Incorporated with Eastern Safaris &
Ayeyarwaddy Expeditions
One of the highlights of any visit to
Myanmar is our exclusive three-day
wilderness journey on the pristine western
headwaters of the Ayeyarwaddy. Suitable for
most age groups, the Nam Lang River combines
the thrill of Class 3 and 4 whitewater
through thickly forested canyons, with a
closer insight into a people and way of life
unchanged for centuries. This river journey
is an incredible combination of white water,
scenery, villages, and truly quiet and
introspective evenings in our private camps.
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Difficulty: |
3 - 4 |
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From: |
Wang Lai Dam to
Mulashidi |
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Distance: |
60Km |
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w River Days: |
1 Day trek
2 Days river |
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Grade: |
25 ft per mile |
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Best Season: |
Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar |
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Min. Group: |
4 persons |
Day
1: Arrive at Puta O Airport and transfer to
Malikha Lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon at leisure in the grounds of our
beautiful wilderness lodge, with time for a
refreshing swim or spa treatment. Group
dinner and drinks at the main lodge in front
of our open fireplaces, and briefing from Ayeyarwaddy Expeditions on the following
days adventure.
Day 2: Trek to
Nam Lang Valley. An hours drive
from Malikha Lodge we pass the village of
Upper Sangaung which marks the beginning of
the jungle. The road continues on for a few
more km, towards the pass leading into the
Nam Lang Valley to the beginning of our
trek. We trek at a moderate pace for six to
seven hours, four hours to the top of the
pass, and another two down to our river
camp. In traditional style the porters carry
all the expedition food and equipment ahead,
leaving us free to enjoy this scenic trek through
untouched subtropical forest and giant
bamboo. Our river camp lies close to the
first river canyon, which is marked by a
spectacular rattan and bamboo bridge across
the river.
Day 3: First day
rafting. The following day, after
breakfast everyone is fitted with their
specialist rafting gear, while the trip
leader and safety kayaker give an extensive
lesson in river safety and paddling
technique. We pass by the remote Lisu
village of Nam Ze, at the foot of more
snow-capped peaks. This is our last contact
with “civilization” as we take an isolated
loop into the lower canyons. Two hours
below this village and we encounter some
excellent technical rapids. From here we
raft down to our final river beach camp at
the beginning of the second canyon.
Day 4: Second
day rafting. After a hearty
breakfast we start the final and most
challenging days rafting. An hour later, we
reach three exciting and technical rapids
stacked in succession in a tight bedrock
canyon. The trio of rapids ends with a bang
in a series of drops between massive
boulders. From here it is about three hours
rafting and leisurely cruising back to our
home at Malikha Lodge, where a glass of
champagne and long hot shower awaits.
Day 5: Return to
Mandalay/Yangon. After a final
leisurely breakfast at Malikha Lodge, check
out and late morning transfer to Puta O
airport to connect with your flight back to
Mandalay and the rest of your itinerary.
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