Luang Nam Tha

The capital of Laos's northernmost province, Luang Nam Tha is the headquarters of the groundbreaking Nam Ha Ecotourism. The program, a model for Southeast Asia, actively encourages the involvement of local communities in the development and management of tourism policies. You can join a two- or three-day trek (organized by Nam Ha Eco Guide, Green Discovery, the Boat Landing Guesthouse, and a few other agencies) through the Nam Ha Protected Area, which shelters numerous animals, including elephants, tigers, and bears. Khamu, Akha, Lanten, and Yao tribes live in the dense forest.