Ecotourism or Phou Iu III Bungalows. - Time zone: Asia/Vientiane
What's included
Nam Ha NPA entry fee
Transportation as mentioned
Lunch: 2
Dinner
Breakfast
Accommodation (homestay)
All village activities
Food and water
Community distribution and Government taxes and charges
English-speaking/local guide
Other
Itinerary
Morning: Depart from Luang Namtha town, traveling 20 km to Doiluckkham. Begin trekking through secondary forest and then into the upland rainforest of Nam Ha NPA. Lunch: Enjoy a Lao-style picnic in the forest. Afternoon: Continue hiking for 2-3 hours beneath old-growth trees, arriving at Nalan village before sunset. After checking in, explore the village and learn about local life. Evening: Dinner featuring local cuisine, followed by community activities.
Khmu Homestay
Lunch:
Dinner:
Morning: Visit the village, try Lao coffee or local tea, and practice crossbow shooting and rice pounding. Breakfast: Enjoy a traditional breakfast.
• Option 1: (3-4 hours hike) Hike uphill through the forest, with a traditional lunch prepared on the forest path. Continue hiking downhill to Chalernsouk village, where a tuk-tuk will take you back to Luang Namtha.
• Option 2: (5-6 hours hike) Follow the Nam Ha River to Nahome village, passing through cultivated areas of Khmu and Lanten minority groups. Visit the village and learn about their traditional crafts. After lunch, hike up a steep hill into the jungle, ending at Namlue village. Return to Luang Namtha by tuk-tuk.
Breakfast:
Lunch:
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