​COMBO - 2 days (1 day trekking & 1 day kayaking/rafting)

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Kayak or Raft through the gorgeous Namtha River (1 Day)
  • Trek through Namha NPA (1 Day)
  • Jungle-style Meals
  • Visit Minority Villages
  • Accommodation: Homestay or eco-lodge at the 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 head-on the mighty Namtha river, as you tackle exciting rapids set against a backdrop of dramatic natural 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: 9:00am
Finish: 3-4:00pm (Houy Leuat village)

Duration: 4-5 hours kayak/rafting
Lunch Break 
Dinner
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Difficulty: Easy-Moderate   
Tour code: DL-2-KT-NT

TIMETABLE

Morning
We meet up the Discovering Laos office for 9.00am and catch a tuk-tuk ride to the kayaking starting point on the Namtha river. After some basic instructions in kayaking techniques and health and safety we start paddling downriver. After 2 hours of blissful 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 rejoin the river.

Midday
After tackling a series of exciting rapids, we stop off at a serene location on the riverbank for a well-earned rest and tasty Lao picnic lunch! 

Afternoon
Back on the river the current takes us by several picturesque Khmu villages, with the opportunity to see in practice how important the river is to the livelihood of the minority people. Soon after the current quickens and we paddle on navigating through yet more exciting 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
Explore the village and meet the local people or, as highly recommended, take a refreshing dip in the river. Later, after a delicious Lao dinner, enjoy a drink with the locals or if you feel like relaxing then head straight to bed at your homestay or eco-lodge.
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DAY 2
​TREKKING
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Departure: 9:00am
Return: 4-5:00pm (Discovering Laos office)

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

TIMETABLE

Morning
Wake up to the sounds of the village life with a hearty breakfast, laid on by your ever-attentive guides. After breakfast at around 10.00am we begin hiking on the trail up through hills enveloped in groves of
bamboo.

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 trail we continue on 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 a ride back to Luang Namtha, reaching the Discovering Laos office by approximately 3.00pm.

​NAMHA NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AREA MAP

*Click on the map for a larger view to zoom
Map Key:
Red: Indigenous villages 
Dark Blue: Namtha River (Kayak/Raft)
Beige: Main road 
​Brown: Secondary road 
Yellow: Walking trail
Blue: Namha River
PRICE OF THE TOUR

The price ranges from $57/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $176/person (USD) for 1 Pax.

The price varies according to the number of participants and time of year. The price decreases as more visitors book the same tour!

Contact us to check the availability of a tour & the number of people who 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. You'll receive a quick response from Vanxai Inyasone, owner of Discovering Laos. There is also a contact request form down below if you prefer to send us an email.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
  • Vehicle transport
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Local Minority guide
  • Accommodation
  • Mosquito net, pillow, blanket
  • Drinking Water
  • Meals (four meals covered)
  • ​Helmet & Lifejacket
  • ​Drybag use
  • National Park Fee
  • Community distribution
  • Government Taxes and charges
WHAT TO BRING
  • Comfortable hiking footwear
  • Long trousers/pants
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Hat
  • Rain jacket (rainy season June-Sep)
  • Warm clothes (winter Oct-March)
  • Sandals or water shoes 
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Head-torch or flashlight 
  • Tissues or toilet paper 
  • Necessary medicines
  • Cash (for handicraft & extras) 

Note: Warm clothes for the evening and night is advisable during the winter, between Oct-March.

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