Wednesday, June 24, 2015

2-DAY LUANG PRABANG KAYAKING EXCURSION ON NAM XEUANG

This trip is designed for those who are looking for a great paddling adventure in the limestone landscape northeast of Luang Prabang. The first day on the river will prepare you for mastering the swift rapids of the second day.

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Day 1: 2-day Luang Prabang Kayaking Excursion On Nam Xeuang: Laos Kayaking Tours from Luang Prabang to Ban Na Po – Ban Hadsang Village of Pak Xeng

Laos Kayaking Tours: 2-day Luang Prabang Kayaking Excursion On Nam Xeuang
Pak Xeng Village
The day starts with a 2 hours road trip: first on Road 13 north and then along a dirt road into a spectacular limestone landscape. After reaching the village Pak Xeng on the Nam Xeuang, the starting point of our kayaking tour, we receive some basic paddle instructions and practice. The first river stretch takes us through rapids of grade 1-2, suitable for beginners (but rising to grade 2-3 in the rainy season. A Lao style picnic lunch is prepared at a scenic spot on the riverside. There is time for swimming and relaxing, and the more adventurous can jump off cliffs into the deep and cool Nam Xeuang! The night is spent at the village of Ban Houa Sking of the Khmu hill tribe, where the locals have to tell some fascinating stories of how they lived through the Second Indochina War.
Approximately: 2 hours driving / 6 hours kayaking End of 1 day trip: The 1 day trip starts in a village called Ban Napho and ends in Ban Houakeng, which literally means “village of the strong rapid”.

Day 2: 2-day Luang Prabang Kayaking Excursion On Nam Xeuang: Luang Prabang Kayaking Tours to Ban Hasang – Ban Hadkeng – Luang Prabang Village of Pak Xeng

In the morning, the village is revisited before paddling further down the Nam Xeuang. After lunch, the rapids reach strengths of grade 2-4, a thrilling experience for beginners and advanced paddlers alike! The trip ends at Ban Hat Khang, where a pick-up awaits the group for transfer back to Luang Prabang.
Note: 
For Nam Xeuang, kayaking is recommended all year round, but experience more fun in the wet season. Rafting is available for wet season only (June – September)

What to bring:
Hat, sun-screen, swim suit and sarong for bathing, clothes/shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, change of clothes for the evening
INCLUDING
Water
Meals
English speaking guide
Transportation

Laos Travel Package Tours: SOUTHERN LAOS KAYAKING TOUR

Laos Travel Package Tours: SOUTHERN LAOS KAYAKING TOUR: This two day trip takes us down the Mekong in kayaks to the island of Don Deng. See the local people engage in various daily activities alon...

SOUTHERN LAOS KAYAKING TOUR

This two day trip takes us down the Mekong in kayaks to the island of Don Deng. See the local people engage in various daily activities along this water way. Cross the river to the famous Wat Phou archeological site. And then back to the island for an afternoon bicycle jaunt around the island. This trip is a great way to discover life along the Mekong.

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Day 1 – Southern Laos Kayaking Tour : Pakse adventure kayaking – Ban Hat Saykhoon – Don Khone

We depart from Pakse toward the Four Thousand Islands or Si Pan Done, as they are called in Lao. We start kayaking at Hat Saykhoon village and paddle with the flowing waters of the Mekong. We pass peaceful island villages with coconut trees and stop on an island shore for a picnic lunch. We then continue to Don Khone island, spending the night in a guesthouse from where we can watch the marvellous sunset.
Approximately: 2½ hours transfer / 4½ hours kayaking or rafting.

Day 2 – Southern Laos Kayaking Tour: Don Khone – Liphi Waterfall – Ban Hang Khone – Dolphin Area – Ban Hang Khone- sightseeing packages

