Why this tour?
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Hiking in the jungle.
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Experience the way of life of the local communities.
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Camp and enjoy the variety of dishes we will prepare for you.
Difficulty
6/7
Hours of trekking
5-6 hours per day
Terrain
Steep up and down
Day 1
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Breakfast in the morning market.
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Travel by Jeep to start of the hike for 36 Kms.
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Coffee stop at PhuPhet PhuKham farm.
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Beginning of the trek next to the river.
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Jungle trails, big tree “ Gatleen “ and cave visit.
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Trekking across Banana forest to PhaLing View point and camping .
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Take a rest and relax in front of the beautiful sunset.
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BBQ dinner and taste local rice whisky in bamboo glasses.
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Enjoy a well earned night of sleep under a starful sky.
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Breakfast and coffee while you enjoy views on the sea of clouds surrounding the viewpoint.
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Trekking from PhaLing viewpoint to Lahu village.
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Presentation of the Lahu people and of their ways of living.
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Spend the night with a local family in their house.
Day 2
Day 3
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Breakfast and coffee with Lahu people.
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Introduction to the local way of living through various activities. (Music, dancing, crossbow shooting,…)
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Hike downhill to Namsing with possible visit of deep caves on the way.
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Pick up in Namsing and lunch at Phuphet Phukham farm.
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Relax and bathe on the P.P. proprety.
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Jeep back to LouangNamTha City.
Where does your money go?
Local villages and communities
Transportation
Guides
Food & Water
National park fee
Equipment,marketing & profit
What is included?
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Drinking water
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Meals
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Transportation
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Accommodation
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Local English speaking guide
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Local assistant guide
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National park fee
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All taxes
Kayaking / boating
The river flow varies dramatically based on the time of year. At certain times the rapids will require some level of skill to navigate.
Trekking
Most of the trekking in the Nam vang NPA would not be considered easy. The terrain in steep,rugged and covered in dense jungle.
What to bring
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A pair of closed shoes
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Sun protection
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Insect repellent
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Flip flops or water shoes
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Longs pants to protect your legs
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Warm clothes for the night
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A torch or headlamp
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A day pack with room to carry your water. (which we provide)
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It your trek includes a jungle camp you will need to carry a sleeping bag. (Which we provide)