Jungle trekking into Nam Ha, the National Protected Area – Camping – Tribal villages

Day01: Luang namtha – Nam Ha jungle trek – jungle Camping(_/L/D)
​Departure: 9:00am
Finish: 4:00 (Jungle camp),Duration: 5-6 hours trek
trekking level: Moderate-Challenging

Morning
At 9:00 am we meet at your guesthouse in town 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.


Day02: Camping point – Jungle trekking – Ban Nalan(Khmu tribe)(B/L/D)

Departure: 10:00 am, Finish: 3:00 (Nalan Tai village)

Duration: 5-6 hours trek. Trekking level: Moderate-Challenging
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 for tonight .
Evening
A traditional Lao dinner will be served in your Khmu family homestay.

Day03: Ban Nalan- Jungle trek – Ban Namkoy( Lantan tribe)- Jungle trek –Ban Nam Lue – Lunag Namtha(B/L/_)
Departure: 10:00 am, Return: 4-5:00 pm (to Luang namtha)
Duration: 6-7 hours trek, Trekking level: 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 ​NamLue village at approximately 4-5:00 pm and the end of the trek. From there we take 45 minute tuk-tuk ride back to Luang namtha.