HDK J - Half-Day Kayaking - The Nam Khan River Explorer

Luang Prabang, Laos

TT
2 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 2 - 999
HDK J - Half-Day Kayaking - The Nam Khan River Explorer
Luang Prabang, Laos

2 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 2 - 999

About this trip

JOIN-IN:  HALF-DAY | PADDLE THROUGH THE JUNGLE


Head into the mountains and jungle outside of Luang Prabang to kayak down the Nam Khan River. During the rainy season you'll take an extended route on exciting, swifter water surrounded by lush vegetation. In the dry season, exposed banks allow us to stop for interesting sights along the way. 

Advanced Booking

 Must book 3 days before your start date or contact us to confirm any earlier booking. 

Cancellation Policy

- 3 days before the tour start date - 50% fee in addition to any 3rd party charges.

- 2 days before the tour start date - 75% fee in addition to any 3rd party charges.

- 1 day before the tour start date or NO SHOW - 100% fee

Refund amount to your credit card account would take 2-5 business days

What to bring?

- Hat and Sunglasses

- Fully charged Camera

- Sunblock

- Rain Gear (in season)

- Personal Toiletries

- Personal Medicine

- Small backpack to carry water and other belongings

- Small amount of cash for beers/soft drinks/tips/souvenirs/etc

MEETING POINT:

at 08:20 at Tiger Trail office on Thammamikalath Road near corner of Kingkitsarath Road, Ban That Luang (next to 525 Cocktail Bar and up from Villa Maly Boutique Hotel). 

Google Map ref V4MJ+RW Luang Prabang, Laos. https://g.page/TigerTrailTravel?share

Office Map https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PeKWI31MFdMC2Ux0hQ377RHJUWC4XYY9/view?usp=sharing

What’s included

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Drinking Water
  • Meal (s)
    as described in the itinerary
  • Transportation
    as described in the itinerary
  • Entrance Fess
    as described in the itinerary
  • Taxes & Travel Permit

What’s not included

  • Specialty drink & snack
  • Tips for guide

Available Packages

Minimum 2 person (Rate per person)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please book private trips if you have only 1 person for this tour. Tour will not be operated if the amount paid only for 1 person or send email to bookings@laos-adventures.com.

$65

Itinerary

Day 1
KAYAKING THE NAM KHAN RIVER

High water season, September to February:

You'll ride about 25 minutes to the Tiger Trail Adventure Camp on the banks of the Nam Khan River where we'll review kayaking basics and safety before heading down the river. Nam Khan River conditions vary widely.  

During the high water season the river is swollen, flowing well, and winds through stunning lush jungle, rice paddies, local villages, and elephant camps (where you might catch a glimpse of them splashing on the river banks).

This 20 km easy-medium run usually takes 3-4 hours with breaks. We'll end just under the Luang Prabang city bridge where we meet the truck for a 15 minute return ride. We have the option to make the route shorter to approx 9 km and 2 hours. Please ask our staff.


Low water season, March to August:

During the dry season the river is significantly lower and exposes white sand beaches and riverbanks where we can stop for photo ops, river-jumping from trees, and to visit Henri Mahout’s resting site in the jungle a short walk from the river. 

This 11 km easy run (including some rapids) usually takes about 3 hours with breaks. We'll beach the kayaks at a local's favorite spot, Geang Noun, before transferring you back to the city by vehicle.


MEETING POINT: at 08:20 at Tiger Trail Sales office on Sisavangvong Road (close to National Museum).

Your Organizer


TT
Tiger Trail Travel
2 reviews
Established in 2000 in Luang Prabang, Laos, Tiger Trail operates a colorful range of tours throughout the country. If family tours, custom adventures, bike journeys, trekking routes, home stay or kayaking,...we operate it all. OUR STRENGTH: PERSONALIZED TOURS We offer fully customized tours that will suit your specific needs and budget combining Laos with Thailand and neighboring countries. COMMUNITY-BASED TOURS Our Fair Trek program is the first community-based tourism initiative in Luang Prabang. Our tours are benefiting communities

Reviews

We were a group of 10 avid cyclists (MTB / Gravel) for whom Tiger Trails customised a varied point to point itinerary over 6 days early Oct north of Luang Prabang. Very good value. Advance organisation and communication was excellent. The team from Tiger Trails (drivers / riders) were exceptional people who, under some trying circumstances brought about by weather damaged routes, made a plan for every hurdle. Nothing was too much for them. Joyous, happy, ever smiling people and so willing to share their insights of their beautiful country. On the organisational part, nothing was a big issue, including last minute ticket bookings, hotel changes, and bike transfers. We'd definitely ask them to be of service again. Note: we seemed to be their first real group of riders as opposed to tourists using bicycles. Thus mechanic services are not offered and guides well prepared for 'touring' but possibly not as well equipped (kit / bikes) for hard riding. Despite this, the guys were amazing. Thank you to all at Tiger Trails
By Marc D for 240989 BT-TP-198 8pax 8 Tribal Routes on Oct 15, 2024
Awesome - the team was fantastic and the routes were challenging and fun.
By Walter d for 240989 BT-TP-198 8pax 8 Tribal Routes on Oct 07, 2024

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