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2 Day Combo | KAYAKING/RAFTING & Trekking


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Namtha River & Namha NPA 

Great for those who want a taste of both worlds! 
Two fun days covering trekking, kayaking and a cultural stay in the Houy Leuat village!

Tour Highlights


  • Kayaking/Rafting through the gorgeous Namtha River (Day 1)
  • Trekking through the NamHa NPA (Day 2)
  • Jungle Style Meals
  • Visit Minority Villages
  • Accommodations: 
    • Homestay or eco-lodge at Houy Leuat Village
   

Tour overview

  • The Namtha river is the largest river in the province of Luang Namtha and provides excellent kayaking thrills year-round. More exciting than the Namha river, great for avid kayakers wanting something less tame!
  • Face the mighty Namtha River head-on, as you tackle exciting rapids set against a backdrop of dramatic mountaneous scenery. 
  • Immerse yourself in a primeval world of ancient primary rainforest and learn about the different species.
  • Enjoy authentic Lao-style food, prepared using traditional techniques with the resources of the jungle.
  • Experience village life by spending the night at a homestay or eco-lodge as a guest of the Khmu people.
  • Wonder through a rich mosaic of cultivated lands, hidden from the outside world by dense groves of tall bamboo.
   

program DETAILS


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DAY 1
KAYAK/RAFTING


Departure: 9:00 am
Finish: 3-4:00 pm (Houy Leuat village)

Duration: 4-5 hours Trekking
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
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Difficulty: Easy-Moderate   
Tour code: DL-2-KT-NT

TIMETABLE

Morning
We meet at the Discovering Laos office for 9:00am. Our tuk-tuk service will drop us off at the start of the Namtha river. Following some basic instruction on kayaking techniques and safety we begin paddling on the downriver. After 2 hours kayaking we stop off at Sop Tud village of the Lantan people. After meeting the local people and learning about their culture and way of life we head back to our kayaks and re-join the river.

Midday
After tackling a series of exciting rapids, we stop off at a serene location on the riverbank for a well-earned Lao picnic lunch. Time for a water-flight.

Afternoon
Back on the river the current takes us by minority villages for some exploration. Soon after the current quickens and we paddle on through yet more rapids, set against a backdrop of outstanding natural beauty. By 3-4.00pm we reach the village of Houay Leuat, a charming settlement of the Khmu people.

Evening
After meeting the locals and taking a tour of the village, take time to relax, go for a refreshing swim in the river, or explore the local area. A traditional Lao dinner will be served, after which relax at your eco-lodge or homestay or spend a few hours socialising 

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DAY 2
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TREKKING


Departure: 9:00 am
Return: 4-5:00 pm (Discovering Laos)

​Duration: 5-6 hours trekking
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Difficulty: Easy-Moderate   
Tour code: DL-2-KT-NT

TIMETABLE

Morning
Wake up the sounds of the jungle and daily village life with a hot drink and a tasty Lao breakfast. After breakfast at around 10:00 am we begin hiking on the trail up through hills enveloped in groves of bamboo. Enjoy the tranquil hike listening to the magical sounds of the rainforest.

​Midday
As lunch time approaches you are joined by a guide
from one of the local villages. Watch and learn as your guides collect resources from the jungle for an authentic Lao lunch using traditional cooking techniques. 

Afternoon
Back on the river through an alternating landscape of exquisitely cultivated lands and dense tropical jungle. Before long we reach the beautifully farmed hillsides of Hat Yong village .From there we hop on a tuk-tuk for an invigorating ride back to Luang Namtha, reaching the Discovering Laos office by approximately 3-4.00pm

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Pricing

The price varies according to the number of participants and time of year. But will always decrease as more visitors book the same tour!
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The price ranges from $57/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $176/person (USD) for 1 Pax.

Contact us to check the availability of a tour & the number of people who may have already signed up for the tour for an accurate pricing.

​You can contact us directly now via WhatsApp +8562022990344 for pricing, booking, tour information and further inquiries. Or reach us via the contact request form below if you prefer to send us an email.
   
WHAT DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?
  • Vehicle transport
  • Local English speaking guide & assistant minority guide
  • Meals (4 jungle style meals!)
  • Jungle accommodation or tent 
  • Sleeping bag, & mosquito net 
  • Drinking Water
  • National Park Fee
  • Community distribution
  • Government Taxes and fees
WHAT TO BRING?
  • Comfortable hiking footwear
  • Long trousers/pants
  • Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Rain jacket (rainy season June-Sep)
  • Warm clothes (winter Oct-March)
  • Towel, sandals or watersheds
  • Head-torch or flashlight 
  • Toilet paper & personal medicines
  • Cash (for handicraft & extras) 
Note: Extra warm clothes for the evening and night is advisable during the winter, between Oct-March.

​NAMHA NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AREA MAP


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*Click on the map for a larger view to zoom
Map Key
​Yellow: Trekking trails 
Red: Indigenous villages 
Dark Blue: Namha River 
Beige: Main road 
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Brown: Secondary road 
Blue: Namtha River ​

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17A, Luang Namtha
Luang Namtha Province,
​Laos P.D.R.
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+856 20 22 99 03 44
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