Invest
Entrepreneurs with a love of nature,
a long-term vision for sustainable ecotourism development
and an eye for a responsible investment are encouraged to apply.
Investment Opportunities
Hin Nam No National Park
Investment Highlights 2025
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Xe Bang Fai Cave – Ecolodge
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Xe Bang Fai Cave – Rock Climbing
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Xe Bang Fai Cave – Kayaking
Nam Et-Phou Louey National Park
Investment Highlights 2025
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Nam Nern Night Safari
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Phou Louey Trekking
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Pa Ling Archaeological Site
Khoun Xe
Nong Ma NPA
Investment Highlights 2025
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Trekking Expeditions into the Wild
Phou Khao Khouay National Park
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Tad Xai Waterfall
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Tad Leuk Waterfall
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Xoy Voy Waterfall & Plateau
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Phou Hin Phoun National Park
Investment Highlights 2025
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Nam Non Cave
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Kong Lor Cave. Ziplining
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Wild Gibbon Trek
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Laving-Lavern
NPA
Investment Highlights 2025
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Nam Thone-Pha Bang-Lavern Trekking (Phou Sang and Huai Sa-Ngi Waterfalls and Xe Bang Hieng River Camping)
Nakai-Nam Theun National Park
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Wild Elephant Tours
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Nam Xot Night Safari
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Khoun Waterfall & On River
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Yord Nam Mo-Phou Sam Soum NPA
Investment Highlights 2025
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Phou Sam Soum Viewpoint
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Steps for Cooperative Contract Applications
According to the Decision on Tourism in Forest Areas of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, No.1926, 03/06/2025,
steps for cooperative agreements are as follows:
01
Send Letter of Intent
Send a letter of intent (using form in the regulation) to the National Protected Area Management Division (PAMD), Lao Department of Forestry.
E-mail: [email protected]
02
Fill Out Application
Fill out application forms: Application form (Form #1″ that includes technical and financial proposal, Business Registration and Tax ID, Company description and CVs of owner, manager and experts. Please submit the application in hard copy directly to the PAMD office. Your documents will be stamped and you will receive a receipt slip.
03
Proposal Evaluation
Proposals will reviewed by relevant departments and evaluated using the application Evaluation Form (Form #1). Within 10 working days, you will receive a response on the initial proposal evaluation.
04
Proposal Evaluation
Ecotourism experience (company profile & expert staff 20%
Business vision, marketing strategy and itineraries/packages 20%
Involvement of local communities 20%
Benefits for conservation & environment 20%
Financial Plan & Terms & Conditions 20%
05
Village Consultations, Site Visit and Initial Environmental Evaluation
If the proposal is agreed to in principle, and MOU will be signed and a site visit, village consultations (Form #2), initial environmental examination (IEE), and feasibility study must be completed.
06
Final Approval & Contracting
Final approval will be announced 10 working days after receiving the final proposal. Contracting will follow a standarardized form(Form #3).
Document
“Decision on Tourism in Forest Areas”
Access important forms and learn more about tourism management and investment in Lao PDR forest areas.