Trip offers us some unique experience with Khmu and Lahu ethnic groups. Along the way, our guides explain about medicinal plants, traditional forest use, and traditional agricultural practices and point out wild animal tracks. There are many chances to enjoy panoramic views of the area. Picnic lunches in the forests and over night at the village are also good experiences.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Vieng Phoukha – Nam Ha Protected Area - Ban Nam Noi
We meet at 8:30 at the Eco-Guide Service office for departure by a short drive to Nam Bon (Eco-Guide Service office is 68 km further from Luang Namtha town). From here, we trek deep into Nam Ha Protected Area. The guides explain about medicinal plants, traditional forest use and point out wild animal tracks. After 3 hours, we arrive at a waterfall, where we have a Lao-style picnic lunch. We continue our trek after lunch. The final leg of the trail passes through mixed upland agricultural fields and some forest and reaches a panoramic viewpoint which overlooks Vieng Phoukha District and the Lahu village, where we stay the night.

Arrival at Ban Nam Paman and Ban Nam Noi in the late afternoon, two Lahu villages nestled in the hills. We have dinner with villagers and stay overnight in the eco-lodge.

Approximately: 10 minutes transfer/5 hours trekking

Day 2: Ban Nam Noi – Ban Vieng May - Vieng Phoukha
After sharing an early morning meal with our village hosts, we embark on a hike through upland rice fields, following the same path traveled daily by locals on their way to work. From the hilltops, we enjoy panoramic views of the area. Passing through rice fields and secondary growth forest, the guides explain traditional agricultural practices. The final descent ends at the Nam Fa River, a tributary to the Mekong River, where we take a relaxing lunch and swim in the mid-day sun. Situated nearby the river is Ban Vieng May, a Tai Lue village. We stop in this village before making our way to the road, where we are met by a pick-up (or tok-tok) for return to the Eco-Guide Service office in the afternoon.

Approximately: 15 minutes transfer/5 hours trekking

Note: The trek can be longer in the rainy season as the trail gets muddy and slippery.

How villages benefit
Local and village guide fees, food sales & preparation, accommodation fees

Important do’s & don’ts
Do not give individual gifts of sweets or money to children. Ask before taking photos of people or spiritual items. Ask your guide before entering a house or a room inside a house. Help keep the villages clean by not littering. Please purchase handicrafts but do not purchase antiques. Do not use drugs in villages

Note:
• Transfer by public bus or minivan to and from Green Discovery office in Luang Namtha is additional charge.
• If you wish to travel to Vieng Phoukha one day in advance. Accommodation can be arranged as additional charge.
• This tour is shared, no private option is offered

1 day tours cannot be booked in advance by Email. Please visit our respective branch office directly.

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