TTTK01 - Palong Adventure in Chiang Dao Private Tour - 2 days
In the coming days you will learn about the flora and fauna of Northern Thailand and about the mountain dwellers who call these foothills of the Himalayas their home. You will learn about the traditions and life of the various tribes inhabiting this area, the Karen and Palong. Most of these tribes migrated into Thailand from the surrounding countries. Your rpivate guide knows this area like the back of his hand and will tell you about plants and animals. He will reveal the secrets of Northern Thai cooking and will make sure this trip will be a memorable experience for the rest of your life.
An unforgetable elephant show and ride. Experience the life of the hilltribe people. Soft adventure trek and bamboo rafting.
Your trekking guide will pick you up at appointed time but preferrably around 7:30 at the hotel or guesthouse. You will drive to the north into the mountains near Chiang Dao. First we will stop at a local market. Your guide will do some shopping for the coming days and he will take you along and explain all about the different ingredients he will be using for dinner. We continue to the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp. This is the most scenic elephant camp in Thailand. Witness the show in which the elephants haul logs and see how they enjoy bathing in the river. Lunch will be at a nice local restaurant. After lunch we will start trekking. The trail has a few steep hills but most of the trail is relatively easy, we can change the routing according to your personal preferances. All together we walk between 2,5 and 4 hours (again depending on you). After arrival in the village you can relax, explore the village or learn some Thai cooking by helping your guide prepare the dinner. He can explain you about the herbs and ingredients he uses. After dinner your personal guide will take you to one of the village houses where you will meet some of the villagers. Overnight will be in one of the village houses
After the sounds of nature and the locals woke you up, your guide will prepare breakfast. After breakfast we will walk a little bit to the other side of the village, where we will mount elephants for a 45-minute ride on the back these majestic animals through the forest. After this we continue trekking to a Karen village. Most of the Karen lives in eastern Burma. They have been fighting for an independent state for many years. Thailand has a significant Karen population. After this exhilarating elephant ride we will walk another small hour to your private transport and drive to the Ping River where a bamboo raft will be waiting for you. Your helmsmen will maneuver the raft through the gentle rapids. After the raft trip it is time for lunch. Drive back to Chiang Mai by truck. Our last stop on the way back will be at one of Chiang Mai’s famous orchid nurseries where they have a small butterfly garden as well. We will drop you at your hotel at around 5 pm.
- 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
- Suncream
- A small towel
- Flip flops
- Sun glasses
- Your personal toiletries
- Personal medication
- Fully charged batteries or even an extra battery for your camera.
- 1000-1500 Thai Baht per person in small notes (not bigger than 100 Thai Baht). This is for souvenirs, drinks and tips.
- Private transport by pick up truck
- Accommodation in the local Palong village
- All meals during the trek
- Private English speaking guide
- Elephant Ride (about 45 minutes)
- Bamboo rafting (about 45 minutes)
- Insurance
- Sleeping bag (on request)
- Backpack (on request)
- All drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
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