Kayaking or Rafting for 3 days on the Namha and Namtha river, Namha National Park

3 Day Kayaking/Rafting | Namha & Namtha Rivers

Tour Highlights

Kayaking/Rafting through the gorgeous NamHa & Namtha Rivers
Lao-style picnics

Visit Minority Villages
Accommodations:
Homestay at Nalan or eco-lodge at Houy Leuat & Nalan Village

Tour overview

Experience the power of the NamHa River as you tackle one thrilling rapid after another, set against a backdrop of dramatic natural scenery at the heart of the NamHa NPA. During the wet season the Namha river is one of the fastest flowing in Luang Namtha province.
Face head-on the mighty Namtha River: the largest river in the province of Luang Namtha. Providing excellent kayaking thrills year-round.
Discover the enchanting natural world hidden deep with the primary rainforests of NamHa NPA.
Experience village life by spending two nights at a homestay or eco-lodge as a guest of the Khmu people at two separate and unique villages.
Enjoy Lao food at picturesque riverside locations, prepared by your guides using the jungle resources and traditional bushcraft methods.
Watch dramatic scenery unfold while paddling downriver, tackling exciting rapids and visiting remote communities on the way.

program DETAILS

DAY 1
KAYAKING/RAFTING

Departure: 9:00 am
Finish: 3:00 pm (Nalan village)

Duration: 4-5 hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour code: DL-3-K-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning
We meet at the Discovering Laos office at 9:00 am and hop aboard a tuk-tuk, which takes us directly to Tha Sae village and the start of our river adventure. Following basic instructions on paddling techniques and safety we begin paddling down the gorgeous NamHa river, flowing directly through the heart of the protected biodiversity and conservation area.

Afternoon
After paddling down the fast-flowing river through exciting rapids we find a picturesque riverside setting for a Lao picnic lunch and, as highly recommended by all, a refreshing swim in the river. Back on the river the current quickens and we encounter a thrilling series of rapids, set against a backdrop of outstanding natural beauty, as lush jungle rises steeply from the riverbank and the air is filled with the sounds of wildlife. By 4:00 pm we reach Nalan village of the Khmu people, a remote settlement deep in the jungle and our home for the night.

Evening
After meeting the locals and exploring the village you can take a dip in the river and relax. At 7:00 pm a delicious Lao dinner will be served, after which spend time socializing with the locals or head straight to bed at the comfortable eco-lodge or, as a gust of a Nalan family at their homestay.

DAY 3
NAMTHA RIVER

Departure: 10:00 am
Return: 3-4:00 pm (Discovering Laos office)

Duration: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast & lunch

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour code: DL-3-K-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning
Wake up to a tasty Lao breakfast and drinks, freshly prepared as always by our cheerful guides. At 10:00 am we start paddling downriver past a rustic landscape carved into a rich mosaic of cultivated jungles.

Afternoon
After stopping off to visit a couple of quaint Khmu villages we stop on the river for a lunchtime picnic.Leaving behind the rice paddies and cultivated jungles, the river suddenly widens and the steep hills rising above become dense with lush tropical forest. Soon after we are tackling a dizzying number of exciting rapids, before reaching Hat Naleng village. We then return to the office by tuck-tuk for 4-5:00 pm.

-DAY 2
NAMHA & NAMTHA RIVERS

Departure: 10:00 am
Finish: 3-4:00 pm (Houyleuat village)

Duration: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Tour code: DL-3-K-NH

TIMETABLE

Morning
Wake up to the sound of village life with a tasty Lao breakfast and hot drink. At 10:00 am we begin paddling downriver, easing ourselves into the day with a couple of short visits to Khmu riverside villages. Soon after we find ourselves paddling through a dramatic cascade of roaring rapids.

Afternoon
As on the previous day we find a calm stretch of water and stop at a scenic spot for another delicious Lao picnic. After lunch we continue paddling downriver; the stunning beauty of the Namha landscape opens before us, as stretches of calm water offer the chance to spot tropical birds and aquatic wildlife. Before long the current grows in strength. We speed through a series of rapids and fast-flowing channels before emerging on the mighty Namtha River. By 3-4:00 pm we reach Houay Leuat village, our place to stay for the night.

Evening
At 7:00 pm our guides will have prepared and be ready to serve an authentic Lao dinner. Later that night, drift to sleep to the sounds of the jungle in our eco-lodge, or at a village homestay.

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!

The price ranges from $91/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $250/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
7 Meals & Drinking Water
Accommodation
- Mosquito net, pillow, blanket
Helmet, Lifejacket & Dry-bag
National Park Fee
Community distribution
Government Taxes and fees

WHAT TO BRING?

Swimwear, shorts and tops
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
Mosquito repellent
Warm clothes (winter Oct-March)
Towel, sandals or water shoes
Head-torch or flashlight
Tissues or toilet paper
Personal medicines & toiletries
Money (for handicrafts or extra drinks)

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.