Laos Kayaking Tours: Southern Laos Kayaking Tour
Khone Pha Pheng Fall
(for 2 day tour only: after Dolphin Area stop at Khone Phapheng on the way to Pakse or Veunkham, respectively)
After breakfast, we take a short morning walk to see colonial buildings on the island and continue to the Liphi Waterfall to view this gorgeous natural phenomenon. We can hear the spine chilling thunder from a fall that already vexed the early French explorers. We enjoy lunch at Liphi Waterfall before paddling downstream to Ban Hang Khone through more tranquil waters and through some of the many channels in the Mekong here. Once we get to Ban Hang Khone, we take a boat for a ride to a special area in order to spot the rare Irrawaddy dolphins (in the dry season we may be able to paddle directly to this place), the only site left in Laos for this highly endangered species. We are working with local authorities to contribute to a dolphin conservation fund – to which a fixed percentage of all paddle tours in the area are being dedicated. For those you join the 2 day tour: Instead of returning to Ban Hang Khone after visiting the Dolphin area, we take our car and drive to the majestic Khone Phapheng waterfall before returning to Pakse. If you want to proceed to Cambodia, the car can bring you to the border point in Veungkham. End of the 2 day tour. For those who join the 3 day trip: We return to Ban Hang Khone for overnight stay in a villager’s house.
Approximately: 3 hours walking / 2½ hours kayaking or rafting / 1 hour boat.

Day 3 – Southern Laos Kayaking Tour: Ban Hang Khone – Don Khone – Don Ae – Khone Phapheng – Veunkham border or PakseKhon Phapheng Waterfall adventure packages

In the morning we take a bicycle for a tour around Don Khon island. After lunch we enjoy a short boat ride to Don Ae and then paddle from here on the Mekong for about 1½ hours. We kayak into a huge class 1-2 rapid where we are washed downstream into a long section of large whirlpools. These whirlpools have kept people out of the area for centuries so the surrounding forests shelter a surprising variety of wildlife. We continue by Tuk-Tuk to Khone Phapheng Water Fall. At the view point we overlook the Khone Phapheng falls from above. To see the sheer power of water at such close range is staggering. From here, we’ll drive back to Pakse .
Approximately: 3 hours transfer/ 2 hours kayaking / ½ hour boat.
Note:
Trip ends at Khone Phapheng, we’ll return to Pakse (approximately 3 hours). You can continue onward to Cambodia. Transfer to the border is included! Contact us for the road tour to Siem Reap.
What to bring:
Hat, sun screen, camera, clothes/shoes to get wet, warm change of clothes for evening, mosquito repellent, sleeping bag (optional), sarong for bathing.
INCLUDING
Water
English speaking certified rafting guides
River equipment
Meals
Accommodation and transport

Laos Travel Package Tours: SOUTHERN LAOS KAYAKING EXCURSION

Laos Travel Package Tours: SOUTHERN LAOS KAYAKING EXCURSION: This two day trip takes us down the Mekong in kayaks to the island of Don Deng. See the local people engage in various daily activities alon...

SOUTHERN LAOS KAYAKING EXCURSION

This two day trip takes us down the Mekong in kayaks to the island of Don Deng. See the local people engage in various daily activities along this water way. Cross the river to the famous Wat Phou archeological site. And then back to the island for an afternoon bicycle jaunt around the island. This trip is a great way to discover life along the Mekong.

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Day 1 – Southern Laos Kayaking Excursion: Pakse Kayaking tour – Houay Deua – Don Deng Kayaking trip

Laos Kayaking Tours: Southern Laos Kayaking Excursion
Children in Don Deng in Laos
Departing from Pakse, we drive for about 20 minutes to Ban Houay Deua. After a brief orientation, we embark on kayaks on the Mekong River along the rim of the mountain of Phou Salao and Nang Malong. We will witness the daily lives of villagers along the river. We’ll kayak to a village temple built by villagers. Upon getting above this temple on the hill, we will have a panoramic view of Sipandone (4000 islands) and surrounding high mountains. After lunch, we kayak down the river, passing some small rapids. After arriving in Don Deng, we can play on the sandy beach (volleyball, football/soccer, etc) in Hat Don Deng. We can notice the distant mountain range in the west and the natural Linga, a phallus-like rock associated with the Wat Phou Temple complex. We stay overnight in the village on Don Deng Island. Home-stay and eco-lodge are both available.
Approximately: 4 or 5 hours kayaking depending on water level/ 30 minutes transferWat Phou Temple

Day 2 – Southern Laos Kayaking Excursion: Don Deng – Wat Phou Sightseeing Tours – Tomo Temple – Pakse

