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The day of paddling takes us through the thick, in parts old-growth forest of the Nam Ha NPA. A picnic lunch and a refreshing swim mark mid-day. We arrive in the village in the afternoon and take sometimes to look around the village and visit with the inhabitants. In order to distribute the benefit between villagers, trips alternate overnight stays between the lodges of Ban Nam Goy and Ban Nalan Tai (Khmu,) Ban Nam Goy (Lanten). That evening enjoy a typical village dinner cooked over an open fire
Approximately: 1 hour transfer/ 5 hours kayaking
After a leisurely breakfast continue down river. The section of the river will reveal the best forest views and the most exciting rapids of the trip. Arriving at the confluence of the Nam Tha River paddle down the Nam Tha for a way before arriving at the Khmu village of Ban Sop Sim where your transport back to Luang Namtha will be waiting you. The optional return by river is in a traditional motor boat operated by area villagers. On your way up the river you will may see water birds along the banks of the river and make your last pass along the border of the Nam Ha Protected Area. If you’ve chosen to return by pick-up truck, the road may be a bit bumpy and dusty.
Approximately: 5 hours kayaking/1 hour transfer
Note:
• Nam Ha is best for rafting from July to November, for kayaking from July to December. Low water levels from January – June may make kayaking rocky.
• Return by boat may not be possible from March- June and a return by pick-up may not be possible July – September.
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| Price per person |
| Return by truck |
NT-K-24.1 |
Rreturn by boat|
NT-K-24.2 |
| 1 person |
151 US$ |
180 US$ |
| 2 persons |
88 US$ |
109 US$ |
| 3 persons |
81 US$ |
99 US$ |
| 4 persons |
67 US$ |
85 US$ |
| 5 persons |
59 US$ |
73 US$ |
| 6 persons |
53 US$ |
67 US$ |
| 7 persons |
49 US$ |
63 US$ |
| 8 persons |
46 US$ |
58 US$ |
| Private surcharge per group |
50 US$ |
60 US$ |
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Where does your money go?
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 : Green Discovery, overhead, equipment costs, marketing, product development, profit 23% |
 : Villager 19% |
 : Guides, drivers, restaurant 30% |
 : Nam Ha NPA 9% |
 : Community Based Tourism Development Fund 6% |
 : Taxes 13% |
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: Green Discovery, overhead, equipment costs, marketing, product development, profit 23% |
: Villager 16% |
: Guides, drivers, restaurant 35% |
: Nam Ha NPA 7% |
: Community Based Tourism Development Fund 6% |
: Taxes 13% |
Depart from: |
Green Discovery Laos, Luang Namtha office |
Arrival at: |
Luang Namtha
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Start time: |
9:30 am |
End at: |
5:00 pm |
Duration: |
2 days |
Departure date: |
Daily |
Activities: |
Kayaking/rafting |
kayaking Grade: |
2-easy |
River Grade: |
1-easy/2-3 intermediate depending on river level |
Transport: |
Kayak/raft, private songthaew |
Accommodation: |
Village home-stay |
Meals: |
From lunch day 1 to lunch day 2
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What to bring: |
Hat, sun-screen, clothes/shoes to get wet, warm change of clothes for the evening, mosquito repellent, sarong for bathing
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What is included: |
Water, meals, English speaking guide, river equipment, accommodation and transport as listed above, permit and entrance fees, service charge, government tax
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The Nam Ha Protected Area takes its name from this river. The Nam Ha Experience can be one of rapids and white water in the rainy season but for most of the year the verdant forested banks, colorful water birds and the occasional troop of monkeys are the main attractions. You will be paddling exciting but manageable 2 to 3 grade rapids. Low water levels from January to June may make kayaking rocky.
