3-Day Ratanakiri Bamboo Rafting & Jungle Trek Adventure

Meeting Time: 4:30 PM | Location: Your hotel in Ban Lung, Ratanakiri

Before setting off on this jungle adventure, we’ll meet at your hotel in Ban Lung for an evening briefing. This is an opportunity to meet your guide, go over the final trip details, and ensure you’re fully prepared for the journey ahead.

Trekking Time: 4–6 hours | Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Route: Ban Lung – Veun Sai – O’Lalai River – Kok Lak Village – Jungle Camp

Your adventure begins at 8:30 AM when we pick you up from your hotel and drive 45 km north to Veun Sai village, about an hour away. From there, a small boat will take us upstream along the O’Lalai River, where you’ll pass through breathtaking landscapes with lush vegetation lining the riverbanks.

Upon reaching Kok Lak village, the trekking begins! You’ll journey through a variety of landscapes, from open farmland to dense jungle. Along the way, we’ll stop for a lunch break at a farmhouse or by a peaceful stream. Before continuing deeper into the jungle, you’ll have a chance to prepare—changing into protective clothing to avoid insect bites and scratches from the thick vegetation.

As we trek further north, the forest becomes denser. Eventually, we’ll enter primary jungle, where the terrain becomes more rugged, leading us up into the hills. We’ll take breaks along the way to soak in the jungle’s beauty and catch our breath.

By 4:30 PM, we’ll arrive at our campsite near a stunning waterfall. Here, you can take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear river at the base of the falls—perfect for cooling off after the day’s trek. As the evening sets in, your guide and ranger will prepare camp, cook dinner over a campfire, and set up hammocks with mosquito nets for a restful night in the jungle.

Overnight: Hammock camping near the waterfall

Trekking Time: 4–6 hours | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Jungle Camp – Bamboo Forest – River Rafting – Minority Farm Stay

Wake up to the sounds of the jungle and enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea by the fire. A simple breakfast will be prepared before we begin another day of trekking.

Today’s trek takes us off the beaten path, navigating through thick vegetation where the trail may need to be cleared with a machete. Around midday, we’ll stop for lunch in a peaceful bamboo forest near the river.

After lunch, your guide and ranger will begin constructing a traditional bamboo raft, and you’re welcome to lend a hand for an authentic jungle experience. Once the raft is ready, we’ll load our gear and begin rafting downstream, drifting through untouched forests and scenic landscapes.

By evening, we’ll reach a remote minority farmhouse where we’ll spend the night. Relax, take in the sunset from a hilltop with stunning views, and, if you like, enjoy a small celebration with locally made rice wine after dinner.

Overnight: Hammock camping at a minority farmhouse

Trekking Time: 3–4 hours (rafting) | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Route: Minority Farm – Ranger’s Village – Voen Sai – Ban Lung

After breakfast, we’ll prepare our gear and set off on the final leg of our rafting journey. Drifting downstream, you’ll take in the stunning river scenery, surrounded by dense jungle and wildlife.

By midday, we’ll arrive at the ranger’s village, where our rafting adventure ends. After a lunch break in the village, we’ll board a fast boat back to Voen Sai, where our driver will be waiting to take us back to Ban Lung.

Estimated arrival in Ban Lung: 4:30 PM