After breakfast we cross the river to Chapassak town and then cycle to Wat Phou for sightseeing and visit the historic temple and World Heritage Site. Lunch near Wat Phou or back in Champassak. After lunch, we cross the Mekong to Ban Mouang by boat. From Ban Mouang, we take a Tuk-Tuk to the Tomo Temple for a visit and drive 30 km back from there to Pakse.
Approximately: 3½ hours cycling / 1½ hours transfer/ ½ hour by boat.
Note: 
On this trip, kayaking can be done all year round, but cycling can only be done during the dry season from October to May.
What to bring:
Hat, sun-screen, clothes to get wet, firm but light footwear to get wet, mosquito repellent, flash light, change of clothes for the evening, sarong for bathing.
INCLUDING
Local meals
Water
Transport to/from Pakse,
English speaking guide

Laos Travel Package Tours: LUANG NAM THA KAYAKING TOUR FOR 1 DAY

Laos Travel Package Tours: LUANG NAM THA KAYAKING TOUR FOR 1 DAY: Pak Ou District ExplorerThis tour takes you into several villages of the most prominent ethnic groups in Northern Laos: the Khmu and Hmong. ...

LUANG NAM THA KAYAKING TOUR FOR 1 DAY

Pak Ou District ExplorerThis tour takes you into several villages of the most prominent ethnic groups in Northern Laos: the Khmu and Hmong. The Khmu are also called "Laos Theung" and settle at a medium altitude, the later, sometimes called "Laos Soung", live in high regions along the mountain ridges.You will see two scenic waterfalls on day 3. Day 4 and 5 are spent kayaking and relaxing in the rural setting of the Lower Nam Ou River.

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Luang Nam Tha Kayaking Tour For 1 Day:  Ban Sope Dute – Ban Sop Sim Noy – Luang Namtha

Laos Kayaking Tour: Luang Nam Tha Kayaking Tour For 1 Day
Kayak in Luang Namtha
The day begins with some basic paddle instruction and equipment familiarization before taking to the river in single or double kayaks. The Nam Tha meanders through changing forest types, inhabited by animals, such as sun bear, tiger and barking deer and a great variety of birds. The border of the Nam Ha Protected Area is reached in the Lanten village of Ban Sope Dute. Various sets of exciting but safe rapids lead up to a lunch break on the riverside. Nam Tha River After a typical Lao picnic, there is time for relaxation and a refreshing swim. The next paddling stretch takes the group to the Khmu village of Ban Sop Sim Noy. Kayaking ends at the confluence of the Nam Ha and Nam Tha Rivers, from where a pick-up takes us for the return to Luang Namtha. The optional return by river is in a traditional motor-boat operated by villagers of the area.
Approximately: 20 minutes transfer/ 5 hours kayaking or rafting.
Note:
• Return by boat may not be possible from March-June and a return by pick-up may not be (image) possible July–September.
• The Nam Tha is best for rafting from July to November, for kayaking all year round

What to bring:
Hat, sun-screen, clothes/shoes to get wet, sarong for bathing
INCLUDING
Water
Meals,
Transport

Laos Travel Package Tours: LUANG NAM THA KAYAKING TOUR FOR 1 DAY

Laos Travel Package Tours: LUANG NAM THA KAYAKING TOUR FOR 1 DAY: This tour is just the tour for those who want a pleasant day paddling and exploring villages along the banks of the Nam Tha River. Wildlife ...

LUANG NAM THA KAYAKING TOUR FOR 1 DAY

This tour is just the tour for those who want a pleasant day paddling and exploring villages along the banks of the Nam Tha River. Wildlife can be seen while paddling...

