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THE HIKER was founded by a team of expert Eco-tour guides, who have been guiding in NamHa national park and other provinces of Laos for several years. THE HIKER aims to innovate the responsible local tourism industry with its professional, by delivering high motivation to the local-guides team, offering ethical services, providing premium quality eco-tours suitable for all clients, whilst sharing responsibility and benefits with local communities. THE HIKER specialises in jungle trekking tours from 1 up to 7days, while multi-adventure tours e.g. "Combined adventure trekking & kayaking" are the second specialty. Its trails are privately used, covers most of the dense forest and wilderness areas. Main accommodation recommended by THE HIKER is jungle stay, whether camping in a bamboo hut, in tent or even creating your own shelter with bamboo & banana leafs. Homestay in a remote village is also a good choice for a softer wilderness experience.
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Neil M
59 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
My wife and I did the the 3D/2N Wild Thrills trek and it was a fantastic experience. Our wonderful guide Mun began by taking us to the amazing local market where we stocked up on beautifully fresh fish and vegetables. Mun would turn out to be a superb cook. The first day took us through superb jungle landscapes to our first night in a bamboo shelter. It was surprisingly comfortable and after a stunning meal prepared by Mun we both slept really well. Listening to the sounds of the jungle as from our cosy shelter was a wonderful experience. Mun led us the next day along some more very pretty trails to our next night at a homestay. The village is beautiful, the people very friendly and - again- the food was great. The last day took us through stands of massive trees back to the road. Mun was full of useful information and great company throughout the three days. We thoroughly recommend this trek. We’ll remember it for a long time!
Written February 18, 2020
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Thank you very much for your kind review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoy every moment in the jungle trek and in the village. I will share this complement with Mun so we will keep up our great job to bring more benefits to our local partners to sustain the forest and local culture.
Stay safe at home, have great next experience
Best regards
Tom.
Written April 20, 2020
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ynte s
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Aug 2023 • Family
We booked the one day hiker in Luang Nam Tha park. First past the rubber plantation into the Rain forest. We had a guide in front and one jn the back, which was very comforting as it was a very wet day,. The guides cut us bamboo walking sticks and we tasted freshly cut galenka and wild bananas. Luch was brought up from the morning market and served on freshly cut bananaleaves under an comfortable improvised shelter with bananaleaf roof. The guides were knowladgable on medicinal plants. It was an unforgettable experience.
Written August 9, 2023
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Jonas
Utrecht, The Netherlands17 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We did the 3D2N Wild Thrill Trails Camping & Homestay trekking with the hiker and we enjoyed it very much.
In this trek we hiked through dense jungle (about 5 to 6 hours per day), slept one night in the jungle and slept one night in a homestay in a small village. The guides are very friendly and speak a good level of English. Also the food they prepared for us during the trek was very delicious.
Furthermore, the agency is really professional. We contacted the agency by mail and quick replied and answered all our questions.
Highly recommend!
In this trek we hiked through dense jungle (about 5 to 6 hours per day), slept one night in the jungle and slept one night in a homestay in a small village. The guides are very friendly and speak a good level of English. Also the food they prepared for us during the trek was very delicious.
Furthermore, the agency is really professional. We contacted the agency by mail and quick replied and answered all our questions.
Highly recommend!
Written February 17, 2020
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Hi Jonas,
Appreciate your great comment
We are so happy to hear that you enjoy both nights, in the jungle and a remote village. Will keep up our great job. Thank you so much for recommended us.
Have a nice stay at home.
Best regards
Tom.
Written April 20, 2020
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KJS
Bredbury, UK202 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Review cave near Muang N’goi
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We went on a 2 day, 1 night tour called the “wilderness trail” when in Luang Namtha. We left the office around 9:10am to go to the morning market to collect food which we would eat over the 2 days. The local guide was a nice man although the English was broken but this was not a problem for us. We went on a trek through the jungle which was great and had some delicious food in banana leaves for lunch and a fire was lit to cook the fish. The camp was a simple Bamboo hut with a fire and a table. It was a great experience to sleep outside in the jungle overnight with only a small river to wash in. The locals from the villages helped to prepare food but did not speak English so no communication was exchanged only smiles. We foraged for foods and learnt about the different plants which can cure illness. The final day we trekked back to a village and got transport back. A few things could have improved our experience, 1. The guide could have offered more in terms of drinks. The free water included in the itinerary over 2 days - 4 bottles between two people were provided. Due to the heat, on the second day we ran out and we’re asked if we wanted boiled water from the river - which we said yes - then we just didn’t get any. We asked where the water was, as the guides all had their bottles refilled we were told “it’s finished” and were encouraged to buy some from a local village which frankly was not acceptable. We refused to pay and explained the included part of what we paid for as shown on the itinerary which caused small tension which we felt was not really fair. 2. We paid $96 per person as we were on a tour with just two people but the second group which were supposed to stay in a banana leaf “basic build your own” camp ended up with us throughout the whole first day, night and the day after (reasons were it was going to rain which it didn’t). So the couple who had paid for the build your own camp experience didn’t actually get what they paid for, they paid less than us and got the same experience as us. This was disappointing as the price could have been split between 4 people and not 2 which was more expensive. Finally, the brochure states that you will walk with the guides who will tell you about the nature and also you can go “wildlife spotting”. As far as the wildlife spotting went we did not see anything other than a few insects and were even told by the guides that there is no longer wildlife in the jungle just birds which you wouldn’t see. This again was a variation from what the itinerary says which I feel they shouldn’t use as a selling point if it contradicts the trip itself.
