Trekking in Chiang Dao
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A trekking tour approx. 100 km to the north from the city of Chiang Mai at the Doi Luang mountain wilderness and close to Chiang Dao. Enjoy the nature and stay overnight in simple huts at friendly Lisu, Karen and Lahu hill tribe villages. This tour also includes activities, such as bamboo rafting on the Mae Taeng River. It does suite definitely the easy going and young people who like to stay close with the nature and will not miss some of the usual daily comfort. Daily from Chiang Mai, private tour, minimum 2 persons
DAY 1 CHIANG MAI - CHIANG DAO - BAAN DIN DAM (LISU HILL TRIBE VILLAGE) L/D
In the morning at approx. time 09.00 pick up from the hotel, airport or railway station. Leave the city and travel by pick up truck in northern direction. Have a brief stop at a local countryside market. Chance to do some quick last minute shopping before your trekking tour starts. Go on to Chiang Dao, where you will explore the mystic cave temple. Lunch on route at a local restaurant. Then drive along Doi Luang mountain range to the village of Muang Khong and from here start walking for approx. 2 hours, first to a Lahu hill tribe village and then further to the Lisu hill tribe village of Baan Din Dam. Time to relax or take a stroll around the village. Dinner and overnight in a simple hut of this Lisu hill tribe village.
DAY 2 BAAN DIN DAM (LISU HILL TRIBE VILLAGE) - BAAN PA KAO LAM (KAREN HILL TRIBE VILLAGE) B/L/D
After an early breakfast you will continue your journey and today's trekking is approx. 6 hours up and down along the wilderness of the Doi Luang mountain range. On route you will enjoy a picnic lunch at a small waterfall. Chance to take a cool bath. Continue your trek and reach the remote Karen hill tribe village of Baan Pa Kao Lam. Before dinner take a stroll around the village, observe the daily life here in the green mountains and chat with the locals. Spend the night once more in a simple hut, today at this Karen hill tribe village.
DAY 3 BAAN PA KAO LAM (KAREN HILL TRIBE VILLAGE) - BAN PONG NGAN (LAHU HILL TRIBE VILLAGE) B/L/D
First enjoy your early breakfast. Afterwards visit a small elephant camp in the wilderness. Spend some time with these giants and also chance to feed them (no riding!). Then it is time to continue your trek for about 2 hours until you reach another Karen hill tribe village, where your guide will prepare the lunch. After a stroll around the village go on trekking under the shade of green trees and along wild orchids, flora and herbs. About 2 hours later arrive at the Lahu hill tribe village of Baan Pong Ngan. There is time left to relax, for a swim in the river, for fishing or just play with the local kids. Then dinner will be provided and you got the chance to talk to the Lahu people and learn more about their life out here. Overnight will be once more in a simple hut.
DAY 4 BAAN PONG NGAN (LAHU HILL TRIBE VILLAGE) - CHIANG MAI B/L
After breakfast it is time to say good bye to the Lahu people and board one of their bamboo rafts. Along the way experience the peaceful tranquility of the Mae Taeng River, broken only by the sound of birds and then raft through some rocks and rapids (it can get a bit wet on this part!). The river trip ends at the Shan village Sob Kai, where you will have your lunch break. Then you will be driven back to Chiang Mai by pick up truck. Arrive the northern capital in the middle of the afternoon. Transfer to the hotel, airport or railway station, depends on your further schedule.
REMARKS:
- A small rucksack and a water canteen can be provided (if you need it, please let us know at the time of booking).
- During the cool season (Nov. to Feb.) we do recommend to bring a long sleeves sweater or a jacket. But also a mosquito repellent and a torch can be very useful. Otherwise light clothes and good walking shoes are recommended to wear during the trek.
- As well there is a trekking tour for 3 days/2 nights available at Chiang Dao area, but also as a private tour only.
- Accommodation in Chiang Mai before and/or after the tour can be booked with us as well.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Excursions as mentioned in the above itinerary, all transfers with a pick up truck, accommodation for all 3 nights in simple huts with thin mattresses at the above mentioned hill tribe villages, English speaking tour guide, 3x breakfast, 4x lunch and 3x dinner,
NOT INCLUDED:
Drinks, tips and personal expenses