TOUR CORD : LT 04.1

Physical level: Moderate- Difficult

Trip Overview

Do you love trekking? Are you up for an adventure? Have an extended amount of time in nature. 4 days of moderate trekking to incredible areas around Luang Namtha. 3 nights Overnight in the jungle and in homestays. Trek through all the best parts of this area. Trained guides will share information about the ecology and culture. Time will be taken to explore ethnic villages. We will learn about traditional crafts and engage with locals.

Itinerary

Day 01:

8:30 am: Arrive to the office to prepare
9:00 am: Begin your adventure with Tuk Tuk ride

First day you'll trek on steep terrain in the Nam Ha National protected area. You will pass through villages and beautiful nature. Your village guide will teach you the practice of how to build your own camp for the night and how to cook steaming rice in bamboo cylinders for dinner. And after dinner we have Lao whisky to enjoy together around campfire.Fall asleep with the sounds of the forest (wild animals and the water stream around your camp).

DAY 2:

7:30 am: Enjoy a delicious breakfast
9:00 am: After breakfast you will trek to primary forests
Second day you'll continue trekking through the Nam Ha national park for a total of around 7 hours. Your local guide will teach you all about the poisonous and edible plants and local herbal medicines. You'll trek to Hmong village of Ban Phuluang where there are only 5 families living together, and they have a amazing views point with sunset and sunrise.

Sleep in a families home. If you are not too tired we recommend you to walk around the village while your host is preparing your dinner.. Later on you will enjoy a dinner and Lao whisky with the village chief who will give you about their history and customs, and then go to bed.

DAY 3:

7.00 am: Your are woken up by your guide and if you are not to tired we recommend you to walk around the village
Third day you'll trek on steep terrain in the Nam Ha National protected area. Your village guide will teach you more the practice of how to build your own camp for the night and how to cook steaming rice in bamboo cylinders for dinner. And after dinner we have Lao whisky to enjoy together around campfire until on time to sleep, fall a sleep with the sounds of the forest (wild animals and the water stream around your camp).

DAY 4:

Your final day will be trekking further through the Nam Ha National Protected Area. There is steep up and downhill walking. You'll have lunch in a Yao tribe village before walking through Hmong and Yao vegetable crops.

Plenty of time will be taken each day to explore nature and diverse villages before returning to Luang Namtha.

TOUR CORD: LT04.2

Physical Level: Moderate-Difficult

Trip Overview

A truly immersive and fun filled trip around Luang Namtha. Best for people who want to truly experience life and nature in Northern Laos. Have an extended amount of time in nature. 3 days of moderate trekking to incredible areas. 1 day of kayaking down beautiful rivers! 4 day trip with overnight in the jungle and in home stays. Trek through all the best parts of this area. Trained guides will share information about the ecology and culture. Time will be taken to explore ethnic villages. We will learn about traditional crafts and engage with locals.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

8:30 am: Arrive to the office to prepare
9:00 am: Begin your adventure with Tuk Tuk ride
The first day you'll trek on steep terrain in the Nam Ha National protected area, just nearby Luang Namtha. You will pass through villages and beautiful nature. Your village guide will teach you the practice of how to build your own camp for the night and how to cook steaming rice in bamboo cylinders for dinner. And after dinner, we have Lao whisky to enjoy together around the campfire.

Fall asleep with the sounds of the forest (wild animals and the water stream around your camp)

DAY 2:

7:30 am: Enjoy a delicious breakfast - Take time to explore the village
9:00 am: After breakfast you will trek to primary forests
The second day you'll continue trekking through the Nam Ha national park for a total of around 7 hours. Your local guide will teach you all about the poisonous and edible plants and local herbal medicines. You'll trek to Lanten village of Ban Namlar where there are only 9 families living together, and they have a small river where you can swim
Sleep in a family home. If you are not too tired we recommend you to walk around the village while your host is preparing your dinner. Later on you will enjoy a dinner and Lao whisky with the village chief who will give you about their history and customs, and then go to bed.

DAY 3:

7:00 am: your are woken up by your guide and if you are not to tired we recommend you to walk around the village.
Third day you'll continue trekking through the Nam Ha national park for a total of around 6 hours. Your local guide will teach you all about the poisonous and edible plants and local herbal medicines. You'll trek to Lanten village of Ban Namla where there are only 11 families living together a small river where you can swim

DAY 4:

Your final day will be kayaking down the Nam Tha river. Here you'll be able to see the jungle on your right, and different small ethnic minority villages on your left. During the day you'll have the opportunity to stop in different villages in the Luang Namtha region and swim in the river.