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Luang Nam Tha Kayaking Tour For 1 Day:  Ban Sope Dute – Ban Sop Sim Noy – Luang Namtha

Laos Kayaking Tour: Luang Nam Tha Kayaking Tour For 1 Day
Kayak in Luang Namtha
The day begins with some basic paddle instruction and equipment familiarization before taking to the river in single or double kayaks. The Nam Tha meanders through changing forest types, inhabited by animals, such as sun bear, tiger and barking deer and a great variety of birds. The border of the Nam Ha Protected Area is reached in the Lanten village of Ban Sope Dute. Various sets of exciting but safe rapids lead up to a lunch break on the riverside. Nam Tha River After a typical Lao picnic, there is time for relaxation and a refreshing swim. The next paddling stretch takes the group to the Khmu village of Ban Sop Sim Noy. Kayaking ends at the confluence of the Nam Ha and Nam Tha Rivers, from where a pick-up takes us for the return to Luang Namtha. The optional return by river is in a traditional motor-boat operated by villagers of the area.
Approximately: 20 minutes transfer/ 5 hours kayaking or rafting.
Note:
• Return by boat may not be possible from March-June and a return by pick-up may not be (image) possible July–September.
• The Nam Tha is best for rafting from July to November, for kayaking all year round

What to bring:
Hat, sun-screen, clothes/shoes to get wet, sarong for bathing
INCLUDING
Water
Meals,
Transport

Laos Travel Package Tours: ONE DAY LAOS KAYAKING TOUR IN XIENG KHOUANG

Laos Travel Package Tours: ONE DAY LAOS KAYAKING TOUR IN XIENG KHOUANG: What an amazing experience to cruise down the Xe Bangfai river? Kayaking over clear water, between limestone mountains and remote villages a...

ONE DAY LAOS KAYAKING TOUR IN XIENG KHOUANG

What an amazing experience to cruise down the Xe Bangfai river? Kayaking over clear water, between limestone mountains and remote villages accessible only by boat. Meeting local fishermen and kids swimming into the river while listening bird songs.

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One Day Laos Kayaking Tour In Xieng Khouang

Laos Kayaking Tours: One Day Laos Kayaking Tour In Xieng Khouang
Xieng Khouang plateau in Laos
Departure at 08:30 from your hotel towards Ban Nakhai where we will arrive around 90 minutes later. After some instructions on how to lead your kayak and about safety issues, it will be time to jump into your kayak to start our down river.
Progressively, you will warm up and leave the village on our right to enter into some magnificent natural areas. We will paddle down the river sliding between the vegetation, sand banks. After a short distance within luxurious vegetation, you will take your rhythm on the river amazed by the surroundings before enjoying a picnic lunch along the river or on an island (depending of the level of water) and taking time to swim and relax.
In the afternoon, we will pursue our itinerary through one of the most beautiful landscape you can meet: the river slides between limestone reliefs on a couple of kilometers. The Xe Bangfai will offer you a unique circuit in the heart of the karstic region. You will be surrounded by forests and huge cliffs and peaks such as Pha Nongkagnoy and Pha Pakgnom. On your way, you will probably meet local fishermen and observe them on duties or just enjoy the smiles of kids swimming into the flow of the river.
The kayaking trip ends at Ban Dang, a nice village settled on the bank of the river where our truck will be awaiting for us. 30 minutes on a bumpy trail will lead you to the main road to get back to Thakhek.
Approximately: 1 ½ hour transfer/ 5 hours kayaking.

Note: 
The trip is doable in the dry season from October to May.
What to bring:Hat, sun-screen, clothes to get wet, firm but light shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, camera.
INCLUDING
Local meal
Water
Transport to/from Khammouane
English speaking guide and tax.

Laos Travel Package Tours: VANG VIENG KAYAKING EXCURSIONS ON NAM SONG RIVER

Laos Travel Package Tours: VANG VIENG KAYAKING EXCURSIONS ON NAM SONG RIVER: This half or one day tour combines all the activities that Vang Vieng is famous for: kayaking on the Nam Song River surrounded by rugged kar...

VANG VIENG KAYAKING EXCURSIONS ON NAM SONG RIVER

This half or one day tour combines all the activities that Vang Vieng is famous for: kayaking on the Nam Song River surrounded by rugged karsts and beautiful rural scenery and exploring limestone caves.Your will have plenty of opportunities to swim in pools of fresh spring water.

