Difficulty: Easy - Moderate

Trip Overview

Come join an adventure & challenge yourself kayaking on the Nam Tha River! We will explore colorfully dressed ethnic minorities along the river such as: Black Tai, Mien Hmong (Lanten) & Mon-Khmer (Khmu). Each group has distinct ways of life & culture, which can be experienced on our adventure. During your journey, you may be able to see diverse wildlife and paddle many exciting rapids.

The day begins at the boat landing with basic paddle and equipment instruction before taking to the river in single or double kayaks.

Itinerary

• 8:30 am: Make sure you arrive at our office to prepare for your trekking
• 9:00 am: Meeting with your guide and departure from the office by Tuk-Tuk

The day begins with some basic paddling instructions and a safety  briefing before we take to the river in kayaks. The Nam Tha meanders through a variety of forest types, inhabited by wildlife, including tigers, barking deer and a great variety of birds.

We reach the border of the Nam Ha Protected Area at the Lanten village of Ban Sope Tud. Various sets of exciting but safe rapids lead up to a lunch break of delicious, local food served on banana leaves near the riverside

After this typical Lao picnic, there is time for relaxation and a refreshing swim. The next paddling stretch takes the group to the Khmu village of Ban Huay lert. Kayaking continues through lush scenery and ends after the confluence of the Nam Ha and Nam Tha Rivers. Here, a pick-up takes us back to Luang Namtha.

Please let us know if you are vegetarian!

Prices

Service:

Private Tour: Prices available upon request, indicate group size

Private tour with Minvan Service 1 person 100.00 USD

Price included;

• Travel permits and taxes,
• English speaking guide,
• assistant guide from village,
• first aid,
• conservation fund, 
• Lunch,
• Drinking water,
• Local permission,
• all entrance fees,
• first aid kit,
• transportation
• helmet
• paddle
• kayak

Price Not included:

• Any additional drinks and tips