Nam Ha Ultimate Wilderness: The 5-Day Ethnic & Jungle Expedition
Overview
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5 days
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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
What To Expect
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Options
Nam Ha Ultimate Wilderness: The 5-Day Ethnic & Jungle Expedition
Pickup 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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