This 2–day trek through the Nam Ha Protected Area takes you into a mountainous forest camp and the world of the Akha people where you will spend time learning about the lives and culture of these famous woodsmen. Learn about the birds, animals and plants trees of the forest. Walk along a stream to a refreshing little waterfall. Spend the night with your Akha hosts and taste their special forest spices.

Depart Luang Namtha by songtaew heading south on the highway. Hike through rice paddies and along a forested stream into the mountains of Nam Ha National Protected Area to the Nam Yen Waterfall while learning about plants and animals. From the waterfall head up the mountain to the Akha forest camp of Nam Lai. Meet your hosts and settle in the camp»s lodge before wondering around the village experiencing the Akha life in the forest.Enjoy a home cooked Akha meal before retiring evening.(L,D)

For early risers get out and see the birds with an Akha birder caller. See if he can really call the birds in. After breakfast walk with the bird caller and learn about the many different kinds of birds that he can call. Meet your Akha hosts by the side of a stream for a forest lunch. After lunch climb the last big hill before leaving the forests of the NPA and heading back down to the fields and villages of the lowlanders.(B,L,D)

• Transportation as stated
• Accommodation in village lodge – dormitory style
• Local English speaking guide
• Limited personal liability insurance cover.
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Meals: as stated B, L, D
• Gov’t tax and service charge
• Trekking permit and limited drink water

• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• Int–l airport departure tax
• Int–l air tickets to / from Laos
• Domestic air ticket with airport tax
• Boat trip as stated in above sights
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others