Highlights
- Experience a peaceful morning along Cham Stream in Pu Luong
- Walk through rice fields and traditional villages at an unhurried pace
- Drift downstream on a bamboo raft through natural scenery
- Enjoy a local lunch served on the bamboo raft
- Enjoy a small-group experience led by a local English-speaking guide
Description
07:30 – 08:00 | Departure from your lodge
Begin your journey toward Lan Village, walking through scenic rice fields and mountain landscapes.
Visit a traditional Thai stilt house, where you’ll learn about the full silk-making process — from cocoon to finished textile — and even try weaving yourself.
Continue to Chieng Lau Village to observe local farming practices and see traditional bamboo waterwheels in operation.
10:00 | Trek to Cham Stream
Start a scenic 1-2 km trek from Chieng Lau to Cham Stream. Along the way, stop at a local home to experience authentic hospitality and gain deeper insight into daily life.
10:45 | Bamboo rafting & lunch
Arrive at Cham Stream and board a bamboo raft for a relaxing journey downstream. Drift past lush forests, rice fields, and peaceful villages from a unique perspective.
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch served on the raft. During warm weather, you may also have the opportunity to swim in the clear stream. (Please bring a swimsuit and towel.)
The experience ends with a sense of calm and connection, offering a deeper understanding of life shaped by river, land, and time in Pu Luong.
12:00 | End of the tour
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Pu Luong, or drop you off at the meeting point for your onward journey to Hanoi or Ninh Binh.
End of the program. We look forward to welcoming you again on your next adventure.
Includes
Bamboo rafting experience on Cham Stream
Local lunch served on the bamboo raft
Guided village walk and light trekking
English-speaking local guide
Transportation with driver
Bottled water
Entrance fees
Excludes
Drinks beyond those mentioned
Personal expenses and gratuities
Travel insurance
Tips
Important Information
- To make it easier for you to join the tour: If you plan to return to Hanoi or travel to Ninh Binh in the afternoon (13:00–13:30), you may check out of your hotel before the tour. At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to the meeting point for your onward journey to Hanoi or Ninh Binh
- Children: Children aged 0–4 years old are free of charge (parents are responsible for all expenses for the child)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
