NAM MING & NAM KHAN KAYAKING DISCOVERY TOUR
Best places to visit: LUANG PRABANG - NAM MING - DON MO AND KHON WAI - XIENG NGEUN - TAD SAE
2 days
Daily Tour
20 people
English, Cezch
On this trip, you get the chance to paddle down two very scenic rivers of southern Luang Prabang Province: the narrow and over-grown Nam Ming which flows into the much wider winding Nam Khan. Kayaking in Nam Ming and Nam Khan. When staying the night in a village, we will be able to get a glimpse into the lives of people in rural Laos.
Itinerary :
Itinerary: Luang Prabang – Nam Ming – Don Mo – Luang Prabang Rafting Trip
We depart from our Office in Luang Prabang for a transfer to our kayaking starting point at the village of Ban Nam Ming, about 2 hours drive south of Luang Prabang. The Nam Ming River makes its way through a steep-sided forested valley. Its riverbanks are covered with dense forest, often consisting of old trees – the ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. There are some fun rapids before the Nam Ming feeds into the Nam Khan.
In the afternoon, we get to a beautiful spot with cold springs, perfect for bathing and relaxing. We then spend more time for paddling, passing villages set in a landscape featuring rugged limestone mountains. The trip ends when we reach Ban Done Mo, where a pick-up awaits us for transfer to Luang Prabang. Approximately: 2½ hours transfer/ 6 hours kayaking.
Day 1: Laos rafting tour: Luang Prabang Rafting on Nam Ming – Khon Wai
We depart from our Office in Luang Prabang for a transfer to our kayaking starting point at the village of Ban Nam Ming, about 2 hours drive south of Luang Prabang. The Nam Ming River makes its way through a steep sided forested valley. Its riverbanks are covered with dense forest, often consisting of old trees – the ideal habitat for a wide variety of birds. There are some fun rapids before the Nam Ming feeds into the Nam Khan. In the afternoon, we get to a beautiful spot with cold springs, perfect for bathing and relaxing. We spend the night in the nearby village of Ban Khon Wai, set in a landscape featuring rugged limestone mountains.
Approximately: 2 hours transfer/ 6 hours kayaking.
Day 2: Laos rafting tour: Khon Wai – Xieng Ngeun – Tad Sae – Luang Prabang
After breakfast, we paddle to the Tad Sae Waterfall. Its limestone cascades with florescent blue pools in between the trees offer a stunning sight. After lunch, there is time for swimming at Tad Sae. We return by Tuk Tuk on a journey back to Luang Prabang. Approximately: 4 hours kayaking/ 30 minutes transport.
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Note: The Rivers are very low and much slower towards the end of the dry season. The best time for kayaking and rafting is from June to December. These are also the best months for visiting Tad Sae.
What to bring:
Hat, sunscreen, swimsuit and sarong for bathing, clothes/shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, warm change of clothes for the evening.
Included:
Water, meals, English speaking guide, accommodation, and transport.
