Hunter Trails, 3 days difficult trekking with Camping & Homestay
Overview
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3 days
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A remarkable jungle hike with an experienced guide will take you deep into the primary forest following old hunter trails. We will trek amongst huge old trees where we will be camping in the middle of the jungle, eat wild organic food, fresh from nature, campfire at night, wildlife spotting, witness amazing hilltop views! The tranquil village homestay is a must-do in the region
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Day 1 Luang Namtha – Ban Prang – Jungle Campbase 1
Accommodations
Jungle camp
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
The hunter trails will start with trek from Ban Prang village, 35km away from the town to the south. The first part of the hike we walk up steep hills, along rice fields and witness villagers working in the field. We will head deeper into the forest and walk mainly along the ridge-line, enjoying stunning viewpoints. We will eat a locally prepared lunch under the huge trees. Soon we will climb up the next mountain and through the dense jungle. Your guide will explain about the use of the wild plants and herbs and point out any wildlife that might be around. Next, we walk down to the stream to find the best location to set up our camp nearby the peaceful stream. You may relax or help your guide cook dinner, learning about the use of bamboo and local food. After dinner enjoy the stars and the tranquil sounds before going to sleep.
Day 2 Jungle Campbase 1 – Salt Lick Area Wildlife Tracks – Ban Nalan Neua
Accommodations
Homestay
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Get up early, have a fresh wash followed by a warm cup of coffee or wild tea while your guide is preparing breakfast. After breakfast we will continue hiking through the area of abundant forest. Hopefully you will get a chance to see some wildlife. We will continue to trek uphill and along the ridgeline enjoying the views. Then we will hike down to the village of Ban Nalan located on the Namha river bank, where the villagers will prepare a bed for us. At the village you can relax, take a swim, hang out with the local people or help to cook the food for dinner. End the night sitting around the campfire, exchanging stories with the local people.
Day 3 Ban Nalan Neua – Ban Nalan Tai – Ban Nam Koi – Luang Namtha
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Villagers always wake up early, so be prepared for an early start! Take a walk around the village to see how the village people prepare for their day. Watch them do farm work, or doing their bamboo weaving work. After eating breakfast, it’s time for us to depart from the village (around 9 AM local time) and hike to visit the next village of Ban Nam Koi (Lantan tribe). It’s a tiny village located on the riverbank, and it is very famous for making bamboo paper and indigo dying. We will spend some time there before heading over the mountain. We will walk until we arrive to the Lantan village of Ban Nam Lue located nearby the main road. This is where we end the trekking trip. Our transport will be waiting to bring us back to town in the late afternoon.
Options
Original option
Camping with shelter or tent Wildlife spotting at night Duration: 3 days Vegetarian/non-vegetarian 6-7hours or 6-8hours. minivan
Hunter Trails
Camping & homestay Safari & swimming Duration: 3 days Lunch from day1 to lunch day 3 Jungle Minivan
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
rucksack, hiking boots, hat, sun-cream, mosquito spray, torch, change of
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional experience
342abirh,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have just done the three day jungle and homestay trek with my daughter and her boyfriend. We started the trek in the jungle and culminated in a homestay with one of the hill tribes. The whole trip was absolutely brilliant. You hike about seven hours per day for the first two days and four hours approximately on the last day. The hiking is quite challenging but if you are fit, it is really fine. It happens to be very humid at the moment which obviously makes the hiking a little more challenging. Being in the jungle you do find that you are either going up or down and of course there is some trekking along the mountain. The guides are exceptional - Sai was our main guide and was incredibly knowledgeable and an excellent cook! He was joined by Phuang and Ngum (who sings along the trail!). Their knowledge of the jungle is immense, they forage along the way – mushrooms, galangal, bamboo and more which they then use for cooking served on banana leaves. The food is with a special mention – it is incredibly flavoursome, healthy and more than what I was expecting at camp. The Homestay was also quite a treat. The villagers were very welcoming and the local girls put on a traditional dance for us which was so sweet. The pick up and drop off was smooth and The Hiker even have a shower at their office which you can use at end of the trek so that you can wash off and change before going onto your next destination. I’m definitely going back and highly recommend.
