Nam Leuk 3 Day Adventure
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This 3 days trek is designed for those who like to be immersed in nature, enjoy wildlife observation and look forward to camping in the forest. Traversing the Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area, the trail follows the Nam Leuk River. The trek starts at the Tad Leuk Waterfall in the southeast of the National Park and ends at the southern tip of the Nam Ngum Lake, where the Nam Leuk Reservoir (note that this area is inhabited by the Siamese Crocodile!) feeds the river.
- Duration: 3 day(s)
- Location: Vientiane
Day 1: Vientiane - Tad Leuk - Camp Site 1
After driving from Vientiane to the Tad Leuk waterfall in the Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area, we visit the permanent exhibit at the Tad Leuk Visitors' Centre.
After lunch at Tad Leuk, 4 hours of easy trekking takes us to the first Camp Site, a sandstone beach on the edge of the dry riverbed. The trail offers plenty of opportunities for bird spotting and tracking monkeys and other animals.
Approximately: 3 hours transfer/ 4 hours trekking
Day 2: Camp Site 1 - Camp Site 2
After breakfast, a 6-hour trek take us to the top of a waterfall, a great viewpoint over the surrounding forest canopy. Amidst clear bamboo and liana forest, a very large Burma Mahogany tree makes for a
spectacular landmark. A picnic lunch will be prepared on the river bank.
We arrive to the second Camp Site in the mid-afternoon. During twilight, birds, monkeys and squirrels can be heard in the up to 40 m high pine trees around the camp site.
Approximately: 6 hours trekking
Day 3: Camp Site 2 Ban Hoay Leuk - Vientiane
On our last day, the trail sneaks through a very rich section of old forest, known as a habitat for tigers and elephants. Our guides will be able to show you the traces of elephants, often damaged trees and bushes or even footprints.
We arrive at Nam Leuk Reservoir (Note that this area is inhabited by the Siamese Crocodile!). Our vehicle awaits to transfer us to Ban Hoay Leuk for lunch at our local guide's house. We return to Vientiane in the late afternoon.
Approximately: 3 ½ hours transfer / 2 ½ hours trekking
After driving from Vientiane to the Tad Leuk waterfall in the Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area, we visit the permanent exhibit at the Tad Leuk Visitors' Centre.
After lunch at Tad Leuk, 4 hours of easy trekking takes us to the first Camp Site, a sandstone beach on the edge of the dry riverbed. The trail offers plenty of opportunities for bird spotting and tracking monkeys and other animals.
Approximately: 3 hours transfer/ 4 hours trekking
Day 2: Camp Site 1 - Camp Site 2
After breakfast, a 6-hour trek take us to the top of a waterfall, a great viewpoint over the surrounding forest canopy. Amidst clear bamboo and liana forest, a very large Burma Mahogany tree makes for a
spectacular landmark. A picnic lunch will be prepared on the river bank.
We arrive to the second Camp Site in the mid-afternoon. During twilight, birds, monkeys and squirrels can be heard in the up to 40 m high pine trees around the camp site.
Approximately: 6 hours trekking
Day 3: Camp Site 2 Ban Hoay Leuk - Vientiane
On our last day, the trail sneaks through a very rich section of old forest, known as a habitat for tigers and elephants. Our guides will be able to show you the traces of elephants, often damaged trees and bushes or even footprints.
We arrive at Nam Leuk Reservoir (Note that this area is inhabited by the Siamese Crocodile!). Our vehicle awaits to transfer us to Ban Hoay Leuk for lunch at our local guide's house. We return to Vientiane in the late afternoon.
Approximately: 3 ½ hours transfer / 2 ½ hours trekking
