Trek Chiang Dao AreaONE DAY EXPERIENCE HILL TRIBE TREK CHIANG DAO
This trip in for the one who has short time in Chiang mai and would like to learn about several hill tribe village in the North of Thailand by one day jungle trail. And also the healthy person who want to get exercise.
08:00 Leave from hotel by local truck via Maeteang and visit Mae
Malai local market the colorful and exotic local market. This is where the local people and the various hilltribe meet and trade their goods, mostly fruits, vegetables and flower. Continue to Chiang Dao and Prow district.
10:00 Spend whole morning trekking for 1 hr. to visit Lahu hilltribe village Baan Pathong and continue trek 2-3 hrs to Karen hill tribe village Baan Phalai.
12:00 Relax and explore about their life. Lunch box will be provided at village.
13:30 Continue by foot for 20 minutes to Lisu hill tribe village and trek to Ahka hill tribe village at Baan Pang Dang 15 mins and 1 hr to visit Palong hilltribe village Pang Dang.
16:00 Get truck from here back to Chiang mai.
17:30 Arrive Chiang mai, Transfer to hotel.
Tour Included
1. Transportation : Local truck
2. Meal : 01 Lunch box
3. English Speaking Guide.
3 Days 2 Nights Trek Muang Kong Chiang Dao AreaThis is a newly explored route for those who would like to experience dense jungle, fresh air and real nature in a wild animal conservation area( Chiang Dao ), The trekconcludes with activity along the Mae Tang River in Huay Nam Dung National Park Area, which is well known for it?s beautiful native flora & herbs . The trek will include elephant ride and bamboo rafting.
A meeting with the trek group and guide will be arranged in the evening ( 6 PM ) of the day beforethe trek, to provide explanation of the program, preparation, do?s and don?ts in the village, and questions for the tour guide.
Day 1: Chiang Mai ? Cave ? Muang Kong ? Lisu HilltribeVillage
08h30Leave from your hotel by local truck to the North of Chiang Mai .
Stop at local Mae Ma Laimarket. Get in touch with the local people and enjoy buying food and ingredients with the guide.
09h30Continue around 35 kms. Drive to visit the biggest cave in Chiang Mai at Chiang Dao
Cave, see the beautiful stalactites, stalagmites andthe reclining Buddha image, that
has an interesting history.
11h30Take the truck up to Doi Chiang Dao (the 3rd highest peak in Thailand, 2,225 Meters )
passing through beautiful mountain scenery and hilltribe villages. Lunch will be
provided on the way . Then continue to Karen village at Baan Muang Kong
14h30Start trek though the jungle for 1 ½hours to Lisu village at BaanHuayDin Dam .
16h00Arrive at the village. Welcome by the village, leave your gear at the Bamboo Hut
(Dormitory room for the group) & relax. Walk around to see the village. Play and talk
with the children or prepare food with the guide.
19h00Candle light Dinner with the group ( no electricity ! ). After dinner, have friendly chat with tour guide to learn something of hilltribe culture and history.
Day2: Lisu hilltribe village ? Elephent ride ? Karen hilltribe village.
08h00First, breakfast with nature.
09h00Prepare for a challenging trek for 4-5 hours, up and down hill. It will be a memorable
trek under the shade of the green trees, and through marvelous wild orchids, flora and
herbs.
13h00Lunch, jungle style, will be provided by the guide and his assistant during the trek. At
the end of the trek, we reach the elephant camp. A chance to rest and relax.
15h00Experience Jumbo (Not Jet) ride for 1½ hours through the jungle. As you ride the
elephant, you will understand how gentle and beautiful these creatures are. We ride
the elephants to the Karen hilltribe village, Baan Pang Kao Lam for our second night
stop.
16h30Arrive at the village. Organize your gear in the wooden Hut
(Dormitory room for the group) then free time. Swimming in the river, fishing, exploring
the village, playing football with children or preparing dinner with guide are all
possible.
19h00Dinner will be provided. Enjoy talking, exchanging ideas, games, stories, music or
questions with the guide and group. Sweet dreams after a hard day.
Day 3 : Karen hilltribe village ? Bamboo Rafting ? Chiangmai.
08h00Early morning breakfast at village.
09h00Say goodbye to the Karen as we take theirsuperbtransport, ?Bamboo Raft? along the way, experience the peaceful tranquility of the river, broken only by the sound of birds and trekkers singing !!.
11h00At Lahu village, recheck your raft before keep going on to more excitement, passing rocks and rapids for 2 hours till we reach the Shan village.
13h00Lunch at Shan local Restaurant. (included in cost)
14h30Transfer back to Chiang Mai by local truck.
17h00Say ?Good bye?to your group and guide before returning to your nice and comfortable
room at your hotel.
End of services.
TOUR INCLUDED.
Transportation: Local truck.
: Elephant ride.
: Bamboo raft.
Accommodation: 2 nights in the Bamboo cottage.
Meals : 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.
Equipment : Backpack can be provided on request.
Accidental Insurance.
English speaking guide.
4 Days 3 Nights Trek Chiang Dao AreaDay 01: Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao - Muang Kong - Lahu village.
09h00: Leave from hotel in Chiang Mai by pick up truck to the north of Chiang Mai, stop at Mae Malai Market, drive to Chiang Dao cave and explore inside cave.
Lunch at local restaurant. Then drive up on the mountain road to Baan Muang
Kong, start the trekking for 2 hours to Lahu village, dinner and overnight at Lahu village.
Day 02: Lahu village ? Waterfall - Lisu village
07h00: Breakfast at the village.
08h30: Full day trekking about 6 hours in the jungle trail picnic lunch at the small waterfall, after lunch continue by trek to Lisu village dinner and overnight at Lisu village.
Day 03: Lisu hilltribe village - Elephant ride - Karen hilltribe village
07h00: Breakfast with nature.
08h30: Prepare for a challenging trek for 4-5 hours, up and down hill. It will be a memorable trek under the shade of the green trees, and through marvelous wild orchids, flora and herbs.
13h00: Lunch, jungle style, will be provided by the guide and assistant during the trek. At the
end of the trek, we reach the elephant camp. A chance to rest and relax.
15h00: Experience Jumboride for 1/1-2 hours through the jungle. As you ride the elephant, you will understand how gentle and beautiful these creatures are. We ride the elephant to the Karen hilltribe village, Baan Pang Kao Lam for our Third night stop.
16h30: Arrive at the village. Organize your gear in the wooden (hut Dormitory room for the group)* Swimming in the river, fishing, exploring the village, playing football with children or preparing dinner with guide are all possible.
19h00: Dinner will be provided. Enjoy talking, exchanging ideas, games, stories, music or question with the guide and group sweet dreams after a hard day.
Day 04: Karen hilltribe village - Bamboo rafting - Chiang Mai
08h00: Early morning breakfast at village.
09h00: Say good bye to the Karen as we take their superb transport ?Bamboo raft? along the way, experience the peaceful tranquility of the river, broken only by the sound of birds and trekkers singing!!
11h00: At Lahu village, recheck your raft before keep going on to more excitement, passing rocks and rapids for 2 hours till we reach the Shan village.
13h00: Lunch at Shan local restaurant, (Included in cost)
14h30: Transfer back to Chiang Mai by local truck.
17h30: Say ?Good bye? to your group and guide before returning to your nice and comfortable room at your hotel.
End of service.
TOUR INCLUDED.
Transportation: local truck.
: Elephant ride.
: Bamboo raft.
Accommodation: 3 nights in the Bamboo cottage.
Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 4 lunches and 3 dinners.
Equipment : Backpack can be provided on request.
Accidental insurance.
English Speaking Guide.