Review the hiker Laos
We went on a 2 day, 1 night tour called the “wilderness trail” when in Luang Namtha. We left the office around 9:10am to go to the morning market to collect food which we would eat over the 2 days. The local guide was a nice man although the English was broken but this was not a problem for us. We went on a trek through the jungle which was great and had some delicious food in banana leaves for lunch and a fire was lit to cook the fish. The camp was a simple Bamboo hut with a fire and a table. It was a great experience to sleep outside in the jungle overnight with only a small river to wash in. The locals from the villages helped to prepare food but did not speak English so no communication was exchanged only smiles. We foraged for foods and learnt about the different plants which can cure illness. The final day we trekked back to a village and got transport back. A few things could have improved our experience, 1. The guide could have offered more in terms of drinks. The free water included in the itinerary over 2 days - 4 bottles between two people were provided. Due to the heat, on the second day we ran out and we’re asked if we wanted boiled water from the river - which we said yes - then we just didn’t get any. We asked where the water was, as the guides all had their bottles refilled we were told “it’s finished” and were encouraged to buy some from a local village which frankly was not acceptable. We refused to pay and explained the included part of what we paid for as shown on the itinerary which caused small tension which we felt was not really fair. 2. We paid $96 per person as we were on a tour with just two people but the second group which were supposed to stay in a banana leaf “basic build your own” camp ended up with us throughout the whole first day, night and the day after (reasons were it was going to rain which it didn’t). So the couple who had paid for the build your own camp experience didn’t actually get what they paid for, they paid less than us and got the same experience as us. This was disappointing as the price could have been split between 4 people and not 2 which was more expensive. Finally, the brochure states that you will walk with the guides who will tell you about the nature and also you can go “wildlife spotting”. As far as the wildlife spotting went we did not see anything other than a few insects and were even told by the guides that there is no longer wildlife in the jungle just birds which you wouldn’t see. This again was a variation from what the itinerary says which I feel they shouldn’t use as a selling point if it contradicts the trip itself.
Written March 6, 2023
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maria ryan
Allentown, PA63 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
If you are able to read any of my reviews that I have written along the way you would soon see I am very much a positive review writer. This review will be different.
It has been over a week since we came off of our 2 day jungle trek/kayak experience. I am still unable to sit comfortably and we are now in Vietnam and have had to cancel our motorbike excursions because my coccyx bone is quite bruised from the less than adequate equipment that was available for my trip down the river. Our first boat was patched on land, with little success, as a short distance down river we were without air and my guide was unable to steer clear of the rocks. We made it to a local village where we swapped out boats but by the time it was carried to the water’s edge it needed more air. And yes, we got in the boat and before long my guide was sitting in more water than I (And I sat in quite a bit of water.) and again, was unable to navigate around the rocks, so inevitably, my bottom was continually banged into the rocks where we stayed until my guide got out and spun us off the rock.
It could have been such an enjoyable paddle down the river, even in the downpouring rain, but because this company does not pride themselves in having quality gear, it was a very long kayak trip and I am still paying the price for it. For this reason, I would not recommend this group at all.
On a positive note, the food that was prepared in the jungle was quite delicious and very impressive. Also, our stay in a local village was also quite remarkable, so if you are only trekking, consider them, but if you are doing something where you need their equipment, do yourself a favor and steer clear.
It has been over a week since we came off of our 2 day jungle trek/kayak experience. I am still unable to sit comfortably and we are now in Vietnam and have had to cancel our motorbike excursions because my coccyx bone is quite bruised from the less than adequate equipment that was available for my trip down the river. Our first boat was patched on land, with little success, as a short distance down river we were without air and my guide was unable to steer clear of the rocks. We made it to a local village where we swapped out boats but by the time it was carried to the water’s edge it needed more air. And yes, we got in the boat and before long my guide was sitting in more water than I (And I sat in quite a bit of water.) and again, was unable to navigate around the rocks, so inevitably, my bottom was continually banged into the rocks where we stayed until my guide got out and spun us off the rock.
It could have been such an enjoyable paddle down the river, even in the downpouring rain, but because this company does not pride themselves in having quality gear, it was a very long kayak trip and I am still paying the price for it. For this reason, I would not recommend this group at all.
On a positive note, the food that was prepared in the jungle was quite delicious and very impressive. Also, our stay in a local village was also quite remarkable, so if you are only trekking, consider them, but if you are doing something where you need their equipment, do yourself a favor and steer clear.
Written January 21, 2024
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R_Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden4,617 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Excellenta agency.
