LUANG PRABANG KAYAKING TRIPS ON NAM PA RIVER

Name: LUANG PRABANG KAYAKING TRIPS ON NAM PA RIVER
Uploaded: 2015-01-26T03:46:36+07:00
Duration: 4 min 30 s
Description: This kayaking trip on the Nam Pa River is perfect for those who have limited time but want to get into some remote villages and forest. This small river in the rugged mountain ranges north of Luang Prabang offers some great rapids besides relaxed paddling: ideal for birdwatchers and those who are interested in the local tropical flora.

Destinations:

LUANG PRABANG BAN KOK MUANG BAN KOK WAN BAN PAK PA

Duration 1 Days

Tour Type Private Tour

Available Daily

Language English

Overview

This kayaking trip on the Nam Pa River is perfect for those who have limited time but want to get into some remote villages and forest. This small river in the rugged mountain ranges north of Luang Prabang offers some great rapids besides relaxed paddling: ideal for birdwatchers and those who are interested in the local tropical flora.

Tour Route Map

Option 1: Luang Prabang Kayaking Trips On Nam Pa River: Laos Kayaking Tours in Luang Prabang for Half day tour

We start kayaking at Ban Bo Hae, 1-hour drive from Luang Prabang. This can be done in the morning or in the afternoon.
Approximately 1 hour transfer/2 ½ hours kayaking.

Option 2: Luang Prabang Kayaking Trips On Nam Pa River: Ban Kok Muang – Ban Kok Wan – Ban Pak Pa – Luang Prabang Kayaking Tours

We depart from our office in Luang Prabang. It takes us 1 ½ hour drive to the starting point at Ban Kok Muang. Before kayaking, we walk around to the Hmong village of Kok Muang. It is characteristic for the Hmong, originally being highland residents, to build firm wooden houses on the ground. You will have the opportunity to meet them and get some insight into their way of living.

Villager of Ban Pak Pa. Descending the Nam Pa by inflatable kayak takes us into a beautiful mountainous landscape, passing by numerous villages along the way. After a picnic lunch on the riverside nearby Kok Wan village, then paddling gets very exciting: continuous rapids up to the intermediate level make this day a unique paddling adventure – our experienced guides always being there to assist you.

The trip ends in the village of Ban Pak Pa (the police training school), where a pick-up awaits for transfer of half an hour to Luang Prabang.
Approximately: 1 ½ hour transfer / 5 hours kayaking.

End of the trip!

Note:
The Nam Pa is very low and slow during the dry season. The trip is best from July to October, but requires experienced kayaker. It can be done in the dry season, but with not much fun.

What to bring:
Hat, sun-screen, swim suit and sarong for bathing, shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent

Include :

Water
Meals
English speaking guide
Transportation

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