Upper-Middle Nam Wa River Rafting - 120 km |. 2 Days 1 Night

Depart for Sapan Village, Bo Kluea Nuea District, approximately 100+ km away. The journey takes around 2 hours along winding mountain roads. Guests who are prone to motion sickness are advised to take motion sickness medication before departure.

Stop for breakfast at Bo Kluea River Villa.

Arrive at the rafting starting point at Sapan Village, where our team will be waiting. Put on your life jacket and helmet and prepare your paddle before entering the river. Any belongings that are not required during the rafting trip should be left in the van, which will transport them to the accommodation for the evening.

Once everyone and the rafts are ready, our staff will conduct a comprehensive safety briefing. Khun Nan National Park officers will also be present to observe the activity and take photographs.

Each raft accommodates 5 guests with 3 rafting staff members. Today’s rafting route covers approximately 40 km and takes around 6 hours, including rafting and hiking around certain rapids.

There are two sections where guests must leave the river and walk around the rapids: Tham Hok Rapid and Wang Pian Rapid. These rapids are highly challenging and involve increased risk, with difficult rescue access in the event of a raft capsize. Guests will walk in single file along the cliffside on a steep and slippery trail to reach a point where the rafting team will bring the rafts to meet them.

The Upper Wa River primarily runs through long, narrow rocky gorges and is narrower than the Middle Wa River. Rocks and fallen trees may occasionally obstruct sections of the river, while numerous rapids of varying sizes occur in close succession. Rescue can be difficult if a guest falls into the water, so following the raft guide’s instructions and remaining calm in the event of falling overboard are extremely important.

This section of the rafting route is located within Khun Nan National Park

Enjoy lunch by the Wa River.

Continue the rafting adventure. Toward the end of the Upper Wa River section, after leaving the narrow gorge, guests can relax by floating in the river or practice maneuvering the raft under the supervision of the rafting team.

A transfer vehicle will meet guests at the take-out point near Ban Sop Mang School. Travel by local passenger pickup truck (songthaew) to the accommodation, approximately 40 minutes away.

Arrive at Bo Kluea River Villa. Collect your room key and retrieve your luggage from the van. A van will also be available for guests who would like to visit nearby shops.

Enjoy dinner together.

Relax and enjoy your free time.

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Good morning, Bo Kluea!

Enjoy breakfast.

Pack your belongings and load them into the van. The van will transfer guests to the second rafting starting point at Ban Sop Mang.

Continue the adventure on the Middle Wa River. This section is part of the 80 km Middle Wa River rafting route and is located within Doi Phu Kha National Park.

The Middle Wa River is wider than the Upper Wa River and features larger rapids, with waves reaching up to approximately 2 meters in some sections. Unlike the Upper Wa River, the rapids are less continuous, with major rapids alternating with calmer stretches of water.

Morning highlights include Suea Ten–Huai Loi Rapid, Huai Duea Rapid, and Phi Pa Rapid.

Stop for lunch and recharge at Nan Adventure Camp. After lunch, get ready to continue the adventure.

Continue rafting for the final 40 km. Encounter numerous exciting rapids, including Mai Rapid, Dod Rapid, Soi Rapid, Suea Ten Rapid, Pha Daeng Rapid, and many more.

The journey concludes with some of the Wa River’s memorable rapids, including Wang Loon Rapid (Yao Rapid), one of the longest rapids on the river.

A 4×4 vehicle or local tractor with trailer will be waiting at the take-out point. Finish the adventure with an exciting overland transfer while enjoying elevated views of the Wa River and surrounding mountains.

Arrive at the shower and changing area, where the van will be waiting. Guests can shower, freshen up, and change into dry clothes.

Depart for Nan city. The journey from Mae Charim District to Nan covers approximately 32 km and takes around 50 minutes.