First of all, I would not recommend trecking if its raining a lot. Path will be very hard to walk on due to slippery mud.
We hiked for two days with our very nice guide Jug and two local guides. We had a wonderful adventure with so many things to experience and wonderful views!
The hike was "moderate", well both days it went up up up for one hour or so. We thought it was very hard.. Had to take a lot of breaks..
Our guides cooked fantastic meals, from local market and from the forest.
We really get to experience the forest and djungel in a authentic way.
We camped overnight in bambu huts, they provide thin mattress, sleeping bags and mosquito nets.
It's quite slippery and you walk over several streams over and over.
We had a wonderful time!
First of all, I would not recommend trecking if its raining a lot. Path will be very hard to walk on due to slippery mud.
We hiked for two days with our very nice guide Jug and two local guides. We had a wonderful adventure with so many things to experience and wonderful views!
The hike was "moderate", well both days it went up up up for one hour or so. We thought it was very hard.. Had to take a lot of breaks..
Our guides cooked fantastic meals, from local market and from the forest.
We really get to experience the forest and djungel in a authentic way.
We camped overnight in bambu huts, they provide thin mattress, sleeping bags and mosquito nets.
It's quite slippery and you walk over several streams over and over.
We had a wonderful time!
Written October 11, 2022
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Merel d
5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
After some research, we decided to go for an experience with The Hiker. The money goes directly back into the environment and ethnic minorities that you visit during the trekking.
We had a great experience with The Hiker, entirely thanks to our guide Thone. We went for the 2D/1N. Including 1 day of trekking and 1 day of kayaking. We spent the night in a Homestay, where we had incredibly delicious food. By the way, the delicious food was part of the entire experience. Thone is not only a good guide, but also a fantastic cook. All in all, highly recommended!
We had a great experience with The Hiker, entirely thanks to our guide Thone. We went for the 2D/1N. Including 1 day of trekking and 1 day of kayaking. We spent the night in a Homestay, where we had incredibly delicious food. By the way, the delicious food was part of the entire experience. Thone is not only a good guide, but also a fantastic cook. All in all, highly recommended!
Written October 5, 2023
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brenny619
Edmonton, Canada2 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Challenging hikes all 3 days, it is hard climbs and descents. Dense jungle and bush so there were not many viewpoints. Slept in a tent both nights (not the cleanest), first night was by a trickle of water, second was not near water at all (high up with beautiful view of stars).
Food was amazing and prepared in banana leaves and with jungle ingredients (Same meal each day). All the guides were friendly and helpful.
Looking back on the description we really didn't receive what was stated. Didn't sleep near streams (no creek to bathe in). No coffee or tea. Didn't learn about jungle wildlife or plants. No bamboo tool making (drinking glasses). Didn't build own shelter. Had to purchase own water in village. Villages were just a pit stop with no interaction with locals.
Overall still a great positive experience, just expected more now that we look back.
Food was amazing and prepared in banana leaves and with jungle ingredients (Same meal each day). All the guides were friendly and helpful.
Looking back on the description we really didn't receive what was stated. Didn't sleep near streams (no creek to bathe in). No coffee or tea. Didn't learn about jungle wildlife or plants. No bamboo tool making (drinking glasses). Didn't build own shelter. Had to purchase own water in village. Villages were just a pit stop with no interaction with locals.
Overall still a great positive experience, just expected more now that we look back.
Written February 15, 2018
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tompanilsson
Malmö, Sweden60 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We joined the tour called "The Wild Explorer" that lasted 3 days and 2 nights. As promised this tour was an adventure with building our own camping sites and sleeping under the stars. The guide was very skilled and entertaining. However, the hiking through the djungle did not provide any opportunities for wildlife spotting and very few other points of interest. The hiking was challenging and it felt like we sometimes were in a rush to get to the next camp site.
Written March 7, 2018
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Kirsten D
7 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
I would definitly recommend to book a trekking at The Hiker. The service is excellent! I did a 3 daytrekking, with 1 night in the jungle and 1 night in a homestay. We were 4 people, so we got 2 guides from The Hiker who spoke English and 1 local guide from a hilltribe village. The food cooked by the guides was wonderful. I felt safe the entire trip, the guides were always gentle and willing to help with any kind of problem. A big shout out to Xai, Jiay and Mi! Thank you for the best experience ever!
Written December 16, 2023
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Should I bring my own sleeping bag for the Wild Thrill Trek in February?
Written February 2, 2019
The Hiker
Luang Namtha, Laos
Dear Pete,
You don't have to bring your own sleeping bag for the hike, we provide you all necessary camping gears included: Sleeping bag, mattress, mosquito net, or even a backpack, but you will carry the gears by yourself.
Have a nice day
Tom.
Written February 3, 2019
I would like to know if someone háce the actual prices If 2 day one Night treeking att luang namhta.
Thank you;;
Written December 12, 2018
The prices are on their website
Written December 13, 2018
Ciao, vorrei sapere se il trekking kayak è adatto ad una bimba di 9 anni
Grazie
Elisa
Written February 26, 2017
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