Luang Namtha is the one of the best places in Laos for rafting and kayaking, with a variety of peaceful river experiences to more challenging rapids of Class 2 & 3. Choose between two great rivers and from a selection of tour packages, including multi-sport adventures that include trekking and bicycling and overnight stays in homestay or ecolodge in ethnic Khmu and Lanten villages. It is also possible to do trips of 1, 2 and 3 days, with visits to both rivers possible on longer tour packages.

Nam Ha River Kayaking
District: Namtha
Time: 1-3 days
Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
Ethnic Groups: Khmu (Nalan, Nalan Tai villages), Lanten (Nam Goy Village)
Accommodation: Homestay or Ecolodge
Description: The Nam Ha River passes through the Nam Ha National Protected Area, with excellent forests along the river and overnight stay in ethnic Khmu and Lanten villages. Wildlife can be spotted, with some luck, including monkeys!
Tour Companies in the province with Programs

Namtha River Kayaking
District: Namtha, Nalae
Time: 1 day
Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
Ethnic Groups: Khmu (Sop Sim, Houay Leuad, Hat Yawng), Lao Loum (Hat Nalaeng)
Description: The Namtha River runs from north to south of the province, starting from the China-Lao border and flowing out into the Mekong River. Short, one-day programs are available, as well as combined trips with the Nam Ha River and longer trips following the river to the Mekong.
Tour Companies in the province with Programs