2 Days Kayak Namtha River-Adventure, Experience of a lifetime
Trip Overview:
River is the large and provides excellent kayaking thrills year-round, as your tackle as you tackle in exciting rapid and whitewater, dramatic scenery between Nam Ha NPA and land for plantation area, fresh and delicious of Lao food for picnic lunch next to the bank of the river, discovery some villages which include multi-culture of minority group and overnight in Khmu village next to the Namtha river.
ITINERARY
Day 1: (Luang Namtha-Soptud-Sopsim-Huaylued)
At 9:00 am, meet the guide and driver at the office with briefly each other introduction before driving to the morning market to buy food supplies, then move to the kayaking start point. After a brief tutorial on saying techniques and safety, kayaking starts paddle with the calmly water before stopping to visit Lanten people (indigo color, paper maker) atSop Tud village, taking time to meet the locals and learn about their culture. Lunch will be stop somewhere in the bank of Namtha river. After lunch stopping, back on the river and start to paddle through the rapid, whitewater, both side of the river is surrounding by mountain. Further down river, we stop to visit Khmu people before reaching the Khmu village of Ban Houylued and overrnight in the eco-lodge next to the river.
Day 2: (Huaylued-Hatyong-Sinoudom-Hat Naleng)
The alum clock is a sound of everyday village life with a warming Lao breakfast and hot drink in the morning. Then we get back on the water and start paddle downriver beside a rich mosaic of exquisite lands and secondary jungle. Along the way we have the chance to stop off at delightful Khmu village of Ban Hatyong and Lao boat village of Ban Sinoudom. After paddling further downriver enjoying the passing scenery we soon come upon a scenic riverside where we stop for a mouthwatering Lao picnic. After lunch, keeping on kayak and the waves will carry us through several dramatic rapids until Hat Naleng village at approximately 3:30 pm. So a driver will for us and bring us back to the city.
Detailed info & Pricing:
- Tour ID: NT-KY-02
- River: Namtha River
- Departure: Daily
- Duration: 2 Days/1Night
- Paddle approx.: 4-5 hours/day
- Difficulty level: Moderate adventure
Pricing:
| Number of People | Price in US$ per Person |
| 1 | 153 |
| 2 | 96 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 82 |
| 5 | 76 |
| 6 | 71 |
| 7 | 65 |
| 8 | 62 |
Please 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.
Price Include:
- An experienced government certified, English speaking tour guide.
- Covered transport with an experienced certified driver.
- Accommodation (Eco-lodge/Homestay).
- Kayaks & river equipment.
- Meals & drinking water during the trip.
- Community distribution.
- Government Taxes and charges.
What to bring:
- A pair of shoes can get wet.
- A hat or cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Mosquito repellent/Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen.
- Toilet paper.
- Raincoat (in rainy season, June-Sep).
- Please wear appropriate suits during the kayak.
Optional:
- Pocket money.
- Snacks, fruit, your own bottle of water.
- Your own medicine if you need it.
- Sandals or flip flops.
Important Do’s & Don’ts:
- Do not give individual gifts or money to children.
- Ask before taking photos of people or spiritual items.
- Help keep the trails clean by not littering.
- Please purchase handicrafts but do not purchase antiques.
- Do not remove any archeological remains from the site of the ancient temples.
- Always stay with the guides
- Do not use drugs.
Other:
- Please let us know in advance if you are vegetarian or other allergic.
- Please be at our office at 8:30am.
- You are welcome to contact us beforehand if you have any questions.
