Rafting on the Wa River Nan

Rafting on the Wa River Nan

The water of the Wa River comes from the majestic Phi Pan Nam Mountain Range before making its way through Amphoe Mae Charim in the Nan Province. The rafting along this river varies from moderate to difficult. The forest around the river is lush and green all year-round.
Location
The Wa River is fed by the same headwater as the Nan River. The Wa winds for 300 kilometers through Amphoe Santisuk, Amphoe Mae Charim and then merges with the Nan River in Amphoe Wiang Sa. Most of the rafting is done in Amphoe Mae Charim in the Mae Charim National Park.

Highlights

Rafting on the Wa River: The first section of your rafting trip starts in Nam Pu and ends at Kaeng Luang. This portion is about four kilometers long and takes an hourto complete. You will pass Kaeng Nam Pu, Kaeng Sua, Kaeng Pha Tae, and Kaeng Sai Mun Pong in the Mae Charim National Park. This first section is easy to navigate and perfect for beginners. The second section, from Kaeng Luang to Pang Chang is more difficult. This section is fourteen kilometers long and will take you past Kaeng Luang, Kaeng Sua Ten, Kaeng Paeng, Kaeng Sali, Kaeng Hai, and Kaeng Pha Hua Chang. This final section has some world class rapids and will take you two hours to navigate.

Elephant Treks: A popular way to get from Ban Pang Chang to Had Rai is on the back of an elephant. During your one-and-a-half hour trek, you will travel through the forest, cross a river, and visit the lotus pond. This elephant ride will cover three-and-a-half kiiome-ters.

How to get there
Form the town of Nan, take Highway 1168 for forty-two kilometers to Mae Charim. Then, turn left to Highway 1259 for fifteen kilometers to Mae Charim National Park. The total distance from Nan is fifty-seven kilometers.
Rafting operators: Nan Pang Chang Resort call: 0-5478-1316 or 0-5478-1244

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