The Karen Experience – hilltribe and trekking - 2 days

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$105.00

Minimum:

2 Persons

Difficulty Level:

This two day/one night program introduces you to the Karen people of Northern Thailand and their fascinating culture. Trek through the forests of Mae Wang National Park and enjoy the many waterfalls in this area.You will also enjoy an overnight in a very traditional village, taste great food and enjoy a bamboo raft trip on the Wang River.

Departure on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday (minimum 2 persons)

Tour Code:

TTTK06

Duration of this Tour:

2 days

Departure Time:

08:00

End Time:

17:00

Transportation:

Trekking truck

Accommodation:

hilltribe house

Itinerary:

Day 1: Chiang Mai - Karen Village

Meals:

Lunch

Dinner

Description:

Your guide will meet you at the hotel. Your hilltribe adventure begins. Our first stop will be at a beautiful typical Northern Thai local market where your guide will do his shopping for the coming days and will explain about some of the local specialties that are for sale here. Continue after this, drive to the start point of the trek. Today we will walk mostly uphill. We will follow a great mountain trail along a sparkling stream with crystal clear water until we reach a camp besides a waterfall. Here we will stay for a while, enjoying a swim in the cool water. Your guide will prepare lunch. After lunch we will trek further up the mountain to a first Karen village. Here we will stop for a chat and say hello to the many pigs…Then we are set for the final stage to the Karen village where we will spend the night. We will first reach the Royal Project of the village. Your guide will explain about this interesting agricultural project. The last part of our hike leads us through dense forest.

After arrival in the Karen village where we will spend the night your guide will introduce you to your host for tonight. You can explore the village while he starts to prepare dinner. You are welcome to help him with cooking. We also encourage you to practice some Karen language with your host after dinner while your guide. Overnight will be in a house in the Karen village.

Day 2: Karen Village – Chiang Mai

Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Description:

Rise with the roosters. Your guide will prepare a hearty breakfast. After breakfast we will start our descent back to civilization. We pass ricefields and trek through beautiful dipterocarp forest before we reach a pretty waterfall where we will spend some time relaxing, swimming and enjoying nature. After a short walk we will see our trekking truck parked along the road. Drive to the private house where we will have lunch.

After lunch, we will drive to a small rafting camp. Our bamboo rafts will be waiting for us. Enjoy a relaxing and, at times, exciting bamboo raft trip for about 45 minutes on the Wang River. After this we board our trekking truck for the drive back to Chiang Mai.On the way back we will stop at a beautiful market before we drop you off at your hotel or guesthouse.

Included:

Transportation by pick up truck
One breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
Accommodation in the village
Experienced English speaking trekking guide
Bamboo rafting (about 45 minutes)
Information leaflet with practical information
Medical insurance

Not Included:

All drink
Personal expenses
Tips

Things to Bring:

Short sleeve shirts for the day time (bring a spare one, just in case)
Long sleeves for the evening (especially in the winter Nov - Feb it can be a bit cold)
Shoes with good grip (especially in the raining season from May - Sep)
A cap
Sunscreen
Flip flops
Sunglasses
Your personal toiletries
Personal medication
Fully charged batteries or even an extra battery for your camera.
1000-1500 Thai Baht per person in small (not bigger than 500 Thai Baht and plenty of 100 Thai Baht notes). This is for souvenirs, drinks and tips.

Notes:

Due to weather conditions and other conditions on the ground we might have to adjust the itinerary of this trekking. If it is necessary to adjust the program we will always make sure that the quality of your experience and your personal safety are safeguarded.

Please respect local customs and traditions. We will give you a document named "code of conduct in the village". Read it before you go on your trek. Dress conservatively in the village. Please refrain from or, at least minimize, the intake of alcoholic beverages while you are in the village.