Bungalows & Bamboo Trails: A 4-Day Luang Namtha Cultural Retreat

4 days Free cancellation

Trek to Nalan Village — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This exciting 2-day trek through Nam Ha NPA offers breathtaking jungle scenery, visits to Khmu and Lanten minority villages, and an overnight stay in a Khmu homestay. Immerse yourself in local culture, traditions, and daily life while participating in community activities. The package also includes accommodation at Phou Iu III Bungalows in Luang Namtha town before and after the trek.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 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: Transportation as mentioned.
Included: Community distribution and Government taxes and charges.
Included: Nam Ha NPA entry fee & All village activities.
Included: Accommodation (Khmu Homestay & Iu III Bungalows 2 Nights).
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Food and water.
Included: English-speaking/local guide.

Not included

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

Itinerary

Day 1 · Arrival Phou Iu III Bungalows in Luang Namtha

Luang Namtha

one hour

Reach Phou Iu III Bungalows in Luang Namtha by train from Vientiane or Luang Prabang, stopping at Natuey Station, where taxis are available. If you cross Lao-Thai Friendship bridge 4 between Chiang Khong to Huay Xai. Take a bus from Huay Xai to Luang Namtha at 9:00 AM or 12:00 PM. We will meet at the office where you check in around 18:00 PM, and the guide will provide all the necessary information before the trek begins tomorrow.

Phou Iu III Bungalows in Luang Namtha town

Day 2 · Phou Iu III Bungalows - Doiluckkham - Nalan Village

Nam Ha NPA

4 hours Admission included

Depart from Luang Namtha town 9:00 AM, 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.

Village Homestay

Day 3 · Nalan Village - Chalernsouk Village or Nahome-Namlue Village

Nam Ha NPA

5 hours Admission included

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 Phou Iu III Bungalows. 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 Phou Iu III Bungalows by tuk-tuk.

Phou Iu III Bungalows in Luang Namtha Town

Day 4 · Leave from Phou Iu III Bungalows.

Luang Namtha

one hour

Please let us know how you would like to continue your journey—by train, plane, or bus. We can assist with purchasing tickets or arranging a taxi or tuk-tuk to take you to the station or airport. For departure times, please check with our guide at the office in the bungalows.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

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

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

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.