Green travel zone
Accordig to the government’s policy, Nature-based tourism in the Nam Ha National Protected Area, it is interesting destination for ecotourists to experirnce outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and camping in the jungle. In addition you will also get in touch with local people to learn thier tradition, culture and authentic lifestyle in remote areas as you have never seen before. More about Nam ha National Protected Area, www.namha-npa.org
Please book travel programs through local companies luangnamthatourism.org/tour-companies
How to get to Luang Namtha Province
Getting around Luang Namtha is accessible by air, land ad raiway. The most popular overland routes to and from the province start and end at Bokeo Province’s Ban Houey Xay and Luang Prabang. There is an international border crossing at Boten (China-Laos); currently, Boten International Checkpoint (Laos-China) has already opened! visa arrival can get at the Boten border.
There are regular air service from Vientiane by Lao Airlines and Laos Skyway, please book ticket at the ticket agency.
Bus service
There are regular bus from Luang namtha town to other districts and provinces in the north part, please check timetable below for transportation price and destinatoion.
To visit Luang Namtha by train
- Book or by your ticket at the train station or book on LCR App
- It takes around 3-5 hours to arrive Natuey Statoin, then continues taking minivan/taxi to Luang Namtha Town about 37 km (30 minutes), minivans, touk, and taxi are available.
Destination: Vientiane – Luang Namtha / Luang Namtha – Vientiane, tourists can buy ticket at the train station.
The prices can be check on the LCR App, or ask for at the station counter.
Booking by yourself
1. Please use Lao SIM Card and install LCR App for train ticket booking.
2. Register your personal information.
3. Select your destination and make your booking (Payment can be charged by Credit Card).
To enjoy life and nature. There are so many outdoor activities, you won’t be short of choice. Come and stay for at least 3 days to make the most of the natural beauty, diverse cultures, and the unique Nam Ha – National Biodiversity Conservation Area. Stay longer and explore remote districts; you can cycle, trek, kayak or take a leisurely road trip. We welcome you to our province!
Luang Namtha Valley Route
An independent scenic touring route
Follow the Luang Namtha Valley Route to eight main ethnic villages and five cultural and religious sites, where you will discover aspects of daily life and culture and take in the scenic beauty of the Valley. The route is an excellent half day self-guided trip. The entire route takes 2-4 hours (approximately 35km), depending on how long you spend in each village and the trails you take.
If you just have an hour or two, you can do the northern part of the Luang Namtha Valley route, visiting the museum, Luang Namtha Stupa, Poumpouk Stupa, Phieng Ngam Handicrafts Center, Nammat Mai Village (Akha Tribe), and back on 17A raod to the town centre (about 18km total) before moving to Nam Dee community and waterfall.
Nam Dee Village highlighted in the video below, is one of the stops on this route. Before you do anything else in Luang Namtha, download this map and get on a bike! The rental shop is located in front of the night market and at the Zuela guesthouse (there are bicycles, motorbikes, and mountain bikes for rent).
Luang Namtha Valley Route & Highlights in Nam Ha NPA
Experience at Phouphet-Phoukham Waterfall
Phouphet-phoukham waterwall is an ecotourism area which was developed by two ex-doctors who care about good food and relaxation. Covering 27 hectares, the area boasts orchards and vegetable gardens, a camping area, a waterway for paddle boats as well as organically fed fish, which you can feed yourself. There is also a deer enclosure, as well as a small amount of birds and animals who are well looked after. It is in your interest to stop here for lunch. The food is fresh and delicious, with such treats as Luang Prabang salad and golden fried fish with vegetables. Located in Ban Prang, Vieng Phoukha District, it is 25km from Kao Rao Cave and 30 kilometers onward to Luang Namtha. Getting to this place by taxi, tuktuk, or motorbike. More activities (photo)