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Kayaking starts in the Khmu village of Ban Houayleuang, 1 and half hour drive north of Luang Prabang. After an introduction to paddling and the basics of kayaking, we will encounter up to 5 easy rapids in the first hour.
Along the way, the village of Ban Sibounhom is visited. This Khmu village on the eastern riverbank is one of the few remaining without electricity and direct road access (route 13).
A picnic lunch is prepared on a white sandbank set in beautiful scenery. After a relaxing break and a swim, the afternoon is spent paddling in a calmer section of the Nam Ou. There's plenty of time to watch the villagers fishing and harvesting river weed in and along the Nam Ou.
The day of kayaking ends by the bridge of route 13, near the village of Ban Somsanouk or Had Kham, the Lowland village. This is where we over night.
Approximately: 1 ½ hour transfer /5 hours kayaking
End of 1 day tour: We return to Luang Prabang from Ban Somsanouk
After an over-night at the village of Ban Somsanook or Had kham, the scenery of the Nam Ou gets more and more dramatic, with limestone cliffs bordering the river. (It takes 2 hours to Buddha cave).
At the confluence of the Nam Ou and the Mekong lie the highly venerated Pak Ou Caves: two temple caves by the river, filled with hundreds of Buddha statues.
1 hour paddling further down the Mekong takes us to the village of Ban Xanghai. Here, the production of lau lao (Lao whisky) and lau hai (Lao wine) is demonstrated... of course, you should try some!
From Ban Xanghai, either a songtheaw will pick up the group or, if fit and ambitious, you can paddle all the way back to Luang Prabang.
Approximately: 1hour transfer / 5 hours kayaking |
Note: For Nam Ou, kayaking is recommended all year
round, but more fun in the dry season. Rafting is flat.
| 1 Day - Price per person - LP-K-25 |
| 1 person |
66 US$ |
| 2 persons |
36 US$ |
| 3 persons |
26 US$ |
| 4 up |
23 US$ |
| Private Surcharge |
22 US$/Group |
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| 2 Days - Price per person- LP-K-26 |
| 1 person |
125 US$ |
| 2 persons |
73 US$ |
| 3 persons |
56 US$ |
| 4 up |
52 US$ |
| Private Surcharge |
42 US$/Group |
Depart from: |
Green Discovery Laos, Luangprabang office |
Arrival at: |
Luangprabang |
Start time: |
8:30 am |
End at: |
5:00 pm day 2
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Duration: |
1 or 2 days |
Departure date: |
Daily |
Activities: |
Transfer and kayaking |
| River Grade: |
1-easy to 2-novice, depending on river level |
Transport: |
Private songthaew
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Accommodation: |
Home stay |
Meals: |
Lunch day 1 to day 2 (4 meals)
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What to bring: |
Hat, sun-screen, torch, swim suit and sarong for bathing, shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent
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What is included: |
Water, meals, English speaking guide and transport as listed above |
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