Nam Et-Phou Louey Cloud Forest & Nests Trek
Laos · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 53/100
At a glance
| Countries | Laos |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Houaphan (Nam Et-Phou Louey NP) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 35 km |
| Typical duration | 4 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 2257 m |
| Best season | Nov-Mar |
| Start | Muang Hiam (NP visitor center) |
| End | same (return) |
| Permit / guide | yes - mandatory national park tour with park guides |
| Special gear | none |
Score
53/100
Summit of Phou Louey (2,257 m) plus night in hanging 'nest' wildlife-observation baskets; award-winning conservation tourism
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
4 days/3 nights; day stages of 12 km and 10 km over the summit; distance estimate includes access legs
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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