Nam Ha Ultimate Wilderness: The 5-Day Ethnic & Jungle Expedition

Overview

Available languages

English

5 days

Mobile ticket

Venture deep into the Nam Ha National Protected Area (ASEAN Heritage Site) on an immersive trekking adventure. Learn jungle survival skills such as cooking with bamboo, building a banana leaf shelter, foraging for wild food, and mastering native hunting techniques. Engage in Community-Based Tourism activities, including rice husking, Khmu traditional Baci ceremonies, blacksmithing, and bamboo basket weaving. Discover the rich traditions of the Khmu and Lantén ethnic groups, trek through pristine rainforests, and take in breathtaking landscapes.

Additional Info

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Ban Prang to Ban Nam Khouy

Accommodations

village Homestay

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Nam Ha NPA

Start with a briefing and a visit to the morning market. Explore Khmu villages, learning about their culture. Hike from Ban Prang to Ban Nam Khouy, foraging for lunch. Reach the Lahu village by 3:00 PM, enjoy the viewpoint before sunset, and explore Lahu traditions.

3 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Ban Nam Khouy to Jungle Camp

Accommodations

Jungle Camp

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Nam Ha NPA

Trek along the Nam Ha NPA valley, foraging and learning about herbs and wildlife. Reach 1000 meters above sea level, moving into an ancient forest. Arrive at the campsite by 3-4:00 PM, set up a traditional hunter camp, and prepare a Khmu jungle meal.

5 hours • Admission Included

Day 3

Jungle Camp to River Camp

Accommodations

River Camp

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Nam Ha NPA

Trek across hills and ridgelines, through shady forests. Arrive at a stream-side campsite before sunset, swim, and prepare a jungle meal using local plants.

5 hours • Admission Included

Day 4

River Camp to Ban Nalan

Accommodations

village Homestay

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

Nam Ha NPA

After breakfast, choose between: Option 1 (Approx. 3-4 hours): Cross the Nam Ha River, lunch in Nalan village, and learn about Khmu culture. Option 2 (Approx. 5-6 hours): Hike through the Nam Ha NPA valley, have lunch, and continue to Ban Nalan. Check into a homestay, explore the village, and enjoy a local dinner and activities.

4 hours • Admission Included

Day 5

Ban Nalan to Chalernsouk or Nahome to Namlue

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

Nam Ha NPA

After breakfast, choose between: Option 1 (Approx. 4-5 hours): Hike uphill through the forest, have lunch, and continue to Chalernsouk village for a tuk-tuk ride back to Luang Namtha. Option 2 (Approx. 5-6 hours): Follow the Nam Ha River to Nahome village, learn about Lanten traditions, and hike a challenging trail to Namlue village. Return to Luang Namtha by tuk-tuk in the afternoon.

4 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Accommodation (Jungle Camp/Wooden lodge/Eco-Lodge/Village Homestay)

Drinking water & All village activities.

Transportation as specified

Nam Ha National Protected Area entry fee

Community contributions and Government taxes and charges.

English-speaking/local guide

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

Pickup points

Tulip Hotel

Luang Road Luang Namtha Laos

Phou Iu Iii Bungalows

Luang Namtha Laos

Options