Nam Ha Forest Camp
Accommodation & food
– Lodges with common rooms, one for men and one for women
– Common bathroom facilities available, bathing in nearby stream
– Local Lao cuisine. Typical meal includes chicken, soup, sticky rice, vegetables and
chili. Vegetarian food is available upon request.
Level of Difficulty & Safety
Moderate-Difficult: Hiking in the Nam NPA is moderately difficult, with some uphill climbs involved. Trekkers must be in good shape.
What to Bring
1-2 changes of clothes, sandals for village, good shoes for hiking, sarong for bathing (required for women), mosquito repellent, flashlight, sunscreen/hat, camera, money to purchase handicrafts. Please wear pants and shirt with sleeves during the trek.
Includes
Local meals, water, accommodation, transport to/form Luang Namtha city, local village guide(s) and English speaking guide(s) and Nam Ha Protected Area permits.
Group size
Group size is a minimum of 4 guests and a maximum of 8 guests. For groups smaller than four, please check first.
Village Benefits
Villagers benefit by providing guide services, meals, accommodation, and handicrafts
Tour Code: NHFC001
Day 1
Luang Namtha Camp
We will depart from Luang Namtha by tuk tuk to head north into the Nam Ha protected Area. We will meet our village guides/forest interpreters at Nammat Kao village before taking a hike into the mountains of Nam Ha. We will learn about the flora and fauna, and gather wild herbs and vegetables as ingredients for our dinner. We will have an open fire cook out with our Khmu hosts.
Day 2
Akha village
We will have an early start to catch sunrise from atop the mountain above the camp. We will have a chance to explore the forest and help village cooks prepare breakfast. Today, we will learn how to make bird calls. We will take a trek through the Nam Ha jungle, arriving at the Nammat Mai village (Akha ethnic group). We will share a meal of fresh organic foods with our Akha village hosts, then get a traditional Akha massage.
Day 3
Return to Luang Namtha
We will descend from the Nam Ha mountains back to Luang Namtha, following the same path used daily by villagers taking their forest products and crafts to market.
