Amandit River Bamboo Rafting
Lanting Bambu Sungai Amandit
Ride a long bamboo raft poled by a Dayak boatman down the Amandit River for two to three hours, past rainforest, bamboo groves and rapids. It is Loksado's signature experience.
The Amandit River rises in the Meratus Mountains and flows through Loksado village over a bed of pebbles and shallows. The local Dayak Meratus people once used long rafts (lanting), made from a dozen or so thick bamboo poles, to carry bamboo and farm produce downriver to sell. Today the rafts have become visitors' favourite way to explore the river. Each raft is poled by one boatman and carries two or three passengers. The trip runs from the Loksado area downriver to villages farther on, takes about two to three hours, and passes rainforest, bamboo groves, small rapids and suspension bridges. The pace is gentle, but there are occasional small waves that may splash you. Prices are per raft and are negotiated with the boatman at the village jetty or your guesthouse; return transport is extra. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet, and keep cameras and phones in waterproof bags. The village holds an annual bamboo raft festival.
Opening hours
Daytime (morning visits recommended)
Nearby sights
- Balai Adat Malaris
- Meratus Mountains Trekking
- Tanuhi Hot Spring
- Haratai Waterfall
- Bukit Langara
- Kandangan