Tour Name : Namlang River Expedition

Tour Code : LM – RFT – 001

Type : Adventure Rafting
Coverage : Putao - Wasandum - Wahlingdum - Mulashidi
Duration : 5 Day / 4 Night

Availability : Nov – May
Trekking Grade : Moderate to demanding
Rafting Grade : Class 4

An adventurous, yet thoroughly enjoyable combination of thrill of rapids of whitewater and scenery !

Namlang River

Eastern Himalayas with its climax old growth forest supporting a huge range of animal and bird life while in the high alpine meadows many of Asia’s rarest flowers thrive. This is a place of pristine beauty, exotic cultures and some of the most radical topography on earth. Our exclusive multi day rafting goes along wilderness journey on the pristine western headwaters of the Ayeyarwady. The Namlang river combines the thrill of class 3 and 4 whitewater through thickly forested canyons is an incredible combination of white water and scenery.

Detailed Tour Program

Fri Day 01: Arrival - Putao

Upon arrival at Putao airport meet and greet by Putao trekking house's representative and transfer to your hotel. Putao, lies in a flat valley, jumping- off point for trekkers who want to explore the region’s deep forests, wildlife sanctuaries and snow-capped mountains etc. After a brief fresh up we have light lunch and take a walk in and around Putao for the orientation. Dinner and overnight at Putao trekking house.

Sat Day 02: Putao - Shangaung - Wasandum (jeep/trek)

Breakfast and we visit attractive Putao market often fills with colorful ethnic minorities. Later we depart by jeep or truck depending on the group size to upper Shangaung with the distance 17 km which takes us about one hour on a rugged road. Our adventure starts as we get off the jeep and start trek to Wasandum with the distance 20 km which takes us about 6 hours trek through Mt. Shangaung at 4468 ft, 1362 meters. First 10 km will be straight up along the trail winding up to the top of Mt. Shangaung from then trail goes all the way down to Wasandum. This will be the testing journey for us as we have to ascend from 1060 meters up to 1362 meters and then descend back to 860 meters. Wasandum is a small Rawan tribe village situates by Namro creek. Dinner and spend the night at Wasandum guest house in dormitory style.

Sun Day 03: First day rafting - jungle camp

Breakfast and everyone is fitted with their specialist rafting gear, while the trip leader gives an extensive lesson in river safety and paddling technique. We pass by the remote Lisu village of Nam Ze, at the foot of one of the snow-capped peaks. We encounter some excellent technical rapids after two hours or so down river. We raft further down to our to day destination jungle camp at the beginning of the second canyon. Pack lunch on the way, dinner and overnight at wildness camp.

Mon Day 04: Second day rafting - back to Putao

Breakfast and 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 to our meeting point at Mulashidi village, from where we transfer by jeep/truck back to Putao. Pack lunch on the way, dinner and overnight at Putao trekking house.

Tue Day 05: Yangon Departure

Breakfast and a last minute shopping at Putao market. Later we transfer to airport for our onward departure flight to conclude this unique experience.

***** End of Our Services*****

Package rate based on twin share. Valid until May 30th 2011
US$ 1210 per person (based on 4 person)
Single supplement: US$ 185

Small group supplement:
US$ 320 per person based on 2 person
US$ 210 per person based on 3 person

Price includes:

• Round trip airport transfers
• Ground transport (jeep, coach etc)
• Share twin accommodation (trekking house, local home stay and tent)
• Escorted English language leader expatriate raft guide, local guide and porters
• Rafting equipment such as life jacket, safety helmet, dry bag etc
• Full board meal, safe drinking water
• Travel Permit

Price excludes:

• Domestic airfare
• Insurance (medical, travel, property)
• Expenditure on personal nature such as laundry, beverages, gratitude to guides, porters etc