Jungle Experience 1 Day Trek in Nam Ha NPA
Trip overview
This jungle experience 1 day trek will include visiting the village of Khmu and Lanten minority group, walking through the dense forest in the Nam Ha NPA, learning about herb, edible plant, how the indigenous people use the nature resource of the jungle to survive and how to cook in the bamboo pipe or banana leaf in the jungle, enjoying a jungle picnic lunch style Khmu minority group.
Itinerary
Departure from the office by Tuk-Tuk at 9:00 am to the Southwest, which is about 40 minutes on transportation to the starting point. During the way we stop at a local market for supplies and again stop at Chalernsouk village to pick a local guide who is well known the trail, herb, plant, wildlife track in that region. Then we begin the gradually ascent trek from Doiluckkam (Lao word for Gold Mountain) into the untouched jungle of the Nam Ha National Protected Area in which you may encounter and hear some of wildlife or just see their tracks only. Our guides will share their ancestral knowledges about the traditional use of medicinal plants, edible leaves, and finding a suitable location to stop for preparing a delicious Khmu picnic lunch, using the supplies and resources of the jungle for a truly unique experience. Thereafter, we continue the trek downhill through primary forest until rice paddy cultivated lands. At around 3-4 pm we will end the trek at Nam Ha village, Khmu Tribal village, which we will visit shortly after. The Tuk-Tuk will get us back to Luang Namtha town.
The map or places where we trekking:
Details & Pricing:
- Tour ID: NT-TK-07
- Duration: 1 day
- Trekking grade: Moderate
- Hike daily approx. 3-4 hours
Highlight:
- Visiting the village and minority group
- Hiking through the dense forest in the Nam Ha NPA
- Learning how the indigenous people use the nature resource of the jungle to survive and how to cook in the bamboo pipe or banana leaf in the jungle,
- Enjoying a jungle picnic lunch style Khmu minority group.
Pricing:
| Number of People | Price in US$ per Person |
| 1 | 84 |
| 2 | 50 |
| 3 | 44 |
| 4 | 41 |
| 5 | 39 |
| 6 | 37 |
| 7 | 35 |
| 8 | 33 |
Please contact us to check the availability of a tour & the number of people who have already signed up for the tour for an accurate pricing.
Price Includes:
- English speaking / Local guide tour guide
- Transportation as mentioned
- Food and water as mentioned
- Nam Ha National Protected Area entry fee
- Community distribution
- Government Taxes and charges
Other:
- Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian or other allergic.
- Please be at our office at 8:30am
- You are welcome to contact us beforehand if you have any questions.
What to bring:
- A good pair of shoes for walking
- A hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Mosquito repellent/Insect repellent
- Sunscreen
- Raincoat (in rainy season, June-Sep)
- Please wear appropriate suits during the trek
Optional:
- Pocket money
- Snacks, fruit, your own bottle of water
- Your own medicine if you need it.
- Sandals or flip flops
Important Do’s & Don’ts:
- Do not give individual gifts or money to children.
- Ask before taking photos of people or spiritual items.
- Help keep the trails clean by not littering.
- Please purchase handicrafts but do not purchase antiques.
- Do not remove any archeological remains from the site of the ancient temples.
- Always stay with the guides
- Do not use drugs.
Contact Us via Phone/WhatsApp +856-20-2299 6166; +856-20-2881 9198 for Booking the tour, Asking the Price, or Contact us for tour information and further inquiries.
You’ll receive a quick response from our staff, the manager of Phou Iu Travel & Eco-tourism. There is also a contact request form down below if you prefer to send us an email.
