• Trek along Luang Namtha

    Trek along the Nam O River and up an old Akha trail to the mountain top Akha Phouli village of Ban Nam Lo for an overnight stay, before heading through a bamboo forest to a limestone cave on this 2-day adventure.

  • Explore Khammouane

    Explore Khammouane province's Phou Hin Poun Protected Area

  • Bokeo The Gibbon

    mmerse yourself in the Gibbon Experience, two innovative programs centering on a network of canopy huts that provide a rare opportunity to see black-cheeked crested gibbons, once thought to be extinct. Overnight accommodation is in a canopy tree house with excellent views of the surrounding Bokeo Forest Reserve.

  • Discover Oudomxay

    Trekking in Oudomxay: Discover Oudomxay province with a choice of four 1-day tours and a 3-day trek with a home stay in a Khamu village.

  • Journey to Kong Lor Cave

    Journey to Kong Lor Cave, an amazing 7.5 km-long limestone tunnel formed by the Hinboun River

  • Kwang Si Luang Prabang

    Take this great 4- to 5-hour alternative walking route to Kwang Si Waterfall, and trek to Hmong and Khamu villages, green forests and mountain tops before arriving at the falls.

  • Home of Elephant

    Explore northern Sayaboury Province – the home of Laos’ annual Elephant Festival

  • Savannakhet Paradise

    Discover rural Lao life on a 3-day trek around Savannakhet

Trekking in Laos

The treks featured by Ecotourism Laos are mostly operated by provincial guide services and the villagers along the trail, all of who have received training. A significant portion of the trekking fees goes to local guides and villagers for home stays and other hospitality services as well as to support ongoing training, trail and facility maintenance and community development funds.

Resident guides have intimate knowledge of plants, wildlife and local culture, and hiring one through a tour operator or guide service will make your trek much more fulfilling. Booking a trek is the best way to visit a Lao National Protected Area. 

Embark on a journey of a lifetime...take an ecotourism trek through the nature and culture of Laos.

Nam Ha Forest Camp

Trek in the Nam Ha NPA with Akha and Khamu guides, and spend the night in a bamboo and wood camp built by the villagers.

Operated by: Luang Namtha Guide Service with Khamu & Akha Guides

This journey into the Nam Ha NPA in Luang Namtha Provincecan be done as a 3-day/2-night trek or a 2-day/1-night trek. Spend the first night in a remote location, 3-4 hours away from the road by foot.

Itinerary

Day 1: Camp

Depart Luang Namtha by tuk-tuk driving north into the Nam Ha Protected Area.

Meet the village guides/forest interpreters at Nammat Kao village, and hike into the mountains of Nam Ha, taking time to learn about the plants and animals. Collect wild herbs and vegetables for dinner, and cook over an open fire with Khamu hosts

Spend the night at the camp built out of bamboo and wood by the villagers. It is a very relaxing place to immerse yourself in the beauty of the jungle, and fall asleep to the sounds of the forest. .

Day 2: Akha Village

Wake early to watch the sunrise from atop the mountains above the camp. Explore nearby forests or help village cooks prepare breakfast. Learn how to make bird calls from the villagers.

Depart on a moderate walk through the Nam Ha forest. Arrive at Nammat Mai village (Akha). Tour the village or just relax and enjoy the simplicity of Akha life. Share a meal of fresh organic food with village hosts, and relieve your body's aches with atraditional Akha massage. Retire to the village lodge for a good night's rest.

Day 3

Descend from the mountains of Nam Ha through colorful forests, catching sweeping views of Luang Namtha. Arrive in Luang Namtha by foot following the same path used everyday by villagers taking their forest products and crafts to the market.

Booking

  • Contact the Luang Namtha Guide Service Unit at: +856-86-211-534 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Accommodation & Food

  • Lodge with common rooms, one for men and one for women.

  • Common bathroom facilities available. Bathing in nearby stream.

  • Local Lao meals includes chicken, soup, sticky rice, vegetables and chili.

  • Vegetarian food available upon request.

Level of Difficulty & Safety

Moderate-Difficult: Hiking in the Nam NPA is moderately difficult, with some uphill climbs involved. Trekkers must be in good shape.

What to Bring

Two changes of clothes, sandals for the village, good shoes for hiking, sarong for bathing (required for women), mosquito repellent, flashlight, sunscreen/hat, camera, and money to purchase handicrafts. Please wear long pants and shirt with sleeves during the trek.

Includes

Local meals, water, accommodation, transport to/from Luang Namtha, local guide(s) and English speaking guide(s) and permits.

Group Size

Group size is a minimum of four and a maximum of eight persons. For groups smaller than four, please contact the Guide Service Unit to inquire about arrangments.