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Dirt road and buildings of Khmu Village with mountains in the background
Tourists enjoy a meal in small building in Khmu Village
Khmu Village on a foggy day
Two bikers and man with ox on path in Khmu Village
Closeup of tourists kayaking in Nam Khan River

Nam Khan River Valley Trek and Paddle Full Day Tour

By Asia Travel Links
Free cancellation available
Price was AU$331, price is now AU$304 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
Features
Overview
  • Embark on a boat to cross the river to the trekking point
  • Trek through jungle, bamboo forest, rice fields fields
  • Interact with the locals
  • Exploring the Khmu village
  • Kayaking adventure along the Nam Khan River

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Nam Khan River
    • Nam Khan River, Luang Prabang Province, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel pick-up in Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province, Laos

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Tour
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$330.95
AU$304.47 x 1 TravellerAU$304.47

Total
Price was AU$330.95, price is now AU$304.47
8% off
Until Thu, 2 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll transfers
  • What's includedWhat's includedActivities as mentioned in the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees to all sites, permissions and Fair Trek village fund contributions
  • What's includedWhat's includedRental gear
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch (Vegetarian options available).
  • What's includedWhat's includedDrinking Water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses.

Know before you book

  • The pickup and drop off is available for hotels in Luang Prabang city central only. Other locations are subject to the availability and will incur the supplement surcharge.
  • Kindly present at the lobby of your hotel 15 minutes prior to the pickup time.

What you can expect

This full day tour offers you a chance to escape from the bustle of cities to enjoy the peace and beauty of countryside Luang Prabang. Joining this tour, you will explore the spectacular landscape of rural areas, waterfalls, visit hill-tribe villages and experience kayaking on Nam Khan River. Let take this tour to feel a real aspect of Laos.

This tour will serve different activities based on 2 different seasons: high water season and low water season, so it depends on your preferences and personal schedule to choose the one that best suits you.

Hereunder is the detailed programme for each season.

High water season, August to January:

You will be picked up at your hotel and will be driven along a scenic route to the banks of the Nam Khan River.

Embark on a boat to cross the river to the trekking point. You start your first “fair trek’ journey in about 1.5 hours. You will trek through jungle, bamboo forest, rice fields and streams to reach a small Khmu village located on the foot of limestone mountains. You will be absolutely impressed by the beautiful weaved houses there. In addition, you can talk with local people and even enter their houses if the owners agree.

After exploring the Khmu village, you will continue hiking about 1.5 hours to the Tad Sae waterfalls. At the Tad Sea Waterfall, you can have a refreshing swim or going to see elephants in the surrounding area of the waterfall.

After taking rest, you will take get on boat again to head to the Tiger Trail Adventure Camp where you will start your kayaking adventure along the Nam Khan River. At the Camp, you will be delivered a short review of safety rules and some technique and skills of paddling the kayak. You will definitely have an exciting journey through the beautiful Nam Khan River Valley and jungle. This journey will take you about 2 hours, depending on the conditions of the river. You can choose the difficult level of the journey from easy to difficult when you book tours.

After finish the kayaking adventure, you will be driven back to Luang Prabang city and the tour ends.

Low water season, February to July:

In the low water season Tad Sae Waterfall is dry so it’s not involved in the itinerary. During your kayaking adventure, you can stop by the white sand beaches to relax, swim and visit the Henri Mouhot’s tomb.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMultiple Locations Visited
    • Nam Khan River
    • Nam Khan River, Luang Prabang Province, Laos

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel pick-up in Luang Prabang
    • Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Province, Laos