Half
Day
Hike to Nakai Nam Theun National Park's ancient Swamp Cypress forest. Camp on the sandy beaches of the Nam Xot River and enjoy a barbecue dinner under the stars. Listen for gibbon calls in the early morning. For the adventurous and fit, climb Tad Nyim Waterfall on the way to the Swamp Cypress. Visit Ban Nahao, an ethnic village inside the park, and learn about basket making. See birds and macaques (with some luck) on the roundtrip boat ride from Thalang. This tour is arranged by the Phosy Thalang Guesthouse.
This trip includes a 4-hour+ walk to the Swamp Cypress forest and Tad Nyim Waterfall. Choose between moderate and difficult trails depending on fitness.
The guesthouse will arrange for local guides & boats from Nahao Village, which are required.
Gibbon calls (in the early morning), birds, macaques (with patience), 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
Leave a Reply