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Luang Namtha is a mountainous area home to beautiful forests, rich river plains and many minority groups.
Often overlooked for the areas surrounding Muang Sing you will find that Luang Namtha offers a great base to explore the Nam Ha National Park, the Nam Tha River and the surrounding communities. The province contains no less than 25 different ethnicities including colourful Hmong and Akha tribes which make it the most ethnically diverse province in Laos. Due to improved road conditions this formerly remote area is now more accessible than ever.
Luang Namtha offers a wealth of treks and excursions, all of which can be catered to fit your requirements and needs. Options available include trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and boat trips, all vary in length and if longer than one day, include overnight stays at local villages.
Our agents work with a local company called Green Discovery, a leading ecotourism specialist in Laos. They work in partnership with the Nam Ha National Protected Area to ensure that tourism leaves a positive footprint.
They have also developed a project in conjunction with the local villages to ensure that they benefit directly from tourism in the area which as a result encourages them support the conservation of their own natural and cultural resources.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Luang Namtha
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Luang Namtha, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Luang Namtha
- Muang La 47 miles away
- Pakbeng 80 miles away
- Nong Khiaw 80 miles away
- Luang Prabang 92 miles away
- Nam Et-Phou Louey 149 miles away
- The Plain of Jars 153 miles away
- Vang Vieng 160 miles away
- Sam Nuea 176 miles away
- Vieng Xai 187 miles away
- Vientiane 225 miles away
Photos of Luang Namtha
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River journeys are the lifeblood of Laos
Our expert guides to exploring Luang Namtha
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Luang Namtha, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Luang Namtha at its best.
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What to do in Laos: our highlights guide ![Mekong River]()
What to do in Laos: our highlights guide
What to do in Laos: our highlights guide
Still very much untouched by mass tourism, Laos offers the visitor much to see and do, from watching monks perform daily rituals or taking a night safari in a national park, to learning to cook Laotian food or taking a relaxing cruise down the Mekong River.
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