• All transfer by covered pickup truck (4WD and boat only).
• English speaking tour guide.
• All visits/excursions as mentioned in tour itinerary.
• Accommodation in village family hut with toilet shower outside.
• Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are supplied.
• Meals as mentioned
• Trekking permit, entrance fees and government tax
• Akha massage all nights

• 20% Food & Water Costs
• 5% Accommodation Fees Paid To Villagers.
• 16% Transportation Fees  Paid Directly To The Driver Or Boatman
• 26% Tour Guide Fees ( Lead Guide, Assistant Guides, Village Guides)
• 1% Traditional Handicraft Gifts to Trekkers
• 1% Village Support Services
• 5% Tourism Promotion and Marketing Fund
• 5% Village Development Fund
• 4% Nam Ha NPA Trekking Permit (for Funding Conservation Activities)
• 5% Provisional Income Tax 
• 12%  Tour Agency Salaries And Office Expenses

You may like to carry some local currency (Lao Kip) because you will have the opportunity to purchase local handicraft from the villagers. 

• Which are foremost in our team’s planning and services delivery
• Your contribution includes your fitness level, suitable clothing and quality footwear

• Fitness level-Moderate and some difficulty
  To reach and experience a variety of visually rewarding landscapes and ecosystems, the trek hike can be strenuous at times. So it is best suited to trekkers in sound physical condition. Expect to walk 6 - 7 hours on day 1 and  a further  5-6 hours on day 2 including ascents and descents  Good fitness levels will minimize body stress and enhance your positive trekking experience.

• Foot protection and safe walking
  A good quality pair of well fitting shoes with effective traction is essential. Either a pair of ‘runners’ or lightweight trekking boots are highly recommended for safety (foot and ankle protection), sureness of travel and overall enjoyment

• Sun Protection
  A broad brimmed hat is best, with water resistant ‘block out’ (sun screen cream), cool long shirt sleeves, cool trousers, sunglasses
  

• Insect protection. For comfort and safety  regarding possible insect bites and stings  we suggest

1. Insect Repellent,
2. Cool long shirt sleeves, cool trousers, cool socks
3. (Overnight Mosquito nets are provided for you)

• Rain Wear
  Tropical showers are an integral element of the landscape, so a waterproof layer is essential

• Evening Wear
  After trekking your body temperature will cool quickly you rest and the night descends, so an additional layer of warm clothing is essential

• Cold weather
  Night Temperatures in the mountains can drop fairly low during the Lao winter (December to January).  Again, an additional thermal clothing is essential.

• 2 x cotton T-shirts 
• One pair of shorts or long pants (please see above)
• 2 pair of socks.
• Light weight foot protection for evening wear
• Towel or sarong, swimmers, toiletry and personal effects.
• Your personal requirements
• Prepare a layer for cool evening wear
• Small flashlight, camera...

• There are no western-style toilets and washing facilities.
• Sleeping is on mats on a bamboo floor, dormitory style.
• Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are supplied.