We recommend this trek for sporty and adventurous people as the first day and second day are quite challenging and long walking. On the trek, you will see the large forest, some animals, wonderful landscape. This trek focuses on jungle diversity and Akha villages.

Day 1: Bountai – Huay Khong – jungle – Ban Chakhamsao.

Meet your guide at Hongthong Hotel in Bountai, then we take our private car from Bountai to the point where our trek starts. Start hiking to Ban Huay Khong (Akha tribe). Explore this village, and then we trek uphill to higher mountains of Nam Lan area. Trek through deep forests and downhill to other Akha villages. Late evening, we will arrive at Ban Chakhamsao, village of Akha Cherpia. Having dinner and staying overnight at this village.

Trekking: 5 hours. Trekking level: difficult.

Day 2: Ban Chakhasao – jungle trek – Ban Akha Moutern.

In the early morning, we explore its people and attend their morning activities. Breakfast and then prepare our belongings for trekking. We hike downhill on the dirt road and reach Nam Lan protected area. Trekking starts from Nam Lan, it will take us 5 – 6 hours trekking through very deep jungles of Nan Lan, experience amazing untouched jungle. Trek along the small river then we reach Ban Moutern, village of Akha Moutern, village is hidden in the deeper jungle. In the night, we will stay with villagers and learn their cultures and traditional, story-telling and participate the villages activities. We will have dinner and overnight at this village.

Trekking: 5 – 6 hours. Trekking level: difficult.

Day 3: Akha Moutern village – jungle trek – Ban Naten – Bountai.

After breakfast, we say goodbye to the host family and villagers. Today is still a challenging day. We trek through untouched forest, uphill to higher mountains. It is hard trekking indeed. We need sporty trekkers to do this trek. After we reach the top of mountain and then trek downhill along steep path. Finally, we will finish our trek, where we meet our driver. We drive to Ban Naten and have lunch at this village. Then, drive to Bountai. We will arrive in Bountai late afternoon and finish our tour in Bountai.

Trekking: 6 – 6,5 hours, trekking level: very difficult.

• Trek starts: at 8:00 am from Moutern village.
• Trek ends: at 5:00 pm in Bountai.

Price includes:

Water, Meals, English speaking guide, Local guide/s, Transportation, Ecolodge, Community-based ecotourism fund, Government taxes, National Park conservation fund, Tourism development fund, Villages fund, All entrance fees, Travel permits.

What to Bring:

• A good pair of shoes for walking
• A hat or cap
• Sunglasses
• Mosquito repellent/Insect repellent
• Sunscreen
• Toilet paper
• Raincoat (in rainy season)
• Long phants
• Pocket money etc.

Important Do’s & Don’ts:

• Do not give individual gifts or money to children.
• Ask before taking photos of people or spiritual items.
• Help keep the trails clean by not littering.
• Purchasing handicrafts is highly appreciated, but do not purchase antiques.
• Always stay with the guides
• Do not use drugs.

Other:

• Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian or other allergic.
• Please be at our office at 8:30am
• You are welcome to contact us beforehand if you have any questions.