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This 2-3 day trek takes you to the the Nam Chae area of Nakai Nam Theun National Park, which has the best opportunities for seeing Red-shanked Doucs. The trip starts from Thalang by boat to Nahao Village, followed by a walk or motorbike/tractor transfer to Navang Village--an ethnic Makong Village where you stay in a homestay with local families if arriving by foot. The trek follows a 35km+ loop through fields and forests, camping along the Nam Chae River. Listen for gibbons in the early morning. Walk quietly along the Nam Chae River in the morning or late afternoon to look for Doucs in the canopy above (seen with some patience and luck). The trek can be shortened to 2 days with a very early start and roundtrip motorbike transfers to/from Navang village and the trailhead. This tour is arranged by the Phosy Thalang Guesthouse.
This trip requires 35-45km of trekking with some moderate to steep climbs. Trekkers should be fit.
The guesthouse will arrange for local guides from Navange Village, which are required.
Red-shanked Douc, gibbon calls (in the early morning), giant squirrel, 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.
Check in at the visitor center in Nahao Village. Depart for Navang Village by foot through fields and forest (8km).
This is a sample itinerary. Contact the Phosy Thalang Guesthouse for more information.
Take a traditional long-tail boat to Ban Nahao up across the Nam Theun 2 Reservoir and up the Nam Xot River. Have coffee and snacks on the boat.
Check in at the visitor center in Nahao Village. Depart for Navang Village by motorbike or tractor (8km).
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