5 Day Hike Explore Remote Villages Ethnic Cultures Wild Jungle

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Venture deep into the Nam Ha National Protected Area (ASEAN Heritage Site) on an immersive trekking adventure. Learn jungle survival skills such as cooking with bamboo, building a banana leaf shelter, foraging for wild food, and mastering native hunting techniques. Engage in Community-Based Tourism activities, including rice husking, Khmu traditional Baci ceremonies, blacksmithing, and bamboo basket weaving. Discover the rich traditions of the Khmu and Lantén ethnic groups, trek through pristine rainforests, and take in breathtaking landscapes.

What's Included

Accommodation (Jungle Camp/Wooden lodge/Eco-Lodge/Village Homestay)
Drinking water & All village activities.
Transportation as specified
Lunch (Optional[5])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Nam Ha National Protected Area entry fee
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Community contributions and Government taxes and charges.
English-speaking/local guide
Snacks, fruit, personal water bottle; Personal medicine and Sandals or flip-flops.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Located on Luang Namtha Road, near the Luang Namtha Night Market. You can find us on Google by searching our name or ask the Luang Namtha Tourism Information Center about Phou Iu Travel & Ecotourism or Phou Iu III Bungalows.

OR
Meeting point
Phou Iu Travel & Ecotourism, Laos

Located on Luang Namtha Road, just a 5-minute walk from the Night Market. You can find us on Google by searching our name or ask the Luang Namtha Tourism Information Center about Phou Iu Travel & Ecotourism or Phou Iu III Bungalows.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Ban Prang to Ban Nam Khouy

    1 stop
  • 1

    Start with a briefing and a visit to the morning market. Explore Khmu villages, learning about their culture. Hike from Ban Prang to Ban Nam Khouy, foraging for lunch. Reach the Lahu village by 3:00 PM, enjoy the viewpoint before sunset, and explore Lahu traditions.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Ban Nam Khouy to Jungle Camp

    1 stop
  • 2

    Trek along the Nam Ha NPA valley, foraging and learning about herbs and wildlife. Reach 1000 meters above sea level, moving into an ancient forest. Arrive at the campsite by 3-4:00 PM, set up a traditional hunter camp, and prepare a Khmu jungle meal.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 3

    Jungle Camp to River Camp

    1 stop
  • 3

    Trek across hills and ridgelines, through shady forests. Arrive at a stream-side campsite before sunset, swim, and prepare a jungle meal using local plants.

    5 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 4

    River Camp to Ban Nalan

    1 stop
  • 4

    After breakfast, choose between: Option 1 (Approx. 3-4 hours): Cross the Nam Ha River, lunch in Nalan village, and learn about Khmu culture. Option 2 (Approx. 5-6 hours): Hike through the Nam Ha NPA valley, have lunch, and continue to Ban Nalan. Check into a homestay, explore the village, and enjoy a local dinner and activities.

    4 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 5

    Ban Nalan to Chalernsouk or Nahome to Namlue

    1 stop
  • 5

    After breakfast, choose between: Option 1 (Approx. 4-5 hours): Hike uphill through the forest, have lunch, and continue to Chalernsouk village for a tuk-tuk ride back to Luang Namtha. Option 2 (Approx. 5-6 hours): Follow the Nam Ha River to Nahome village, learn about Lanten traditions, and hike a challenging trail to Namlue village. Return to Luang Namtha by tuk-tuk in the afternoon.

    4 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Phou Iu Travel & Ecotourism

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Hiking Tours
Multi-day Tours
Safaris
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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