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Vang Vieng Kayaking Excursions On Nam Song River: Half day Vang Vieng Kayaking Package – Sightseeing Vacation at Vieng Samay – Tham None – Ban Sabai Riverside

We will be transferred from Vang Vieng to the Khmu village of Viengsamay, about 10 km north of Vang Vieng. After an introduction to the basics of kayaking, the Nam Song offers various small but fun rapids on the way to the first stop at Tham Lom (Winding Cave) for swing jumping. We then continue to Tham None (Sleeping Cave) lying further downstream. It is one of the biggest caves in Vang Vieng, it served as a rescue shelter for the villagers during the Second Indochina War. Today it is home to a bat colony and ‘The Magic Stone of Vang Vieng. The final leg is a gentle paddle – before returning to Vang Vieng in time to catch the sunset from the terrace of the Ban Sabai Riverside Bungalow.
Approximately: 15 minutes transfer/ 3 hours kayaking / 1 hour caving, jumping.

Vang Vieng Kayaking Excursions On Nam Song River: Full day: Vang Vieng Kayaking Trips – Vieng Samay – Organic Farm – Tham Non – Ban Sabai Riverside Bungalow

Laos Kayaking Tours: Vang Vieng Kayaking Excursions On Nam Song River
An introduction to the basics of Kayaking
We will be transferred from Vang Vieng to the Khmu village of Vieng Samay, about 10 km north of Vang Vieng. After an introduction to the basics of kayaking, the Nam Song offers various small but fun rapids on the way to the first stop at the cave of Tham Nam Thaem. This cave cuts straight through the mountain, so one emerges on the other side of the range for some panoramic views of the Nam Kouang valley. A trek back over a small pass leads up to a Lao style picnic lunch on the riverside. The next paddle stop is at the Organic Farm, where mulberry tea and a variety of fruit wines are produced. The Tham Non Cave lies further downstream. As one of the biggest caves in Vang Vieng, it served as a rescue shelter for the villagers during the Second Indochina War. Today it is home to a bat colony and ‘The Magic Stone of Vang Vieng’. The final leg is a gentle paddle – before returning to Vang Vieng in time to catch the sunset from the terrace of the Ban Sabai Riverside Bungalows.
Approximately: 15 minutes transfer / 4 hours kayaking / 1 hour caving / 1 hour hiking
Note:
Visit Cave, Organic Farm
• The above itinerary (full day tour) can only be done in the dry season.
• In the wet season, due to the high currents, we will start from Pathang village instead, which is 8 km further than Vieng Samay village. Lunch will be served at Vieng Samay village. Two caves will be visited, Tham Xang (Elephant cave) , and Tham Non (Sleeping cave), as well as the Organc Farm.
Approximately: 25 minutes transfer/ 4 hours kayaking / 1 hour caving

What to bring:

Hat, sun-screen, clothes/shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, sarong for bathing
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Water
Meals
English speaking guide
Transportation

ONE DAY PAKSE KAYAKING TOUR

Houy Bang Lieng is a small river in The National Protected Area of Dong Hua Sao. 5 hours paddle through forest with great scenery surrounded by waterfall from jungle edge of River will be a great outdoor in a short period of time. We’ll be amazed by natural beauty along the river banks!walk down hill.

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One Day Pakse Kayaking Tour: Pakse  – Ban Lak 11 Kayaking Tour – Pakse

Laos Kayaking Tours: One Day Pakse Kayaking Tour
Pakse Kayaking Tour
Departing from Pakse, we drive along the road number 13 toward south and then turn to an off-road leading to Ban Lak 11 (‘km 11′). The drive passes through rubber tree plantations for about one hour. Get off the transport, we walk downhill, bringing our raft/kayak through the forest to the river bank. After some instructions, we paddle downstream on a white and clean river sneaking through jungle. It’s a great day of fun with many sets of rapids class 2-3. Amazing small waterfalls coming out from the deep jungle along the edge of the river Houay Bang Lieng can be seen. We have to surpass a big waterfall by carrying the boats. Picnic lunch somewhere on the river bank. After 2 hours paddling through an isolated area of jungle, the vegetation gets more open and local people fishing and gardening can be seen. We drive back to Pakse in the late afternoon.
Approximately: 1 hour walking/ 40 minites transfer/4 and ½ to 5 hours kayaking or rafting depending on water levels for the Kayaking tours in Houay Bang Lieng
Note: 
The trip is doable during the wet season from June to December
What to bring:
Hat, sun screen, clothes/footwear to get wet, warm change of clothes