Rafting! Just thinking about it makes my blood boil and adrenaline pumping. Especially since Nam Wa is the best rafting site in Thailand, and one of the top in Southeast Asia. The rafting site is in Mae Charim National Park.

Lower Nam Wa is not a intense as Middle or Upper Nam Wa. Teens and older adults will have no problem navigating these waters. It takes about 2 hours to finish the course. For the most part, the current takes you down the stream giving you plenty of time to enjoy the scenery. Hold on for a few surprises that you may encounter which will surely get you wet.

Before getting onto the rafts, you’ll have to listen to the safety instructions provided by the Park Rangers. Please listen, it is for your benefit in case an accident such as capsizing occurs. Once you have understood the instructions, put on your life-vest and helmet, grab an oar and get ready for action.

As mentioned previously, Lower Nam Wa isn’t as intense as the other levels. The Park Ranger has time to point out various flora and fauna as you travel with the current. If Lower Nam Wa wasn’t enough excitement, you can always test your courage by jumping off the 5 meter cliff which you will undoubtly see along the way.

2 hours have passed and unfortunately I’m already out of time to try out the higher levels. This can only mean that I’ll have to come back again the next time I visit Nan.

Address : 35 Moo 5 Nam Paai Tambon, Mae Charim District, Nan, 55170

GPS : 18.600864,100.978829

Contact no. : 054 730 040, 054 731 757, 080 679 9070

E-mail : maejarim_np@hotmail.com

Operating Hours. : 9.00-21.00 Hrs.

Entrance Fee : Foreigner Adult 200 Child 100 Vehicle Bicycle 10 B Motorbike 20 B Other 30

Best Time : Anytime of the year

Highlight : Water Rafting at Lower and Middle of Nam Wah

Activities : Beautiful scenery, rafting, ancient paintings, rare flora and fauna.

Facilities :

General

• Restaurant, Toilet, Electricity
• Camping feee 30 baht per night (tent and bedding equipment available for rent)

4 Guest Houses

• Bann Pak Nam Wah: 3 bedroom 2 bathroom: 6 persons: 1,800 baht
• Bann Pak Keang Luan 1: 2 bedroom 2 bathroom: 4 persons: 1,200 baht
• Bann Pak Keang Luan 2: 2 bedroom 2 bathroom: 4 persons: 1,200 baht
• Bann Pak Chaba Pa : 1 bedroom 1 bathroom: 4 persons: 800 baht

A convenience store is on location if you need to purchase a few items. You can also ask the Park Office to provide you with meals.

Tips : Please follow instructions provided by the rangers for your safety and the safety of others.

Cross the Nan River bridge and follow Route 1168. Turn left past Phra That Chae Hang Temple on Nan-Mae Charim direction for about 38 kilometers. Take Route 1243 (Baan Nasia-Baan Nam Muan) for about 15 kilometers until you reach Baan Huay Saimoon, then turn left into the park office.