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Luang Namtha Nam Ha National Protected Area

Jungle Trekking & Kayaking Trip

Luang Namtha (literally 'royal sugar palm' or 'royal green river') is a province of Laos in the country's north. The province borders Yunnan, China to the north, Oudomxai province to the east and southeast, Bokeo province to the southwest, and Shan State, Myanmar to the northwest. The province contains the Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area and is one of the main sugar cane and rubber producing areas of Laos with numerous plantations. Luang Namtha is most famous for trekking and outdoor adventure. However, there are many sights that can be enjoyed at a less strenuous pace, and interesting ethnic diversity. The Luang Namtha Valley Route covers many sights, take a bike or motorbike and enjoy a half or full day guiding yourself around the Valley.

Highlights

Jungle trekking and camping

Kayaking

Hilltribe villages

Travel to Luang Namtha from Luang Prabang

You can either take a car or mini-bus from Luang Prabang to Luang Namtha which will be around 8 hours journey. Alternative you take a 1.5hr train journey from Luang Prabang to Natueuy, where you will need to transfer to taxis for around 35 km to Luang Namtha.

By Car

By Train

Alternate Route to Luang Namtha

Alternatives, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway offers daily flights from Vientiane to Luang Namtha for the 1-hour flight.

Itinerary Option

1 DAY ADVENTURE
  • 1 day jungle trek
  • 1 day kayak
2 DAYs ADVENTURE
  • s days trek
  • 2 days trek and kayak combo
3 DAYs ADVENTURE
  • 3 days trek (difficulty option of medium or hard)
  • 3 days trek and kayaking combo
  • 3 days kayak

Gallery

Remote hilltribe village

Rich culture and way of life.

Jungle trekking

Explore the lush jungle trails.

Jungle camping

Simple hut and bed for the night's sleep.

Kayaking adventure

Paddle through serene rivers.

Laos-style outdoor cooking

Authentic Lao food using resources of the jungle and traditional bushcraft methods.

Jungle picnic meal

Enjoy a meal amidst nature.

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