Jungle trek to Nam Ha national Protected Are and visit tribal villages of khmu ethnic group
Day01: Luang Natha – Jungle trek – Ban Nalan( A khmu tribe village)(-/L/D)
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.
Departure: 9:00am, 4-5 hours trekking. Trekking level: Easy – moderate
Day02: Ban Nalan – Trekking – Ban Chalernsouk – Luang Namtha(B/L/_)
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
Luang Namtha, arrive in Luang Namtha around 2-3:00 pm.
Trekking level: Easy-Moderate