Nalan Trail and Khmu Tribe: 2 Days Trek in Nam Ha NPA

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About this activity

This exciting 2-day trek through Nam Ha National Protected Area (NPA) features stunning jungle scenery, visits to Khmu and Lanten minority villages, and an overnight stay in a Khmu homestay. Learn about local lifestyles, culture, and traditions while enjoying various community activities.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Phou Iu Travel & Ecotourism

Ages: Infants (3–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Youth (11–15 years) · Adults (16–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Nam Ha NPA entry fee
Included: Transportation as mentioned
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Accommodation (homestay)
Included: All village activities
Included: Food and water
Included: Community distribution and Government taxes and charges
Included: English-speaking/local guide

Not included

Not included: Snacks, fruit, personal water bottle; Personal medicine and Sandals or flip-flops.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Doiluckkham to Nalan Village

Luang Namtha Province

4 hours

Morning: Depart from Luang Namtha town, traveling 20 km to Doiluckkham. Begin trekking through secondary forest and then into the upland rainforest of Nam Ha NPA. Lunch: Enjoy a Lao-style picnic in the forest. Afternoon: Continue hiking for 2-3 hours beneath old-growth trees, arriving at Nalan village before sunset. After checking in, explore the village and learn about local life. Evening: Dinner featuring local cuisine, followed by community activities.

Khmu Homestay

Day 2 · Nalan Village to Chalernsouk Village or Nahome-Namlue Village

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Luang Namtha Province

4 min
Morning: Visit the village, try Lao coffee or local tea, and practice crossbow shooting and rice pounding. Breakfast: Enjoy a traditional breakfast.
- Option 1: (3-4 hours hike) Hike uphill through the forest, with a traditional lunch prepared on the forest path. Continue hiking downhill to Chalernsouk village, where a tuk-tuk will take you back to Luang Namtha.
- Option 2: (5-6 hours hike) Follow the Nam Ha River to Nahome village, passing through cultivated areas of Khmu and Lanten minority groups. Visit the village and learn about their traditional crafts. After lunch, hike up a steep hill into the jungle, ending at Namlue village. Return to Luang Namtha by tuk-tuk.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We are 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

We are 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.

Pickup points

Tulip Hotel
Phou Iu Iii Bungalows

We are 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.