6-Day Adventure Trek through Unique Jungle Exclusive Safari

Trip overview

Explore the Nam Ha National Protected Area (Nam Ha NPA), an ASEAN Heritage Site. Learn to adapt to the jungle environment, sleep and eat in the rainforest using natural resources like bamboo and banana leaves, forage for food, identify medicinal plants, and acquire native hunting skills. Engage in community-based tourism activities such as rice husking, Khmu traditional Baci ceremonies, and bamboo basket weaving. Experience the culture and traditions of the Khmu and Lanten ethnic groups. Enjoy hiking through rainforests, stunning landscapes and survival skills.

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Itinerary:

Day 1: Ban Prang to Ban Nam Khouy (3-4 hours)

Begin with a briefing and visit the morning market for supplies. Explore the Khmu villages in Ban Prang, then hike up the mountain to Ban Nam Khouy. Forage for edible vegetation and prepare a picnic lunch using traditional methods. Arrive at the Lahu minority village around 3:00 PM for sightseeing, sunset views, and cultural exploration.
Day 2: Ban Nam Khouy to Camp 1 (5-6 hours)

Start the day with breakfast and tea or coffee. Trek through the Nam Ha NPA valley, foraging and learning about local herbs and wildlife. Experience the untouched jungle, learn survival skills, and identify medicinal plants. Reach the campsite around 3-4:00 PM, set up a traditional hunter camp, and prepare a Khmu jungle meal.
Day 3: Jungle Camp 1 to Jungle Camp 2 (4-5 hours)

Wake up to the sounds of nature, have breakfast, and trek across a hill through a shady forest. Continue downhill to a stream, arriving at the campsite before sunset. Enjoy a swim and learn about traditional medicinal plants and edible leaves. Prepare a Khmu jungle meal or relax with a swim.
Day 4: Jungle Camp 2 to Ban Nalan (3-6 hours)
Wake up early to the sounds of animals and have breakfast. Choose between two hiking options:

Option 1 (3-4 hours): Cross the Nam Ha River and have a traditional lunch in Nalan village. Learn about the Khmu lifestyle and culture.

Option 2 (5-6 hours): Cross the Nam Ha River and hike through the Nam Ha NPA valley. After lunch, continue downhill to a stream and arrive at the village before sunset. Check into your homestay, explore the village, and participate in tourism activities after dinner.
Day 5: Ban Nalan to Ban Namkhoi (4-5 hours)

Have breakfast and enjoy coffee from a bamboo cup. Walk through a tea garden and re-enter the jungle. View the beautiful valley landscape from a viewpoint. Continue to the lunch site and enjoy Lao food prepared by your guide. Trek through the jungle, observing nature, wildlife footprints, and medicinal plants. Arrive at Namkhoi village, where the Lanten tribe maintains their unique culture. See handmade handicrafts and buy souvenirs. Participate in community tourism activities after dinner.
Day 6: Ban Namkhoi to Ban Namlue (5-6 hours)

After breakfast, follow the Nam Ha River through areas cultivated by the Khmu and Lanten minority groups. See the Lanten’s traditional clothing, textiles, and bamboo paper-making (seasonal). After lunch, trek up a steep hill in the jungle, passing beautiful forests and landscapes. End the trek with a descent past upland cultivated areas of Namlue village. Return to Luang Namtha in the afternoon by Tuk Tuk or van.

Detailed info and Pricing:

Tour Info:

Tour ID: NT-TK-47
Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Daily Hike: Approx. 5-6 hours
Accommodation: First night: Lahu homestay; Second night: Banana Leaves Camp/Tents; Third night: Riverside Camp (wooden lodge, tent); Fourth night: Khmu homestay and Fifth night: Lanten homestay

Pricing:

2 Pax Price US$ 377/Pax.
3 Pax Price US$ 323/Pax.
4 Pax Price US$ 285/Pax.
5 Pax Price US$ 269/Pax.
6 Pax Price US$ 254/Pax.

Note:

The price varies according to the number of participants. The price decreases as more tourists book the same tour!
If you stay with us at Phou Iu III Bungalows, you’ll receive a 10% discount.

Price Includes:

English-speaking/local guide
Accommodation (Jungle Camp/Wooden lodge/Eco-Lodge/Village Homestay)
Transportation as specified
Meals and water as indicate
Nam Ha National Protected Area entry fee
Community contributions
Government taxes and charges.

Optional

Snacks, fruit, personal water bottle
Personal medicine
Sandals or flip-flops

Additional Information

Notify us if you are vegetarian or have allergies.
Arrive at our office by 8:30 AM.
Contact us with any questions.

What to Bring

Good walking shoes
Hat or cap
Sunglasses
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Raincoat (June-Sep)
Warm clothes and change of clothes
Swimwear and bathing equipment
Pocket money

Important Do’s & Don’ts

Do not give gifts or money to children.
Ask before taking photos of people or spiritual items.
Keep trails clean; do not litter.
Purchase handicrafts, not antiques.
Do not remove archaeological remains.
Stay with guides.
Do not use drugs.

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