The 5 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Luang Namtha, Luang Namtha Province

THE HIKER was founded by a team of expert Eco-tour guides, who have been guiding in NamHa national park and other provinces of Laos for several years. THE HIKER aims to innovate the responsible local tourism industry with its professional, by delivering high motivation to the local-guides team, offering ethical services, providing premium quality eco-tours suitable for all clients, whilst sharing responsibility and benefits with local communities. THE HIKER specialises in jungle trekking tours from 1 up to 7days, while multi-adventure tours e.g. "Combined adventure trekking & kayaking" are the second specialty. Its trails are privately used, covers most of the dense forest and wilderness areas. Main accommodation recommended by THE HIKER is jungle stay, whether camping in a bamboo hut, in tent or even creating your own shelter with bamboo & banana leafs. Homestay in a remote village is also a good choice for a softer wilderness experience.

Forest Retreat Laos is an eco trekking and tours company with a focus on bringing our customers to beautiful places while bringing opportunities to local communities. We are specialized in treks and kayak trips in the Nam Ha National Protected Area, cycling trips in the Luang Namtha valley and beyond, and complete package tours to discover Northern Laos. By booking your trip at Forest Retreat Laos you help us to directly support the local communities and environment in Northern Laos. Forest Retreat Laos supports the local community substantially by working mainly with local people. We hire English speaking guides from the Luang Namtha area, we hire assistant guides from local villages and we pay villagers close to the National Protected Area to make and maintain our trails. Also these villagers are hired to build and maintain our exclusive jungle retreats. In the case of homestays, the minority people are compensated generously. At the same time, we try to teach the people in these remote villages as much as we can about the environment and the importance of protecting the forest and its animals. All of our treks and kayak trips take place inside the Nam Ha National Protected Area. With the park fees and taxes, that are included in the tour price, we help the local government protect and maintain the beautiful forest in the Nam Ha NPA.

We are a family run ecotourism business, focused on empowering local villages and supporting enviromental sustainability. All tours are led by experienced local guides trained in safety, history and best possible services. Local tribes take part in leading tours, hosting guests, and more. By choosing us, you are making the choice to have an adventure of a lifetime, while supporting local villages.

About 6 km northeast of the town centre, the Lao Huay (Lenten) village of Ban Nam Dee (Good water) is a good place to observe the progress of bamboo papermaking. Behind the village you will see the entrance to the Nam Dee Waterfall. The area around the waterfall offers good facilities, like a small handicraft shop managed by the villagers; toilets and a house for picnics, etc.