The 4 Treks in Luang Namtha That Earn Their Price

1.The Wild Explorer – 3 days forest trek with homestay and camping

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $154Our pick

Set out from Luang Namtha at 8:30 am for three demanding days in Nam Ha National Protected Area. With local guides such as Xai, Peng, Pheng, or Jaiy, you’ll trek about seven hours daily, cook forest ingredients in bamboo, and camp near a stream on a mountain peak.

“We did a 3-day hike with two homestays (we asked for a modification of the itinerary which was one night camping and one homestay). We hiked to Nam Vang the first day, and then to Lahou the second day. The experience was as authentiRead more”

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2.Nalan Trail Kmu Ethnic Experience – 2days forest trek with homestay.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $115Best value

Spend two days hiking through Nam Ha National Park, learning forest skills, visiting hill villages, and sleeping in a homestay or riverside lodging. Guide Peng, also called ChanPeng, has led hikes with plant and herb knowledge. Meals, sleeping gear, fees, and a maximum group of eight are included.

“Amazing 2 day hike through Nam Ha with my guide Peng - he was excellent the whole trip, explained native plants and herbs through the walk, and even gave a little tour of the local markets before we started.”

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3.Hunter Trails, 3 days difficult trekking with Camping & Homestay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $175

You’ll hike old hunter trails south of Luang Namtha with a local guide such as Noy, Mun, Thit, or Xai, spending two nights in the forest and a village homestay. Expect steep climbs, six to seven hours of walking daily, campfire meals, wild food, wildlife spotting, and a group of up to eight.

“We highly recommend The Hiker in Luang Namtha for anyone looking for an authentic jungle trekking experience in northern Laos. We did the 3-day Hunter’s Trail through the primary forest of Nam Ha National Park, and it exceeded all exRead more”

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4.Nam Ha NPA 3 Day Wildlife Jungle Camp and Village Homestay Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $149

Spend three days in Nam Ha NPA with local forest guides such as Nom or Xiong. Walk through thick jungle, learn about medicinal plants, fish, hunt frogs, cook with forest resources, sleep at a banana leaf camp, and stay with a village family.

“It was a great experience. Our guide Nom had good English and was very informed, and well-connected with the local people. The tour was relaxing, with lots of breaks and food preparation between the short bouts of hiking. The night by tRead more”

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