LUANG PRABANG RAFTING TOUR ON NAM OU RIVER

Best places to visit: LUANG PRABANG - NAM OU RIVER - RAFTING - MEKONG RIVER - PAK OU CAVES - COUNTRYSIDE

Durations

1 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Languages

English, Cezch


The mighty river of Nam Ou flows from northern Laos through the mountainous region to Luang Prabang, giving adventurous fervors plenty of water sports opportunities. You spend the day rafting along the Nam Ou River to the Mekong River, exploring the riverside life, wonderful countryside, and verdant mountain scenery.


Itinerary :

Luang Prabang is a city located in north central Laos, at the confluence of the Nam Khan river and Mekong River about 300 km north of Vientiane. It is the capital of Luang Prabang Province. The population of the city is about 50,000. The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. It had also been known by the ancient name of Chiang Thong. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main part of the city consists of four main roads located on a peninsula between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers. The city is well known for its numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries. Every morning, hundreds of monks from the various monasteries walk through the streets collecting alms. One of the major landmarks in the city is a large steep hill on which sits Wat Chom Si.

Laos Daily Tours: Luang Prabang Rafting Tours on Nam Ou River – Laos Rafting Tours in Luang Prabang (-/L/-)

The mighty river of Nam Ou flows from northern Laos through the mountainous region to Luang Prabang, giving adventurous fervors plenty of water sports opportunities. Heading out of town we set off on a short drive towards the upstream of the Nam Ou River. The local guide will provide some orientation and instruction in rafting technique. We begin rafting along the Nam Ou River to the Mekong River, exploring the riverside life, wonderful countryside, and verdant mountain scenery.

LUANG PRABANG RAFTING TOUR ON NAM OU RIVER

Along the way, we make stop to visit the villages and the mysterious Pak Ou Caves. They are crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes, all brought there by devout villagers. We continue rowing down to Luang Prabang. The exciting experience and the interesting views of riverside villages will make for an unforgettable day. The trip ends on arrival in Luang Prabang. (L)

* Inclusions:
Transportation Luang Prabang -Rafting Site – Luang Prabang + English or French speaking guide + Entrance fee to indicated sights + 1 lunch (L) + Rafting

* Exclusions:
Personal expenses, tip, drinks, travel insurance, optional trip.

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