Nam Ha Rainforest Trek

Luang Namtha – Ban Thasae – Ban Jaleunsouk – Ban Phieng Ngam – Luang Namtha

We begin the rainforest trek by driving southward for half an hour to the starting point of the trek – Ban Chaleunsouk – an ecotourism village. Here you will meet with your village guide who used to be a hunter in the area. He will accompany you all the way on this trek. The trek is a moderate level but some parts can be muddy and slippery in the rainy season. The length of the hike would be around 5-6 hours hiking amongst the primary rainforest under big old trees shading us. Along the way, you may hear some animal sounds or even see a native animal. We will stop to have a jungle lunch, cooked by your local guide who will also share his knowledge of the rainforest plants and herbs, flora and fauna found in the National Protected Area. He will also answer any questions you have about the wildlife or the culture. After lunch, we will cross some streams and walk alongside the NamHa River before we climb a mountain, where you will have a phenomenal view at the top. Then we descend down to the village located on the riverbank where our car will be waiting to pick us up. If there is still time we will visit some more villages along the way. We will drive through the weaving textile village of Ban Phieng Ngam and finish our rainforest trek by returning to Luang Namtha around 4-5 PM.

On this one day Rainforest Trek you will get acquainted with the primary forest of Nam Ha National Protected Area and you will also see some areas that native villagers use for making upland rice fields. You will enjoy spectacular scenery including mountains, big trees and you will have a fantastic picnic made of jungle food and visit some ethnic villages located on the edge of the primary forest. This adventure rainforest trek is suitable for people who don’t have much time in Luang Namtha but they still want to experience as much authentic beauty of Laos as possible.

• Water

• Picnic Lunch

• English Speaking Guide

• Local Guide

• Transport as Mentioned Above

• Government Taxes

• All Entrance Fees

• Travel Permits

• Hiking boots
• Waterproof Clothes
• Warm clothes

• Rucksack

• Hiking boots

• Hat

• Sun-Cream

• Mosquito Spray

• Waterproof Clothes/Shoes

• Warm clothes

• Pocket Money

• Raincoat (Wet season)

• Toilet paper or tissues

• Please arrive at the starting point (The Hiker Laos Office) at least 20 minutes before the tour starts

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

RIGHTS & PRINCIPLES

• The customer must be aware that The Hiker is fully responsible for all its operations. This means that the customer must adhere to the guidelines and instructions of The Hiker’s tour-guide at all times.
• The Hiker is responsible for: security, safety, travel permits, government taxes, entrance fees, local guide, English speaking guide, accommodation, transport, food and water as described in the relevant tour itinerary. The Hiker also endeavours to meet the customer satisfactions to the best of its ability and is responsible for any complaints that arise which will be dealt with as detailed above.
• The Hiker has the right to decline or remove a group member at any time if the person is being aggressive, disrespectful or behaving in a dangerous manner that puts him or herself and/or other members of the group at risk and is unwilling to adhere to the authority of The Hiker tour-guide.
• The Hiker cooperates with third parties including government agencies and a network of individuals and companies and to the best of The Hiker’ knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are under contract to. However, The Hiker will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behaviors of these third parties.
• The Hiker will not accept responsibility or liability for any traveler who contravenes any law or regulation of any country visited.

CUSTOMER’S TRAVEL INSURANCE

• The Hiker’s rental vehicles are insured as commercial passenger vehicles. Insurance covers all the passengers while in a vehicle.
• The Hiker is not liable for any other insurance claims related to the tour.
• All customers travelling with The Hiker must have a valid travel insurance policy that covers the following liabilities: personal accident, medical expenses, baggage loss, cancellations, curtailment, personal liability and emergency repatriation.
• We recommend that the insurance also cover activities and risks related to kayaking, mountain biking, trekking and accidents or illness in remote locations with limited emergency facilities. Please be advised some insurance policies do not cover trekking beyond a certain height above sea level. We suggest customers read their insurance policies before booking a tour as certain events such as natural disasters and terrorism also may not be covered.
• The customers agree to assume all risks related to the trip and agrees that no liability will be attached to The Hiker or its partner agencies.