Half
Day
Boat upriver to Houay Makgna Substation through pristine riverine habitat. Float downriver at night spotlighting for wildlife including Sambar deer, muntjac, civets, and otters. Camp at beautiful rapids of Gaeng Louang. On the second day, hike to Nakai Nam Theun National Park's ancient Swamp Cypress forest and down Tad Nyim Waterfall. Option: Camp a second night on the sandy beaches of the Nam Xot River This tour is arranged by the Phosy Thalang Guesthouse.
This trip is mostly boat travel but has an optional 4+ hour hike to the Swamp Cypress and Nyim Waterfall.
The guesthouse will arrange for local guides & boats from Nahao Village, which are required.
Sambar deer, muntjac, civets, otters, gibbon calls (in the early morning), birds, macaques, reptiles.
Book with Phosy Thalang or other local guesthouses in Nakai District.
This is a sample itinerary. Contact the Phosy Thalang Guesthouse for more information.
Pre-book your breakfast to get an earlier start.
Take a traditional long-tail boat to Ban Nahao up across the Nam Theun 2 Reservoir and up the Nam Xot River.
Walk around this ethnic village. Learn about basket making with natural materials,.
Check out other things to do in Nakai Nam Theun National Park
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