If you want to have an unforgettable 'forest experience' and to immerse in the beauty of the jungle, let’s join in this Nam Ha NPA trekking tour to stay for three days entirely in nature within the forests of the Nam Ha National Protected Area, an ASEAN Heritage Site.
Day 1: Luang Namtha – Ban Sin Oudom – Forest Camp
Departing Luang Namtha by songthaew, we drive north into the Nam Ha Protected Area. We meet our local village guide at Sin Oudom village after crossing the Nam Tha river by boat. A hike on sometimes steep slopes leads us high into the mountains, while taking time to learn about plants and animals of the area.
Autumn asleep in the darkness and to the sounds of the forest and the giggling stream nearby. If you like to go for wildlife spotting at night, this is the right place to do it. Our local guide will accompany you. Make sure to bring along a strong torch or head lamp.
Approximately: 60 minutes transfer/ 6 hours trekking
Day 2: Forest Camp – Khmu or Lanten Village
We wake up early today to see the many jungle birds around us. We re-ignite the camp fire to prepare a traditional breakfast, taking energy for the following trek over steep paths further up into the Nam Ha forest.
Following a steep descent, we arrive either at Ban Namkoy of the Lanten tribe or Ban Nalantai, a Khmu village. Once in the village, our hosts are ready to prepare a dinner in “local style” whilst you take time to swim and bathe in the river. After dinner we have time to explore the village and meet some of the locals.
Approximately: 6-7 hours trekking
Day 3: Ban Namkoy or Nalantai Village - Luang Namtha
Again we get up early and have breakfast in the village before enjoying a relatively gentle walk along the river and through rice paddies before, once more, getting into the forest.
We have a break for lunch, provided for us by Khmu villagers at a fantastic viewpoint with incredible vistas across the valley. Our guide will point out how far we have walked!
After lunch, we make our last descent down from the mountains and up to Ban Chaluensouk, where our songthaew is waiting to bring us back to Luang Namtha.
Approximately: 6 hours trekking/ 25 minutes transfer
