Adaptable, light, comfortable pace, it was most suitable to take it in and yet arrive at your next village in a rather unusual way -- by river.
Most tour operators have access to bamboo rafts which are fun to be on. You can even make your own raft, as the bamboos are easily available. U do need to have some skill in manouvering though, as at times, the currents in the river tend to tacitly push you in a certain direction.
So good to have a local guy with you if it's your first time.
