Nam Ha Discovery

This tour is perfect for people with limited time but still want to explore the national park and visit some unique villages. A great day of trekking through the changing landscape of Nam Ha national park will take us to a few different villages making unique products and handicrafts.

We depart from Luang Namtha with a short drive to a small Khmu village where we meet our village guide. We will go uphill  to enter the heart of the national park where the terrain flattens out. As we continue through the forest we will walk along a creek and cross a few small streams. We will be shaded by the dense forest canopy, keeping the temperature comfortable cool and the hike enjoyable.

As we hike our experienced local guide will point out interesting plants along the way and explain how these plants are used by local people.

We will enjoy a rustic picnic lunch with traditional Lao food, accompanied by the sounds of bird song and chirping cicadas. After lunch we continue through to open rice paddy fields with some great views. On the way back we can stop in some ethnic villages known for their handicrafts including cotton, silk, basket making, and paper made of bamboo pulp.

Approximately: 30 min transfer & 3-4 hours trekking

This is a somewhat challenging trek as it is mostly uphill and can get muddy and slippery, especially during the rainy season. Specially in dry season, the weather may be hot.

• Explore one of Lao’s first national protected areas and learn about the rich biodiversity that makes this area unique

• Discover authentic villages of local ethnic minorities and learn about their lives, their culture and their unique products

• English speaking guide

• Drinking water

• Transport

• Government taxes

• All entrance fees

• ​​​​Clothes/shoes to get wet

• Robust footwear

• Long-sleeve clothes for trekking

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Hiking shoes

• Back pack

• Insect spray

• Comfortable clothes

• Refillable water bottle

Insurance 

Green Discovery Laos guarantees that all its buses, trucks and motorbikes and used by Green Discovery are insured as commercial passenger vehicle. Insurance coverage does not apply after the passengers have exited the vehicle. 

A private travel insurance is compulsory for all people travelling with Green Discovery Laos. The travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability. We also advise to contract insurance coverage against cancellation, curtailment, loss of luggage and personal effects. 

The participants must be aware that during the course of the trip, certain risks and dangers may occur, including but not limited to hazards of travelling on a mountain bicycle, white water raft, kayak, climbing rocks, zip-lining or driving in a motor vehicle. It may also involve an accident or illness in remote places without appropriate facilities, or be caused by the forces of nature. The client agrees to assume all risks associated with the trip and agrees that no liability will be attached to the company or its outfitter, employees or agent, or to any member of the tour group. Green Discovery accepts no liability in respect of death, personal injury, illness or delay of the passenger, or for any loss or damage to the property of the participant during the course of the trip, however caused. 

Responsibility 

When booking on a Green Discovery Laos tour, the client understands that Green Discovery Laos runs adventure tours in Southeast Asia where the standards of accommodation, transport, hygiene, level of infrastructure development and medical facilities and telecommunication services are not necessarily the same as one may used to at home, or one would find on a ‘conventional holiday’. This type of holiday inherently involves a higher level of personal risk than a ‘conventional holiday’.

Green Discovery Laos, the Government of Laos and the Lao National Tourism Administration cannot accept any responsibility for accidents, injuries, death or loss of personnel effects. The client understands that during the course of the tour, certain events may occur, including, but not limited to, accident or illness in remote places without medical facilities, political instability and the forces of nature. The client agrees to assume all risks associated with the journey to the maximum extent permitted by law. 

Each client acknowledges that travel on a Green Discovery Laos tour requires a degree of flexibility and understands that the itinerary, accommodation and modes of transport are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances. Should Green Discovery Laos deem it advisable to amend an itinerary for any reason, it may do so by shortening, varying or re-routing any trip. These changes are binding and additional expenses will be charged to the client, if the reason for any alternation is outside control from Green Discovery Laos. 

While travelling with Green Discovery Laos, the client agrees to accept the authority of the leader or local operator at all time. He/She is aware that travel within a group may involve compromise to accommodate the diverse desires and physical abilities of group members. The client understands that Green Discovery Laos reserves the right to decline the participation of any person as a member of the group at any time. 

The client acknowledges that Green Discovery Laos contracts a network of companies, government agencies and individuals throughout the country to assist in the running of its tours. To the best of Green Discovery Laos’ knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are contracted to perform. However, GDL will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behaviour of these third parties. 

Green Discovery Laos Group will not accept responsibility or liability for any traveller who contravenes any law or regulation of Lao P.D.R.

No employee, servant or agent of Green Discovery Laos has authority to alter these conditions. 

Child Policy 

• 1 - 4 years old: Free of charge 
• 5 - 10 years old: 25% discount 
• Over 10 years old: Full charge 

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation 15 days or more prior to the tour: No charge applied.

• Cancellation less than 15 days prior to the tour: 50 % charges of all the services requested

• Cancellation less than 72 hours ( 3days ) prior to the tour: Full charge for all services requested will be applied

• Please be at the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up. Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick-up route, as the driver must also pick up other passengers

• Additional surcharge will apply if hotel is outside of the city.

• If you have questions or encounter problems with the tour, please contact WhatsApp/Tel: +856 20 59 533 720