Nam Ha National Protected Area Waterfall 1 Day Trek
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An adventure and nature trek that takes you in to the darkest depths of the Nam Ha rainforest so you can get to experinence the sights and sounds of a real live rainforest.
From experiencing the daily life of a Khmu Keaun ethnic village, planting and learning about rice. Trekking over the peaks and valleys in to the depths of the Nam Ha Protected Area while absorbing the sights and sounds of a real rainforest, its plants and wildlife. Finally breaking through the undergrowth to emerge at the base of a waterfall and bathing in its cool turbulent waters. This trek covers it all and is a good way to experience the sights and sounds of a real rainforest.
1 DAY / MODERATE TO DIFFICULT
- Duration: 9 hour(s)
- Location: Vieng Phouka
The tour will depart from the VIENG PHOUKA ECO-GUIDE TREKKING OFFICE at 7:00am. You will then be taken by minivan to the Khmu Kuean ethnic minority village of Nam Eng where your guide for the day will join you. Your guide will teach you about the Nam Eng village and the Khmu Keuan people, their history, traditions and culture.
Continuing your trek over the Eng River, you will be taken to visit rice fields and rice storage facilities where you will be taught about rice and how and when to plant and store it. At this stage a rest stop is planned at which you can drink some water and have time to access what you have learnt.
Next stop are the peaks and valleys of the deep rainforest where you will have a chance to drink in the sights and sounds of its plants and wildlife. The wildlife of the Nam Ha Rainforest is varied and includes monkeys, bears, deer, different kinds of birds, mountain goats and even tigers. Your guide will also explain to you about the important plants of the rainforest.
Arriving at the waterfall you will eat lunch and have a chance to relax and swim in the waterfall and breathe in the rainforest around you. After lunch your guide will lead you up the mountains along the tiger trail and in to very deep, primary rainforest, before descending to some breathtaking views and to your minivan waiting to take you back to Vieng Phouka.
Continuing your trek over the Eng River, you will be taken to visit rice fields and rice storage facilities where you will be taught about rice and how and when to plant and store it. At this stage a rest stop is planned at which you can drink some water and have time to access what you have learnt.
Next stop are the peaks and valleys of the deep rainforest where you will have a chance to drink in the sights and sounds of its plants and wildlife. The wildlife of the Nam Ha Rainforest is varied and includes monkeys, bears, deer, different kinds of birds, mountain goats and even tigers. Your guide will also explain to you about the important plants of the rainforest.
Arriving at the waterfall you will eat lunch and have a chance to relax and swim in the waterfall and breathe in the rainforest around you. After lunch your guide will lead you up the mountains along the tiger trail and in to very deep, primary rainforest, before descending to some breathtaking views and to your minivan waiting to take you back to Vieng Phouka.
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