The Jungle Cookout & Bamboo Raft Adventure
A day of forest, fire and river. Guests trek into the jungle with a local Lahu guide, cook lunch over an open fire the way the village does it, then float back out on a bamboo raft. The morning starts at a local market to see how the day begins here, then a drive to the trailhead where the Lahu guide takes over and leads the way through thick green forest. The centre of the day is the cookout — a hands-on lesson from a local host, and a meal everyone builds together. After lunch comes the bamboo raft: a slow, quiet float downriver that shows the jungle from a completely different angle, before the drive back to the hotel in the late afternoon. Duration: approx. 8 hours. Activity level: moderate — suits nature lovers with basic fitness. Built for travellers who want eco-tourism, cultural immersion and soft adventure rather than a sightseeing loop.
Itinerary
Hotel pickup
Morning pickup from the hotel in Chiang Mai.
08:00Local market
Stop at a local market to see how daily life begins here.
09:00Drive to the trailhead
Drive out to the start of the trek, where the local Lahu guide meets the group.
09:30Forest trek
Trek through the forest with the Lahu guide, seeing the green up close.
11:00Jungle cookout lunch
A local host teaches jungle cooking over an open fire — a hands-on lesson and a lunch the group cooks together.
12:30Bamboo raft down the river
Float downriver on a bamboo raft, a slow and quiet way to see the jungle from the water.
14:00Return to Chiang Mai
Drive back to the hotel, arriving late afternoon. Total day approx. 8 hours.
15:30Pricing
| Group Size | Price / Person |
|---|---|
| 1 – 1 pax | ฿4,400 |
| 2 – 2 pax | ฿2,200 |
| 3 – 3 pax | ฿1,650 |
| 4 – 4 pax | ฿1,350 |
| 5 – 5 pax | ฿1,800 |
| 6 – 6 pax | ฿1,500 |
| 7 – 7 pax | ฿1,350 |
| 8 – 8 pax | ฿1,250 |
| 9 – 9 pax | ฿1,200 |
Important Notes
INCLUDED: Local Lahu guide for trekking, village activities and jungle cooking · 1 meal and drinking water · Activity fees · Accident insurance for the full day WHO IT'S FOR: Travellers interested in eco-tourism, cultural immersion and soft adventure, with basic fitness for a forest trek. NOTE: Itinerary may change depending on weather and local conditions. One bamboo raft carries 4 guests plus 1 guide, 1 front rafter and 1 local guide as rear rafter — 7 persons total. Above 5 guests a second raft is required; for 5 persons including a child under 13 the family can share one raft. Minimum 2 persons; a single traveler is charged as 2 persons. RATE VALID: August 2026 – October 2027