Whitewater Challenge
and The Ethnic People of Nan


Tour code : WT. WR 08
Duration : 4 days 3 nights,
Type of tour :Private Tour
Start and end :start and end in Nan
Minimum passengers : 2 persons
Trip Grade: moderate
Activities: whitewater rafting grade 3+ on Nam Wa
River (middle part), hiking , CBT village tour, sightseeing in Nan Township
Good period for whitewater rafting : July- Jan





Nan , 668 kms. from Bangkok , is located in the eastern section of Northern Thailand with 227-kilometre - long border connected to Laos PDR.   It is one of the oldest cities in the North established in the same period of Sukhothai. In a small town of Nan , Old temple in Lanna style of architecture can be found almost everywhere.  As 80% of the province is a mountainous and forest area, Nan is a land of natural beauty and a home to several ethnic groups of hilltribes including Hmong, Lua, Mian, Khmu, Thin and Mabri.

On this journey, we will have an exploration trip to see the fascinating Lanna life style and architectures in a peaceful town of Nan.  Then hike to explore the beautiful national park of Doi Pu Ka and visit isolated Lua ethnic villagers who have had little contact with the outside world.   We continue to visit the picturesque valley of Bo Kluea where the mountain - underground - salt has been produced to supply the whole Thai Lanna Kingdom and Laos Luang Prabang Kingdom for hundred years.  Then we go to Nam Wa River for a thrilling rafting.  The Nam Wa offers a striking combination of challenging whitewater of grade 3+ and beautiful scenery of Mae Charim tropical forest. At the end of the trip, we will visit to the nice CBT village at Baan Had Pha khon.  Experience the people way of life by joining in their daily work and have homemade lunch before departure.

Day 1 Bangkok – Nan – City Tour & Countryside (D)        

09.40   Depart for Nan by the morning flight of Nok Air, DD8818

11.15   Arrive Nan Airport, meet and travel to check in at Nan Boutique Hotel.  Then biking to visit some important temples such as Wat Phumin, Wat Phra That Chaehaeng and lively market, observe the way of life of people and view of Nan river.

18.00  Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Nan Boutique Hotel

Day 2  Nan – Doi Phukha National Park – Ban Boklua (B,L,D)       

07.00  Breakfast at the hotel, travel to Doi Phuka National Park en route to visit Thai Lue ethnic village, short trek to visit Lua ethnic village, Chompupukha the tree rare spicy and ancient Palm tree, view point, lunch en route. Then continue the trip to Ban Boklua

16.00  Check in at Boklua View Resort.  At leisure in the beautiful surrounding.

19.00  Dinner at the resort.

Overnight at Boklua View Resort

Day 3  Bo Klua – Baan Sop Mang – Whitewater Rafting - Nan (B,L)

08.00  Breakfast and drive to Baan Sop Mang for whitewater rafting.

10.00   Start whitewater rafting (grade 1- 3+) for about 2 ½  hrs. on Nam Wa River (from Sop Mang to Huay Loy).

Picnic lunch after finishing the trip.

Pm Travel straight to the township of Nan.  On arrival check in at Nan Boutique Hotel.  At leisure.

Overnight at Nan Boutique Hotel

Day 4  Nan - Had Pha Khon Community – Bangkok (B,L)

07.00   Breakfast.  Travel to Baan Had Pha Khon, the community based tourism village, chat with villagers and participate in their daily life activities.  Homemade lunch with villagers.

13.30  Transfer to the airport

15.30  Return to Bangkok by the afternoon flight DD8833 and arrive Bangkok at 17.05 hrs.  End of service.

B=Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner

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