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Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park
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reas in Laos
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5070

Km2


3

Provinces


50+

Mammal Species


300+

Bird Species


100+

Villages


ABOUT THE PARK

One of the largest protected areas in Laos

Founded in 1993, the Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park today is one of the largest protected areas in Laos renowned for its rich wildlife biodiversity and located in a culturally rich landscape

VISIT THE PARK

The Heart of Northeastern Laos

The National Park covers 3 provinces and is situated between Luang Prabang, Sam Neua- and Phonsavanh.

The National Park Headquarters are in Muang Hiam town in Houaphan Province.

WILDLIFE TOURS

Award-Winning Wildlife Tours

The NEPL NP’s award-winning ecotours offer a unique opportunity to enter the national park to spot wildlife in its natural habitat and are designed to create a direct link between conservation and tourism.

WILDLIFE TOURS

Award-Winning Wildlife Tours

The NEPL NP’s award-winning ecotours offer a unique opportunity to enter the national park to spot wildlife in its natural habitat and are designed to create a direct link between conservation and tourism.

24H TOUR

The pioneer wildlife tour in Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park. Travel by boat into the national park, spot wildlife, enjoy birdwatching and learn about the local history and culture. The highlight of this trip is a nighttime wildlife spotlighting: drift silently down the river looking for wildlife.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

An extended version of the original Nam Nern Night Safari tour with additional morning river safari, a birdwatching hike and an opportunity to travel and overnight deeper inside the national park. More time for wildlife spotting, to enjoy the nature, and to relax.

2 days / 1 night

This out-and-back trek with an overnight at The Nests camp offers great birdwatching opportunities and a chance to spot wildlife at night from an observation tower located above a salt lick and near a ranger station.

3 days / 2 nights

A point-to-point version of The Nests tour. Trek higher, swim in pristine waterfalls and identify signs of wildlife along the trail with scenic views and a possibility to hear the critically endangered Northern White-Cheeked Gibbons at sunrise.

3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS

Trek up to the Phou Louey Mountain (elev.2257m) – the summit of the national park. No homestay experience. No Nest camp with wildlife observation tower.

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4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Experience a homestay in an ethnic Khmu village bordering the national park prior to trekking up to the Phou Louey Mountain – the summit of the national park. No Nest camp with wildlife observation tower.

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4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

Immerse yourself fully in the wilderness by spending your entire time trekking through the national park, completing the full length of the trekking trail. No homestay experience.

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5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

Experience it all! Begin with a homestay in an ethnic Khmu village on the edge of the national park, then complete the full length of the national park's trekking trail.

Awards & Recognitions

Media Coverage

  • “Fantastic trip. Our guide was amazing and incredibly knowledgable of the local flora and fauna as well as being incredibly helpful. The boat ride and the wildlife spotting was brilliant. Do this tour.”
    Chris Trotman, 2023
  • “We did the 24h night safari and it was increadible! Easily one of the highlights during our 6 month Asia trip. Do this trip if you can. You won‘t regret it!”
    Jodok Vieli, 2024.
  • “Highlight of our family travels in Laos. Absolutely amazing from start to finish. Just wonderful to be so immersed in nature and also support such an important project.”
    GlobeTrotting330633, 2024
  • “Great experience! Unique and thoughtful experience involving community development and nature conservation.”
    Susan S, 2024
  • “Unforgettable Wildlife Tours”
    The Forbes

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