Khmu & Lanten Ethnic Experience: 3-Day Trek in Nam Ha NPA

Trip overview

Experience an exciting 3-day trek through Nam Ha National Protected Area (NPA) with stunning jungle scenery. Enjoy a challenging hike guided by expert forest guides, who will teach you about indigenous lifestyles, medicinal plants, animal habits, and jungle survival skills. The trek includes visits to Khmu and Lanten minority villages, and an overnight stay in their homestays. Immerse yourself in local culture, traditions, and community activities.

Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Doiluckkham to Nalan Village. Approx. 4-5 hours

    Start the trek at Doiluckkham, about 20 km from Luang Namtha town. The trail ascends through 20–30-year-old secondary forest into the upland rainforest of Nam Ha NPA, offering great views from a ridge before re-entering the forest. Enjoy a Lao-style picnic lunch in the cool upland forest or a thatched farmer’s hut. Continue hiking for 2-3 hours under old-growth trees, arriving at the village before sunset. After checking into your homestay, explore the village and learn about their lifestyle, culture, and traditions. Enjoy a local dinner followed by community tourism activities.

  • Day 2: Ban Nalan to Ban Namkhoi. Approx. 5-6 hours

    Start the day with breakfast and a bamboo cup of coffee, then hike through a tea garden into the jungle. Enjoy a valley view from a viewpoint before heading to the lunch site, where your guide will prepare Lao food (weather permitting). After lunch, trek through the jungle to observe nature, wildlife footprints, and traditional medicinal plants, all explained by the guides. At Namkhoi village, experience the Lanten tribe’s primitive lifestyle, unique culture, housing, clothing, and language. See handmade handicrafts, which you can buy as souvenirs. Before dinner, your guide will recommend places to bathe and stay. Enjoy dinner and community activities in the evening.

  • Day 3: Ban Namkhoi to Ban Namlue. Approx. 5-6 hours

    After breakfast, follow the Nam Ha River, passing through Khmu and Lanten minority areas. The Lanten still wear traditional clothes, make textiles, dye clothes naturally, and produce bamboo paper (seasonally). After lunch and a village visit, trek up a steep hill in the jungle, offering beautiful forests and landscapes. The final descent passes upland cultivated areas tended by Namlue villagers. The trail steepens and can be slippery after rain. End the trek and return to Luang Namtha in the afternoon by Tuk Tuk or van.

Detailed info and Pricing:

Tour Info:

  • Tour ID: NT-TK-10
  • Duration: 3 days/2 nights
  • Daily Hike: Day 1 (4-5 hours), Day 2 & 3 (5-6 hours)
  • Trekking Grade: Moderate-difficult

Pricing:

  • 2 Pax Price US$ 154/Pax.
  • 3 Pax Price US$ 131/Pax.
  • 4 Pax Price US$ 115/Pax.
  • 5 Pax Price US$ 108/Pax.
  • 6 Pax Price US$ 99/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 (Eco-Lodge/Village Homestay)
  • Transportation as specified
  • Meals and water as indicated
  • 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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