2 Days Trek- Akha Experience

Trip overview
Jungle forest explore, trek through the Nam Ha National Protected Area-an ASEAN Heritage Site (Nam Ha NPA), hidden of waterfall, excellent landscape, trek through old growth, primary bamboo & wild banana forests, birds sightseeing, overnight at Akha Eco-lodge, Akha tradition and culture performance, discovery different ethnic minority groups as: Yao and Tai Lue villages.

ITINERARY
Day 1: Nam Ha NPA-Nam Deat Mai “Akha Village”. Approx. 4-5 hours
9:00 AM departure from our office by Tuk Tuk to the central of Nam Ha NPA around half hour where many different kinds of NTP’s (Non-Timber Forest Products), old growth, primary bamboo and wild banana forests, walk up to the mountain visit excellent of waterfall. While you are trekking along the trail you will have a lot of bird seeing and birds calling, your guide will teach you how to call the bird, dear barking, and squirrel sounds. Lunch will provide on the trail, after that continue trekking pass old forest visit Akha village (Ban Nam Deat Mai) where we stay overnight for tonight. While waiting for dinner visit the villages walk around and meet the people, learn about Akha traditional, architecture, and culture. After dinner you will receive a massage which is traditionally given to the guests staying overnight in the village.

Day 2: Ban Nam Deat Mai-Muang Sing Town. Approx. 3-4 hours
In the early morning you will see Akha daily lifestyle such as: feeding the pigs, get water, cooking…After breakfast at the Eco-lodge, walk to visit Yao villages the home of beautiful handicraft, continue visit different of Akha and Tai Lue, the tour will finish when the Tuk Tuk get our back to Muang Sing town.

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Details & Pricing:

• Tour ID: MS-TK-04.
• Duration: 2 days/1 night.
• Trekking grade: Moderate, short hill climbs and descents walks up and down of hills.
• Hike daily approx. Day 1 hike approx. 4-5 hours & Day 2 approx. 3-4 hours.
• Departure: Daily and the tour can start from Luang Namtha.

Pricing:
The price ranges from US$58/Person for 8 + Pax to US$181/Person for 1 Pax.

The price varies according to the number of participants. The price decreases as more tourists book the same trek!

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.

Note: the price above non-include transportation if you start the trek from Luang Namtha. If you would like to start the tour from Luang Namtha, you will pay more for minivan 60-100 US$.

Price Includes:

• English speaking/local guide.
• Accommodation (Akha homestay).
• Transportation as mentioned.
• All activities in the village.
• Food and water as mentioned.
• Nam Ha National Protected Area entry fee.
• Community distribution.
• Government Taxes and charges.

Optional:

• Snacks, fruit, your own bottle of water.
• Your own medicine if you need it.
• Sandals or flip flops.

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).
• Warm clothe and clothes to change.
• Swimming suits.
• Bating equipment.
• Pocket money etc.
• Please wear appropriate suits during the trek.

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 +856-20-5598 5557; +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.