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Trek Nam Ha Forest Camps, Luang Namtha (Back to Tour list)

Luang Namtha - Khmu Camp - Akha Camp - Luang Namtha
3-day trekking tour
Trekking grade: Moderate to Challenging
From US$xxx per person

This trek is entirely within the Nam Ha National Protected Area, an ASEAN Heritage Site. The 3 days trek is entirely in the forest. This is a trip for those who want a true forest experience. The villagers of a Khmu village will host us at our first forest camp deep in the forest. At the second camp Akha villagers will be your hosts. The camps, built out of bamboo and wood by the villagers themselves, are places to immerse oneself in the beauty of the jungle. Along the way, local Khmu and Akha guides will explain the forest products used by villagers for food, medicine, materials and religious ceremonies. Rise early on the third day for the sunrise and go with an Akha bird caller to learn how the Akha can call wild birds in.

Highlights
  • Jungle trails
  • Jungle lodges
  • Guided by the Khmu & the Akha guides

Trek Nam Ha Forest Camps, Luang Namtha route map

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day 1: Transfer and trek through jungle to Khmu forest camp
Day 2: Trek to Akha forest camp
Day 3: Trek and transfer back to Luang Namtha
Notes:
- Read the Trip Notes for information on transfers from/to Luang Namtha
- Contact our travel consultant for the cost of transfer from Luang Prabang or any other cities to Luang Namtha.


PRICE

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Inclusion

  • Private transfers by van
  • Forest camps
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • English speaking guide
  • Village guides
  • 01 bottle of water per day
  • Sightseeing fees
  • First-aid kit

Exclusion

  • Visa
  • Hotel in Luang Namtha
  • Air-tickets
  • Transfer to/from Luang Prabang and/or any other cities
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips 
  • Personal expenses
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Day 1: Luang Namtha - Ban Don Sai Village - Khmu forest camp

Meet at your hotel at 8:00 am and drive north into the Nam Ha Protected Area. After short transfer we reach Don Sai Village where we meet our village guide and start trekking into jungle following hunting trails of the locals. Along the trails the village guide would help us to learn about plants and animals. Picnic lunch is served on the trail. At the Khmu forest camp our village guide and villagers will show us how to collect wild vegetables for dinner. We cook dinner over an open fire with Khmu hosts. After dinner we could go for wildlife spotting with the village guide. Overnight at the forest camp.

Summary:
Transfer: 30 mins
Trekking: 6 hrs
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Forest camp

Day 2: Khmu forest camp - Akha forest camp

We wake up early for bird watching if you wish. We could help villagers to cook traditional Khmu breakfast. After breakfast we head to Akha forest camp through the Nam Ha jungle. The village guide will go ahead of us to prepare a picnic lunch for us in the forest.

In the afternoon we reach our forest camp at a Akha village. We would cook and have dinner with the village guide. Tonight we have another opportunity to go for wildlife spotting.

Summary:
Trekking: 6 to 7 hrs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Forest camp

Day 3: Akha forest camp - Ban Na Hom Village - Luang Namtha

We get up early before breakfast to go to the hunting site where our Akha guide would show us how he calls wild birds in. If we really want to see the birds, we have to act like a hunter. We return to the camp to enjoy an Akha late breakfast prepared by our Akha guide. After breakfast, we start trekking through jungle until lunch time at a view point where we have a panoramic view of Luang Namtha town.

After lunch, we continue to Ban Nam Mat of Akha village passing rice fields. The tour finish when we reach Luang Namtha.

Summary:
Trekking: 6 to 7 hrs
Meals: Lunch, Dinner