1 Day Kayak Namtha River-Make Funny, Exiting & Challenge
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.
ITINERARY. Approx. 4-5 hours, 20 Km
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) at Sop 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 Houylued village, a tuk-tuk awaits our arrival for the transfer back to the town at around 4-5:00pm.
Detailed info & Pricing:
- Tour ID: NT-KY-01
- River: Namtha River
- Departure: Daily
- Paddle approx.: 4-5 hours, 20 Km
- Difficulty level: Moderate adventure
Pricing:
- 2 Pax Price US$ 96/Pax.
- 3 Pax Price US$ 75/Pax.
- 4 Pax Price US$ 65/Pax.
- 5 Pax Price US$ 60/Pax.
- 6 Pax Price US$ 55/Pax.
Note:
The price varies according to the number of participants. The price decreases as more tourists book the same tour!
If you stay with us at Phou Iu III Bungalows, you’ll receive a 5% discount.
Price Include:
- An experienced government certified, English speaking tour guide.
- Covered transport with an experienced certified driver.
- Kayaks & river equipment.
- Meals & drinking water during the trip.
- Community distribution.
- Government Taxes and charges.
Optional:
- Pocket money.
- Snacks, fruit, your own bottle of water.
- Your own medicine if you need it.
- Sandals or flip flops.
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.
