Kayaks & Homestays along the Nam Ha River
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Day 1 - Overnight Flight - Luang Prabang
Your adventure begins with an overnight flight to majestic Luang Prabang.
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Day 2 - Luang Prabang
Upon arrival at Luang Prabang airport you will be greeted by your guide who transfer you to your hotel.
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Day 2 - Luang Prabang
Spend the morning exploring one of Luang Prabang's most dramatic sights, the cascading Kuang Si Falls
In the afternoon, take a walking tour exploring some of the this legendary town, starting with a visit to the former Royal Palace.
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Day 3 - Luang Nam Tha
In the morning you will be transferred to Luang Nam Tha to check into The Boat Landing Hotel.
Rest up, you've got an active few days coming up!
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Day 4 - Nam Ha River - Huay Xai
Your kayaking journey starts today on the somewhat challenging Nam Ha River.
Trek through the lush forests of the Nam Ha National Protected Area.
You'll spend this evening with a local family.
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Day 5 - Nam Ha River - Huay Xai
Your adventure continues onto the mighty Nam Tha River to Sin Oudom where you'll spend the evening with an ethnic Samtao tribe.
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Day 6 - Nam Ha River - Huay Xai
Today's leg is about 25km to the a Khmu village where we will organise another homestay.
It's striking how different the way of life can be just a few clicks down river.
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Day 7 - Nam Ha River - Huay Xai
Onwards to Nalae where your group will stay in a local guesthouse.
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Day 8 - Nam Ha River - Huay Xai
Give your arms a rest as you take a motorboat to the dam.
Explore this verdant land before settling in for another night with a local family.
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Day 9 - Nam Ha River - Huay Xai
Back in the Kayak today, you'll notice the river widening as you go along.
Tonight, it's camping under the stars with dinner by the fire.
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Day 10 - Huayxai
Today, you'll reach the mighty Mekong. Time to abandon the Kayaks and head for Huayxai by motor boat. After a few days spent in campsites and homestays, a hot shower and a comfortable bed in a hotel is in order.
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Day 11 - Vientiane
Time to hit the capital. After a short domestic flight you'll arrive in laid-back Vientiane.
This evening you'll head out on a 'dinner safari' by Tuk Tuk, sampling a variety of local dishes.
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Day 12 - Overnight Flight
You'll have a bit of chill out time before being transferred to the airport for your flight back home.