ອຸທິຍານແຫ່ງຊາດ ນໍ້າແອດ-ພູເລີຍ Wildilfe Ecotourism in Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park
is the first and the largest national park in Laos, and has one of the greatest wildlife biodiversity in the country. Wildife Ecotourism in National Park is supported by NGO Wildlife Conservation Society and has been developed to provide additional livelihood opportunities for local people. The activities have been designed to create a direct link between conservation and tourism so that the money generated by visitors acts as an incentive for local people to protect wildlife.
Nam Nern Night Safari
All year Long
ເສືອລາຍເມກ Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
ຟານເລົ່າ Red Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak)
ເໝືອຍ Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus)
Trekking Tours
Dry Season Only (Oct.-June) Moderate to Challenging. Since 2016. - 2 to 5 days trekking into the National Park - Enter one of the most important wildlife habitats in Laos - Identify signs of wildlife: Wildcats, Bears, Dholes, etc - Maintain wildlife monitoring camera traps - Listen to the Northern White cheeked Gibbon calls - Overnight in jungle huts or ‘The Nests’
- Challenge yourself!
Easy 24 hour tour. All Ages. Since 2009. The trip highlight is the night-time wildlife spotlighting guided by former village hunters: drift silently down the river in canoes looking for wild animals such as Dear, Muntjacs, Civets, Slow Loris, and numerous bird species. In brief: - Travel by Boat into the National Park - Best for Nighttime Wildlife Spotting - Day time Bird Watching - Optional short hiking to visit an old Buddhist Stupa - Overnight in comfortable jungle bungalows - World Responsible Tourism Award in 2013 & 2014!
Trek Mt. Phou Louey (Elev. 2257m), the 3rd highest summit in Laos and one of the few cloud forests in the region!
National Park’s FREE Visitor Center The National Park headquarters are located in Muang Hiam (also called Viengthong), midway between NongKhiaw - SamNeua as well as NongKhiaw - Phonsavan (UNESCO Plain of Jars). At the visitor center learn about the National Park and Ecotourism (advance booking recommended!). Guesthouses, restaurants, hotsprings and a free self-guided walking/bird watching trail is available in Muang Hiam town.
Night Safari Start (Ban Son Koua Village) Travelling from Phonsavan or Sam Neua? -Meet your guide in the village! Homestay available. Traveling from Luang Prabang or Nong Khiaw? -Meet your guide in the village or in Muang Hiam Town.
Trekking Tour Start
-Meet National Park guide in Muang Hiam. A free transfer from the National Park office to the trekking start is included in the tour price. -Homestay can be arranged in the trekking villages prior the tour for travellers with private transportation arrangements.
getting there More Information, Rates & Bookings on
www.NamEt.org info@NamEt.org
Approximate Distances:
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Luang Pabang - Muang Hiam: 7-9 h Nong Khiaw - Muang Hiam: 4-5 h Muang Hiam - Night Safari: 1-1,5 h Sam Neua - Night Safari: 3.5 h Phonsavan - Night Safari: 3 h
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Supported By:
European Union