|
The trek starts in the village of Ban Namleu, a Lanten village. The trail ascends from Ban Nam Leu to the ridge line. Along the trail we will pass through forest in various stages of regeneration as well as some upland fields. Ask the guide to tell you how we are working with the villagers to conservation and regenerate the forest. We will meet local villagers along the trail coming from or going to market. Descend from the ridge down to the village of Ban Nalan Tai on the banks of the Nam Ha. In order to distribute the benefit between villagers, trips alternate overnight stays between the lodges of Ban Nam Goy and Ban Nalan Tai ( Khmu) Ban Nam Goy ( Lanten). If you are staying Ban Nam Goy you will walk another 40 minutes along the bank of the Nam Ha River from Ban Nalan Tai.
Approximately: 1 hour transfer/ 6 hours trekking
After a leisurely breakfast 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 River paddle down the Nam Tha for a way before arriving at the Khmu village of Ban Sop Sim where your transport back to Luang Namtha will be waiting you. The optional return by river is in a traditional motor boat operated by area villagers. On your way up the river you will may see water birds along the banks of the river and make your last pass along the border of the Nam Ha Protected Area. If you’ve chosen to return by pick-up truck, the road may be a bit bumpy and dusty.
Approximately: 5 hours kayaking/1 hour transfer
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.
• Return by boat may not be possible from March- June and a return by pick-up may not be possible July – September.
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Price per person |
| Return by truck |
NT-M-70.1 |
Rreturn by boat|
NT-M-70.2 |
| 1 person |
212 US$ |
236 US$ |
| 2 persons |
120 US$ |
131 US$ |
| 3 persons |
89 US$ |
96 US$ |
| 4 persons |
73 US$ |
79 US$ |
| 5 persons |
64 US$ |
69 US$ |
| 6 persons |
58 US$ |
62 US$ |
| 7 persons |
53 US$ |
57 US$ |
| 8 persons |
50 US$ |
53 US$ |
| Private surcharge per group |
71 US$ |
79 US$ |
..........................................................................................................................................................................................
Where does your money go?
|
 |
 : Green Discovery, overhead, equipment costs, marketing, product development, profit 23% |
 : Villager 21% |
 : Guides, drivers, restaurant, boat 29% |
 : Nam Ha NPA 8% |
 : Community Based Tourism Development Fund 6% |
 : Taxes 13% |
|
|
: Green Discovery, overhead, equipment costs, marketing, product development, profit 23% |
: Villager 20% |
: Guides, drivers, restaurant, boat 30% |
: Nam Ha NPA 8% |
: Community Based Tourism Development Fund 6% |
: Taxes 13% |
Depart from: |
Green Discovery, Luang Namtha office
The Boat Landing Guest House
|
Arrival at: |
Green Discovery, Luang Namtha office
The Boat Landing Guest House |
Start time: |
8:30 am |
End at: |
5:00 pm day 2 |
Duration: |
2 days |
Departure date: |
3 departures per week (Tus, Thur and Sat) |
Activities: |
Trekking, kayaking |
Trekking Grade: |
2-3 |
| River Grade: |
1-easy to 2-3 intermediate, depending on river level |
Transport: |
Songthaew or boat |
Accommodation: |
Village lodge
|
Meals: |
|
What to bring: |
Hat, sun-screen, clothes/shoes to get wet, warm change of clothes for the evening, torch, mosquito repellent, sarong for bathing
|
What is included: |
Water, meals, English speaking guide, river equipment, accommodation and transport as listed above. Limited personal liability cover
|
..................................................................................................................................................................................................
Copyright © 2005 Green Discovery, all rights reserved
|
The first day of trekking takes you through 2 Lanten Villages and a Khmu Village. Ban Nalan Tai, a Khmu village, and Ban Nam Goy, a Lanten village, can only be accessed by foot or by boat. This trail climbs a ridge bordering the Nam Ha River and goes through forested areas bordering the Nam Ha Protected Area. Overnight will stay in the village lodge of Ban Nam Goy or Ban Nalan Tai. On this trip you will learn about the upland agricultural practices, the uses of the forest, and you’ll enjoy the hospitality and food of the Lanten. The first day is a day of trekking through forest and the second you spend kayaking down the lower part of the Nam Ha River through the Nam Ha National Protected Area. You will be paddling exciting, but manageable, 2 to 3 grade rapids. During low water the river becomes quite rocky making kayaking strenuous. 
