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:
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1 Day trek
2 Days river |
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Grade: |
25 ft per mile |
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Best Season:
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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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