Combined Adventure 1 – Kayaking & Trekking in Namha National Park

Spend your two days doing these multiple, adventurous activities: kayaking & trekking. Paddle down the remote Namtha river stream, see minority villages in the countryside, witness fishermen along the river, camp at a peaceful valley with local rice paddies, spend a full day in the Namha National Park, hike steep up to the peak of the highest mountain of the region and admire a stunning 360-degree view!

• Water

• Meals

• English speaking guide

• Local guide/s

• Transport as mentioned above

• Accommodation as mentioned

• Community-based ecotourism fund

• Government taxes

• National Park conservation fund

• Tourism development fund

• Villages fund

• All entrance fees

• Travel permits

• Clothes which you don't mind getting wet 

• Trekking shoes 

• Hiking boots

• Hat

• Sunscreen

• Mosquito spray

• Torch

• Clothes/shoes to get wet

• Change of clothes

• Warm clothes

• Pocket money

• Raincoat (Wet season)

• Please arrive at the starting point (The Hiker Laos Office) at least 20 minutes before the tour starts

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation 15 days or more prior to the tour: No charge applied.
• Cancellation less than 15 days prior to the tour: 50 % charges of all the services requested
• Cancellation less than 72 hours ( 3days ) prior to the tour: Full charge for all services requested will be applied

RIGHTS & PRINCIPLES

• The customer must be aware that The Hiker is fully responsible for all its operations. This means that the customer must adhere to the guidelines and instructions of The Hiker’s tour-guide at all times.
• The Hiker is responsible for: security, safety, travel permits, government taxes, entrance fees, local guide, English speaking guide, accommodation, transport, food and water as described in the relevant tour itinerary. The Hiker also endeavours to meet the customer satisfactions to the best of its ability and is responsible for any complaints that arise which will be dealt with as detailed above.
• The Hiker has the right to decline or remove a group member at any time if the person is being aggressive, disrespectful or behaving in a dangerous manner that puts him or herself and/or other members of the group at risk and is unwilling to adhere to the authority of The Hiker tour-guide.
• The Hiker cooperates with third parties including government agencies and a network of individuals and companies and to the best of The Hiker’ knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are under contract to. However, The Hiker will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behaviors of these third parties.
• The Hiker will not accept responsibility or liability for any traveler who contravenes any law or regulation of any country visited.

CUSTOMER’S TRAVEL INSURANCE

• The Hiker’s rental vehicles are insured as commercial passenger vehicles. Insurance covers all the passengers while in a vehicle.
• The Hiker is not liable for any other insurance claims related to the tour.
• All customers travelling with The Hiker must have a valid travel insurance policy that covers the following liabilities: personal accident, medical expenses, baggage loss, cancellations, curtailment, personal liability and emergency repatriation.
• We recommend that the insurance also cover activities and risks related to kayaking, mountain biking, trekking and accidents or illness in remote locations with limited emergency facilities. Please be advised some insurance policies do not cover trekking beyond a certain height above sea level. We suggest customers read their insurance policies before booking a tour as certain events such as natural disasters and terrorism also may not be covered.
• The customers agree to assume all risks related to the trip and agrees that no liability will be attached to The Hiker or its partner agencies.