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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 some time 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 we 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 Hat Yawng where the villagers will host you in their lodge.
Approximately: 5 hours kayaking
The third day is spent on the Nam Tha River, which flows through a more densely populated and cultivated landscape. Upon reaching Ban Hat Nalaeng, the group is met by a pick-up for transport back to Luang Namtha. The optional return by river is in a traditional motor boat operated by area villagers.
Approximately: 1 hour transfer or 1 hour long tail boat/ 6 hours kayaking/ 1 hour long tail boat
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.
• Nam Tha is best for rafting from July to November, for kayaking all year round
• 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-25.1
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Rreturn by boat|
NT-K-25.2 |
| 1 person |
208 US$ |
252 US$ |
| 2 persons |
124 US$ |
147 US$ |
| 3 persons |
117 US$ |
134 US$ |
| 4 persons |
98 US$ |
126 US$ |
| 5 persons |
86 US$ |
113 US$ |
| 6 persons |
78 US$ |
104 US$ |
| 7 persons |
73 US$ |
97 US$ |
| 8 persons |
69 US$ |
90 US$ |
| Private surcharge per group |
69 US$ |
84 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 26% |
 : Guides, drivers, restaurant, boat 26% |
 : Nam Ha NPA 6% |
 : Community Based Tourism Development Fund 6% |
 : Taxes 13% |
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: Green Discovery, overhead, equipment costs, marketing, product development, profit 23% |
: Villager 20% |
: Guides, drivers, restaurant, boat 32% |
: Nam Ha NPA 6% |
: 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: |
3 days |
Departure days: |
Daily |
Activities: |
Kayaking/rafting, boat if chosen return by boat |
Trekking Grade: |
2-easy |
River Grade: |
1-easy/2-3 intermediate depending on river level |
Transport: |
Kayak/raft, boat if chosen return by boat |
Accommodation: |
Village home-stay |
Meals: |
From lunch day 1 to lunch day 3
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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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