TOPIC: Laos
In Luang Nam Tha, the premium ecotourism destination in Laos, the Mekong and even Southeast Asia, you can choose from gentle day trips to strenuous hiking and rafting in an area known for its ethnic diversity. What to experience ? With its incredible diversity of tribal peoples, forested mountain ranges and wild, scenic rivers Luang Namtha with the Nam Ha National Protected Area is a must see for anyone in search of a bit of adventure, spectacular landscapes, dense forests, and people; more than 20 different ethnic groups (Akha, Lanten, Kamu, Hmong, Tai Leu, etc.) live in the surrounding area, many only accessible by walking trails and seldom visited. You have a wide range of trips from gentle day walks or bike trips through the villages and rice paddies of Luang Namtha valley to four-day trekking and rafting adventures: Trek Nam Ha Forest Camps(3-day), Trek Ban Nam Lai Village (2 day), Trek Nam Ha (7day), Trek Old China Road (2day)… On your way, you will be hosted by the Akha, Lanten, Khmu, Leu and may become an actor of their daily life by taking part in activities such as animal feeding, rice planting, cotton spinning, etc. Boating along the Nam Tha River is also a great opportunity to be immersed in the fishermen’s way of life.
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