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Where the Adventure Begins in Luang Namtha

Stroll down Luang Namtha’s main street near the Night Market and step into a postcard world of a laidback tourist hub: a cluster of clean and comfortable guesthouses, small restaurants serving local and international dishes, and tour operators in tidy, open-front shops with tour-menu slates out front. Those lists of activities have grown over the […]

A Walk in the Woods in Luang Namtha

Select a trek in the Nam Ha NPA, and embark on an adventure in pristine wilderness you’ll never forget. You can pick a path that climbs to peaks overlooking waves of green mountains, or a trail that uses bamboo rafts to cross rivers. At night, stay in an ethnic village home or lodge, camp under […]

Paddling Down the Nam Tha River

Ease into a kayak and paddle down the province’s main artery, the Nam Tha River. You’ll stop at ethnic villages and tackle rapids, as the river winds through steep, tree-lined shores, while skirting the Nam Ha NPA. A handful of Luang Namtha tour operators offer one- and two-day kayaking tours, each unique in its way, […]