The Nam Ha National Protected Area takes its name from this river. This Nam Ha Experience can be one of rapids and white water in the rainy season but for most of the year the verdant forested banks, colorful water birds and the occasional troop of monkeys are the main attractions. The Nam Ha River awaits the kayakers and rafters with numerous exciting 2 to 3 grade rapids.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Luang Namtha – Ban Nam Goy or Ban Nalan Tai
The day of paddling takes us through the thick, in parts old-growth forest of the Nam Ha NPA. A picnic lunch and a refreshing swim mark mid-day. We arrive in the village in the afternoon and take some time to look around the village. In order to distribute the benefit evenly between villagers, trips alternate overnight stays between the lodges of Ban Nam Goy (Lanten) and Ban Nalan Tai (Khmu). That evening enjoy a typical village dinner cooked over an open fire

Approximately: 1 hour transfer/ 5 hours kayaking

Day 2: Ban Nam Goy – Ban Hat Yawng
After a leisurely breakfast we continue down river. The section of the river will reveal the best forest views and the most exciting rapids of the trip. Arriving at the confluence of the Nam Tha and Nam Ha rivers paddle down the Nam Tha for a while before arriving at the Khmu village of Ban Hat Yawng where the villagers will host you in their lodge.

Approximately: 5 hours kayaking

Day 3: Ban Hat Yawng - Ban Hat Nalaeng
The third day is spent on the Nam Tha River, which flows through a more densely populated and cultivated landscape. Upon reaching Ban Hat Nalaeng, the group is met by a pick-up for transport back to Luang Namtha. The optional return by river is in a traditional motorboat operated by local villagers.

Approximately: 1 hour transfer or 1 hour long- tail boat / 6 hours kayaking / 1 hour long-tail boat

Note:
• Nam Ha is best for rafting from July to November, for kayaking from July to December. Low water levels from January – June may make kayaking rocky.
• Nam Tha is best for rafting from July to November, for kayaking all year round
• Return by boat may not be possible from March- June and a return by pick-up may not be possible July – September.

1 day tours cannot be booked in advance by Email. Please visit our respective branch office directly.

Information           Price per person | Return by truck | NT-K-25.1 Rreturn by boat| NT-K-25.2 1 person 223 US$ 280 US$ 2 persons 134 US$ 162 US$ 3 persons 125 US$ 144 US$ 4 persons 105 US$ 129 US$ 5 persons 93 US$ 118 US$ 6 persons 85 US$ 111 US$ 7 persons 79 US$ 104 US$ 8 persons 75 US$ 96 US$ Private surcharge per group 74 US$ 93 US$ * Maximum of 8 per tour | Booking »

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Where does your money go?
From 8 people on 3 days Nam Ha Safari Trip in 2008
Actual distribution may differ slightly from trip to trip due to exchange rates, changing costs and specific conditions of a particular tour

From 8 people on 3 days Nam Ha Safari Trip in 2008 return by Truck
	: Green Discovery, overhead, equipment costs, marketing, product development, profit 23%
	: Villager 26%
	: Guides, drivers, restaurant, boat 26%
	: Nam Ha NPA 6%
	: Community-based Tourism Development Fund 6%
	: Taxes 13%

From 8 people on 3 days Nam Ha Safari Trip in 2008 return by boat
	: Green Discovery, overhead, equipment costs, marketing, product development, profit 23%
	: Villager 20%
	: Guides, drivers, restaurant, boat 32%
	: Nam Ha NPA 6%
	: Community-based Tourism Development Fund 6%
	: Taxes 13%

Green Discovery recognizes that the welfare of our business depends on the welfare of the people, communities and environment around us. It is for that reason that we take extra effort to ensure that benefits from our trips are distributed broadly. Each trip is a bit different but all trips benefit the local economy and contribute to protecting the environment. The guides, drivers, the food and most of the villagers benefit from your presence. Most notably you’ll see that every village we visit not only receives some of the money that you paid for the tour, they also are active business partners in the tour. We also pay $2 per day per person to the National Protected Area and set aside 10% of the above expenses for training of guides, villagers and development of more community-based tourism programs.

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