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2 Day Combo |  Trekking & KAYAKING/RAFTING 

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 Namha River

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

Tour Highlights


  • Kayaking/Rafting through the gorgeous NamHa River
  • Trekking through the NamHa NPA
  • Jungle Style Meals
  • Visit Minority Villages
  • Accommodations: 
    • Homestay or eco-lodge at Nalan village
   

Tour overview

  • Immerse yourself in a primeval world of ancient primary rainforest and ancient jungle surroundings
  • Enjoy authentic Lao-style food, prepared using jungle techniques with the resources of the jungle
  • Cross sparkling streams by fallen trees or stepping stones under the canopies of mighty old-growth trees
  • Wander through a rich mosaic of cultivated lands, hidden from the outside world in pockets of dense rainforest      
  • Experience and explore village life by spending the night at a homestay or eco-lodge as a guest of the Khmu people
  • Watch dramatic scenery unfold while paddling downriver, tackling exciting rapids and visiting remote communities
   

program DETAILS


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​DAY 1
TREKKING (NAMHA NPA)


​Departure: 9:00 am
Return: 3-4:00 pm (at Nalan village)

Duration: 4-5 hours trek
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
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Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour code: DL-2-TK-NH

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TIMETABLE

Morning
Meet up at 9:00 am at the Discovering Laos office and catch a  tuk-tuk ride to the morning market to gather fresh supplies before taking you to the start of the trail in NamHa NPA for 10:00 am. The hike leads you across hills and valleys of dense primary rainforest immersed in the wild jungle environment. Our guides will identify various plants and trees, and explain how they are used by the local indigenous people. 

Midday
We stop for a delicious and authentic Lao-style jungle picnic. Watch and lean as our guides prepare the meal using the fresh supplies and some natural resources of the jungle cooked and served in bamboo!

Afternoon
Continue on the trail through lush rainforest, using stepping stones crossing sparkling streams while sheltered by the canopies of huge and impressive trees. Further on the primary forest opens up to reveal a rich mosaic of cultivated lands passing through tall fields of rattan, cardamom and banana plants. Upon reaching a high ridge with enchanting views across hills we see the Nalan village of the Khmer people and your home for the night. 

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​​DAY 2
​KAYAKING/RAFTING


​Departure: 9:00 am
Finish: 4-5:00 pm (Discovering Laos office)
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Duration: 5-6 hours kayaking/rafting
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Difficulty: Easy-Moderate   
Tour code: DL-2-TK-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning
Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and a hearty village breakfast made fresh by your guides. After breakfast we meet up at the riverside behind the eco-lodge and, after basic instructions on kayak or rafting techniques and safety, we begin paddling down to glorious river and soon find ourselves speeding through the first few rapids.

Midday
After passing by villagers fishing in the river and paddling to your hearts' content we stop off further downriver to visit another charming Khmer tribe at Nalan Tai village, and enjoy another delicious Lao picnic lunch. 

Afternoon
Back on the river tackling each exciting rapids to watch dramatic scenery unfold, as steep jungle covers hills rise almost vertically on each side. We land at the tranuquil Nam Roy village of the Lantan people. Learn about their unique methods of natural dying and bamboo paper making. Back on the river, the current quickens and we join the mighty Namtha River. We reach the HouyLeuat village and the end of our kayaking adventure. 

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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 $60/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $194/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
  • Accommodation
    • Mosquito net, pillow, blanket
  • Meals (4 meals)
  • Drinking Water
  • ​Helmet, Lifejacket & Drybag
  • National Park Fee
  • Community distribution
  • Government taxes and fees
WHAT TO BRING?
  • Comfortable hiking footwear
  • Long trousers/pants
  • Swimwear, Towel & Sandals or water shoes 
  • Sunscreen, Hat, Sunglasses
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Rain jacket (rainy season June-Sep)
  • Warm clothes (winter Oct-March)
  • Head-torch or flashlight 
  • Toilet paper & personal medicines
  • Cash (for handicraft & extras) 
Note: Warm clothes for the evening and night is advisable during the winter, between Oct-March and especially to change into for the tuk-tuk ride back to the office after kayaking.

​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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