kayak/Rafting - 2 days
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Kayak or Raft through the gorgeous Namtha River for 2 days
- Lao-style picnics
- Visit Minority Villages
- Accommodation: Homestay or eco-lodge at the Houy Leuat Village
TOUR Overview
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program DETAILS
DAY 1 KAYAK/RAFT Departure: 9:00am Finish: 4:00pm (Houy Leuat village) Duration: 5-6 hours kayak/raft Lunch Break Dinner Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Tour code: DL-2-K-NT TIMETABLE Morning We meet up at the Discovering Laos office for 9:00am, before taking a short tuk-tuk ride to the start of our river adventure. Following some basic instructions on kayaking techniques and safety we begin paddling on the Namtha river, impressively large with much room to manoeuver After a couple hours of fun and exploration we moor at the riverbank of Sop Tud village of the Lantan village. Here you have a unique opportunity to witness the minority people at work on their truly fascinating handcraft projects. Midday Paddling downriver we soon reach a cascade of rousing rapids, after which the current slows to reveal the perfect riverside location for a delicious Lao-style picnic. Afternoon After lunch the mighty Namtha river carries us through a dramatic series of rapids and past several quaint Khmu villages. Before, at last, we reach our home for the night: the Khmu village of Houy Leuat. Evening After meeting the locals and taking a tour of the village, we have the chance to take some rest, swim in the river, or explore the local area. At 7:00pm a traditional Lao lunch will be served by our ever-attentive guides, after which feel free to retire to your homestay or eco-lodge for relaxation or spend a few hours socializing with the locals. |
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DAY 2 KAYAK/RAFT Departure: 10:00am Return: 4:00pm (Discovering Laos office) Duration: 4-5 hours kayak/raft Breakfast Lunch Break Difficulty: Easy-Moderate Tour code: DL-2-K-NT TIMETABLE Morning Wake up the delightful sounds of everyday village life with a warming Lao breakfast and hot drink. At around 10:00am we get back on the water and start paddling downriver beside a rich mosaic of exquisitely lands and secondary jungle. Along the way we have the chance to stop off at delightful Khmu villages, dotted seamlessly along the riverbanks. Midday After paddling further downriver enjoying the passing scenery we soon come upon a scenic riverside picnic spot, where we stop for a mouthwatering Lao picnic. Afternoon We soon leave behind the cultivated jungles and rice paddies and enter a world rich in wildlife, framed by imposing hills of lush green vegetation. Before long the river widens and the current grows stronger, carrying us through several dramatic rapids, before dropping us Hat Naleng village at approximately 3:30pm. From there we hop on the waiting tuk-tuk for an invigorating ride back to the Discovering Laos office. |
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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
Blue: Namha River
Yellow: Walking trail
Red: Indigenous villages
Dark Blue: Namtha River (Kayak/Raft)
Beige: Main road
Brown: Secondary road
Blue: Namha River
Yellow: Walking trail
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PRICE OF THE TOUR
The price ranges from $53/person (USD) for 8+ Pax to $163/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
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WHAT TO BRING
- Swimwear
- Shorts and top
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Hat
- 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 strongly advisable during the winter between Oct-March and especially to change into for the tuk-tuk ride back to the office.
