Ban Huai Pan
Ban Huai Pan
Nan
The Lua people of Nan province are some of the best honey and wild herb gatherers in the region. Their village, which is located on the banks of the Pan River in An San Do valley, provides us with a source of valuable information that dates back as far as prehistoric times.
- The scenic Lua village indigenous to Chiang Klang
- Bamboo rafting in the Pan River; visiting Tat Man waterfall and time for relaxing at the river’s edge
- Explore the integrated agriculture and terrace farms on foot
- Overnight stay at Lua house or set up a camp by the river
- Get to know more about rice farming, straw tying, threshing, buffalo tending, bamboo basketry and crossbow shooting
Tour
2 Days 1 Night Trip
| Day 1 | |
| 09:00 | Welcome and introduction to Ban Huai Pan at the Community Learning Center. |
| 10:00 | Explore the terrace paddy fields, learn about local wisdom at the basketry and crossbow sections. |
| 12:00 | Enjoy lunch. |
| 13:00 | Walk along the amazing nature trail. |
| 15:30 | Watch Lam Phi – a bamboo musical instrument show. |
| 17:00 | Dinner & welcoming ceremony. |
| 20:00 | Get some rest. |
| Day 2 | |
| 07:00 | Have breakfast. |
| 08:30 | Nan River rafting, which takes a 6-7 km stretch adventure. |
| 12:00 | Lunch break. |
| 13:00 | Shop for community-made products & travel home. |
Time to Visit: All year round, except during the peak of rainy season (July to August) when there’s a risk of the river overflowing
Note: The itinerary and expenses can be subject to change due to weather & other unpredictabilities.
Expenses
- Room: THB 300/guest
- Food: THB 100/guest
- Bamboo raft: THB 500/trip (sits 5)
- Shows: THB 2,500 each
- Nature Interpreter fee: THB 2,000/8 guests
Accommodation
Community homestay
Contacts
Ban Huai Pan Tourism Group, Mr. Somboon Chaiping (Village Headman) Tel. 095-289-6053
Attractions
Nan’s Nai Wiang community / Doi Phu Kha National Park / Tham Sakoen National Park
Travel by
Airlines
Bangkok (Don Mueng Airport):
- Nok Air
- Thai AirAsia
Rail
Take a train from Bangkok to Den Chai Station (7 trips/ day). Then take song taew to catch a bus to Huai Koh and get off at Thung Chang.
Car Rental
- Avis
- Budget
- Karn Car Rental
- Chai Rent a Car
- MADU Rent A Car
- Nan Valley Car Rent
Hotels/Resorts
Sahainan Permaculture Organic Farm (2.5 km. away from the community)
186 Moo. 4, Thung Chang, Nan 55130
095-350-8145
Sahainan Permaculture Organic Farm
Juthamas Resort (9.1 km. away from the community)
144 Moo. 3, Ban Nam Or, Pue, Chiang Klang, Nan 55160
081-735-5322, 096-863-5884
www.juthamasresort.com
Nam Or Resort (8.8 km. away from the community)
101 Pue, Chiang Klang, Nan 55160
086-184-1122
น้ำอ้อรีสอร์ต
Pai Nan Resort (9.2 km. away from the community)
162 Moo. 3, Pue, Chiang Klang, Nan 55160
081-998-3719, 081-181-6183
ปลายน่าน รีสอร์ต
Aueng Doi Resort (10.6 km. away from the community)
Pue, Chiang Klang, Nan 55160
089-552-1505
