Mae Wang - Samoeng

Location

About 45 kms southwest of Chiang Mai. About one hour and 15 minutes drive.

Protected areas

Mae Wang National Park consists of the mountainous Tanonthongchai hill range that that lies 400-1,909 metres above mean sea level. There are other mountains that are the main sources of three streamlines: Nammaejam, Nammaewang and Nammaeteun tributaries of Mae Ping River.
It borders Doi Inthanon National Park.

Trekking

Challenging trekking possible but also easier treks. It’s quite a flexible area.  We offer several treks in this area.
The two day Samoeng trekking starts in Samoeng and ends in the Mae Wang area. This is an off the beaten track adventure. We also offer a comfort version of this trek.

In the Mae Wang area we offer two small group adventures: the two day Karen Experience and the three day Mae Wang Tribal Adventure which features a half day cycling trip.
The private trekkings we offer here are a two day trekking with overnight in the Karen village Huay Khao Lip and three day trekking with a meaningful elephant experience

Very few trekkers make it to the Samoeng area. The Mae Wang area gets many visitors due to its proximity to Chiang Mai and the abundance of activities. On the Mae Wang trekking we usually meet other trekkers but once you go further into the forest you meet hardly anyone.

More programs are being surveyed.

Other activities

There are a number of elephant camps in this area that offer elephant riding and mahout courses.
Rubber boat (white water) and bamboo rafting are possible on the Wang River (Mae Wang)

Villages

There are village of the Karen and Hmong tribes. A couple of villages are heavily visited and we avoid these. It is still possible to find quiet places.

Attractions

Mountains
Doi Pha Tang is about 1,909 meters above sea level, located in Mae Win, Mae Wang district. Since it is the part of Doi Inthanon mountain range, the weather is cool throughout the year.

Waterfalls 
There many streams that come from the mountains and feed the Wang River (Mae Wang). Lots of waterfalls in this area, amongst others the  Khun Puay, Pra Duk Daeng, Phong Noy, and Phong Samid, Mae Sapok Falls.

Royal Projects
There are several royal projects in this area, amongst others in Mae Sapok, Khun Wang and Huay Khao Lip.