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Wildlife
Trek through core-zone trails, check wildlife camera traps for tigers, clouded leopards, dholes & gibbons
Night Safari
Join the award-winning Nam Nern Night Safari by boat - spot nocturnal wildlife under spotlight glows
Mountain view
Summit Phou Louey (“Forever Mountain”) to reach rare cloud-forest and panoramic ridgeline views
Local villages
Engage with local Hmong & Khmu villages - learn bamboo crafts, herbal uses and gain insight into co-managed conservation
A Wild Sanctuary of Forest, Cloud, and Conservation
Nam Et‑Phou Louey is Laos’s grandest protected wilderness - a rugged mosaic of mountain ridges, evergreen forests, and meandering rivers. Spanning over 5,000 km² across Houaphanh, Luang Prabang, and Xiangkhouang, it shelters one of the region’s last wildlife refuges. Trails dive you into primary forest, where every rustle hints at bears, langurs, dholes or elusive cats; canopy pods hang perched like tree-top observatories.Evening brings something extraordinary: the Nam Nern Night Safari, a silent glide through darkness broken only by torchlight, where local guides share tales of conservation and community lifelines while spotlighting fauna against riverbanks. Daytime can lead you higher - to Phou Louey’s 2,257 m summit - through mist-wrapped cloud forest, camera-trap stations, and salt licks bustling with wildlife. Or you might trek to “The Nests,” luminous platforms above wilderness, waking to Sambar deer grazing below.
This park’s soul lies in its shared stewardship: over 26 villages collaborate on ecotourism, where every sighting feeds conservation funds. Your Viland Travel journey here is layered - carefully paced treks, private boats, village stays, expert trackers and authentic meals. It’s a place of raw beauty, deeply intact habitats, and conservation in motion.
Highlights
- Trace wildlife tracks and camera traps en route during multi-day trekking circuits
- Camp in canopy “Nests” near wildlife salt licks, observing forest life at dawn and dusk
- Trek to Phou Louey summit through cloud-forest - search for gibbon calls and bear footprints
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Nam Et‑Phou Louey is where conservation meets raw adventure. I begin with night safari by torchlight - listening to wildlife stir along the Nam Nern. Then I trek into cloud forest, checking camera traps for bears and langurs, and finally climb Phou Louey to watch mist swirl beneath summit ridges. Staying in a canopy Nest pod near salt licks is a window into forest life. It’s immersive, purposeful, and profoundly beautiful.
Anne Nguyen
Content & Social Media Specialist
Why travel with Viland?
Crafted with you in mind
Each journey begins with listening. We design experiences that reflect your pace, your passions, and the stories you wish to uncover. With thoughtful guidance and care, every detail is curated just for you.
Authentic experiences
Our trips are crafted by a team who truly knows the destinations - from seasoned travel designers to local guides with years of on-the-ground experience. They bring you beyond what the normal booked guides always do, to places and stories only insiders can show. Every detail is personal, every moment is one of a kind.
Leave a Positive Trace
Every Viland luxury journey is designed with care - for people and the planet. By choosing local partners, supporting community-led projects, and prioritizing low-impact travel, you help preserve cultures and natural beauty for generations to come.
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When to visit?
Seasonal rhythms shape access: October–May is dry and ideal for trekking, night safaris, and summit climbs; May–September brings monsoon renewal, lush forests, and fewer travellers, though some trails are slippery.
Dry Season
October to May – Clear trails, stable weather, excellent visibility, and the full range of tours are available
Rainy Season
June to September – Forests glow green, salt-lick wildlife thrives, night safaris continue, though summit treks & canopy stays may be limited.
Festivals/Seasonal Highlights
Year-round (Nam Nern Night Safari), November – February (Birdsong Dawn), June – September (Monsoon Forest Revival)
Plan your trip Laos
No matter how you imagine your trip - restful, adventurous, or deeply cultural - our travel designers are here to bring it to life with care and local insight.
Plan with Confidence
Traveling today calls for thoughtful planning, and with Viland Travel, you’ll never have to navigate it alone. Our experienced team is here to support you at every step - from the first idea to the final farewell.Should unexpected changes arise, we’ll do our best to adjust your plans smoothly, find the right alternatives, and ensure you’re always cared for. And if no solution feels right, our money-back guarantee offers added peace of mind - because your journey should feel as secure as it is inspiring.
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