Khek rafting rivers Phitsanulok

Khek rafting rivers Phitsanulok

Of all the rafting rivers in Thailand, the Khek is the most challenging, but also the most fun. This river has many steep turns and rapids to keep you entertained. Rafting enthusiasts should make at least one trip here during their lifetime.
Location
The Khek river comes from the Phetchabun mountains, winds through Amphoe Khao Kho in the Phetchabun Province, continues on through the Thung Salaeng Luang National Park, then on to Amphoe Khao Kho before merging with the Nan River. The majority of the rafting takes place in Amphoe Wang Thong in the province of Phitsanulok. The most popular starting point is at Kilometer Marker fifty-three in Ban Pak Yang in Amphoe Wang Thong. From here, the river follows Highway 12.

Highlights

Rafting: The best time for rafting is during the rainy season between May and October. During this time, the river turns brown and turbulent. Rainy season brings the necessary water to ensure a high water level and the challenging rapids for which the Khek is famous. You have a chance to float for up to eight kilometers. The skill level of this section varies between moderate and difficult.
Your trip will start from Ban Pak Yang where the water is slow. From here, you will continue on to Kaeng Pak Yang, which is more technically difficult. Next, you will pass Kaeng Moradok Pa, and Kaeng Pak Yang. Kaeng Pak Yang has the most challenging rapids and lasts for about one hundred meters. After you're finished bumping through, you'll need to stay on guard, as you have to navigate the boulder field at Kaeng Sang. Kaeng Sophalam is next, winding you through yet more esses. Although the current here seems slow, it is still difficult to navigate your raft. Finally you will come to Kaeng Yao, which is about one hundred meters long. This is a slow section and many rafters stop here to regain their wits and swim in the slow current. When you're done relaxing, jump back in your raft and continue on to Kaeng Wang Nam Yen, the final stop. The total trip takes about two hours, during which time you'll pass over eighteen Kaengs.

How to Get There
From the Phitsanulok Province, take Highway 12 to Amphoe Wang Thong. Continue driving straight until you reach Kilometer Marker fifty-three, which is in Ban Pak Yang.
Rafting Operators Call:
Pop Tours: 0-1680-3939 or 0-1707-0440
Wang Nam Yen Resort: 0-5529-3411-4

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