Things to do in Luang Namtha Province, Luang Namtha Province: The Best Outdoor Activities

An eco-conscious and ethical tour operator in Luang Namtha, specialising in multi-day tours into heart of the stunning Nam Ha NPA. Tours can be tailor-made with your choice of trekking, kayaking, rafting, cycling, home-stays and jungle bushcraft. Discovering Laos work hard to build strong relationships with minority villages to ensure them a sustainable income, conserve their rich heritage and protect the beautiful environment that they have lived in for centuries. Every tour provides customers with highly experienced, English-speaking guides and employs assistants from local villages. Discovering Laos has been around since 2010 serving as a leader in sustainable tourism.

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.

We are an eco-tourism specialist who can facilitate you with the most memorable experience of your visit to northern Laos. We provide community-based eco-tours in the Nam Ha National Protected Area, an ASEAN Heritage Site. By booking with us you will support local communities and directly contribute to the preservation of the diverse nature and culture northern Laos is rich of.

Explore the beauty of the Nam Ha National Protected Area, an ASEAN Heritage Site, on our kayaking, mountain bike or trekking tours. Take a trip on the Nam Tha River, one of the last wild rivers in Southeast Asia. Spend a day with local woodsmen, join villagers luring birds by imitating their songs, and enjoy the tranquility of the jungle far from any ‘civilization.

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.

Our Aim is to provide our guests an outdoor experience Lao jungle trek, that is an exciting adventure as well as learning about the eco-systems and history of our beautiful environment. We specialize in offering nine different trekking experiences within the Nam Ha National Protected Area. Since 2007, our treks are based on join venture agreements with twelve local minority villages that allow us access to pristine areas of rainforest. No other company can offer access to these areas in the Nam Ha. Choosing our trekking service promotes both sustainable eco-tourism and supports our communities. This improves their standard of living thus retaining their unique culture and jungle homes. We are a warm and friendly team committed to offer the best service possible.

Namha Eco Guide Service Trekking, kayaking and Homestay

Nature Life Tour Agency provides a real Luang Namtha experience for you combining cultural insights into local village life with the stunning nature in and around the Nam Ha NPA.