Jungle immersion
kiku t2020,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We highly recommend The Hiker in Luang Namtha for anyone looking for an authentic jungle trekking experience in northern Laos. We did the 3-day Hunter’s Trail through the primary forest of Nam Ha National Park, and it exceeded all expectations. Our guides, Kham and the local guide Lun, were truly exceptional – extremely knowledgeable, kind, and generous with sharing insights about the jungle, local wildlife, Lao culture, and daily life in the region. The trek beautifully combined deep jungle hiking with cultural immersion. Staying overnight in a local village, sitting by the fire with villagers, making bamboo cups, learning traditional hunting methods, swimming in the river, all of it felt genuine and unforgettable. The food was outstanding, prepared mostly by our guides in a jungle restaurant style and also by the host families, and was far beyond what we expected in such remote conditions. They kindly respected our dietary restrictions and made everything they could to make us content. The trek is accurately described as difficult: around six hours of hiking on the first two days, slightly less on the third, with plenty of ups and downs through dense forest. It’s demanding but incredibly rewarding, and perfect for those who enjoy challenging hikes in stunning nature. A special thanks to Tom and the whole team at The Hiker for their guidance when choosing the right trek, as well as for their kindness and understanding when we had to postpone the trip due to unexpected issues. Starting the trek a day later was handled with such ease, without any stress or complications, which we truly appreciated.
Ancestral and botanical jungle trek
lucaso335,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trek in the jungle, saw beautiful trees, views, Khmu people. Our guide Thit and his Khmu fellow were very caring, and also cooked beautifully for us on open fires. And moreover: Thit explained very much and in detail ancestral knowledge on plants and their nutritional uses... Very interesting! Good walks, not too difficult for those who are used to hike, with up- and downhills and great rests, sometimes under incredible prehistoric trees (ficus- Banyan?). Serious, professional and highly
A great option for tough jungle trekking without having to build your own shelter!
NorthStar794928,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As keen hikers, but older travellers, we wanted to challenge ourselves and see deep jungle without roughing it too much. We liked the fact that the Hiker had its own jungle camp (basic but adequate huts) and also that they were the only company allowed to use the hunter trails. It was a fantastic (but tough!) route, both the company and the local guides were excellent and the food they provided was outstanding. The Hiker lived up to its glowing online reviews!
Wonderful expérience
quentinmD54CD,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were looking for a trek to do with my friend. We find the Hiker and we were very happy. Our trek was our favorite activity of our Laos tour. Noy, our guide was the best guide I have ever had in trekking in general. He adapted his speed to ours during walking time. The best about it was that he was a very good cooker : he permitted us to discover real and authentic Lao food. Finally we felt very safe with him deep in the jungle. We recommend to engage in the kayaking activity in the last day as we could fully enjoy the landscape. Thank you The Hiker and Noy !!
Unique experience
Rex V,Mar 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, back to basics. Especially our tour guide Xai was fantastic. The food was amazing, as well as the explanations about the nature, the area, and the animals.
Great experience, highly recommended!
Towryo,Feb 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An experience perfectly tailored to my interests. 3 days of Hunter Trails with one night in the jungle and one in Muang Sing so we could start there early in the morning. Hike about 10 km each on the first two days. Many thanks to my excellent guide Peng!!
Hunter Trail January 2024
SMS907,Jan 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Overall, we enjoyed our 3 day hike on the Hunter Trail. The food was definitely the highlight, both food brought with from the market and especially that foraged while hiking. The hike had a good variety of scenery between the fields and village life to primary and secondary forest. A couple of things we thought could be improved. There was the lack of basic camping education such as leave no trace principles, which was definitely needed in our group of mixed experience. There were a few camps used by The Hiker that had toilet paper and plastic wrappers left behind. Although our guides, Noy and Puon, did a good job of cleaning up plastic along the way. When we arrived at the village there was no introduction to our host family nor explanation of appropriate social interactions which left a bit of guessing on our part. In hindsight we should have asked for clarification.
Great jungle trekking with a great guide!
705edwinw,Dec 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing jungle trekking with our very nice tour guide, Thid! He showed us every al the nice places, teached us about the plants, fruits and other cool stuff about the jungle. Would really recommend to book a trip with The Hiker!
Great experience
369mariannek,Dec 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Finally a hike that keeps its promise. The first two days were 7 hours of hiking (including short breaks), quite a bit up and down, in different forests. On the third day, 30 km of kayaking through beautiful primary jungle was also great. The food was very good and varied (I chose vegetarian) and the guides did a great job too. I'm choosing THE HIKER again!
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