TTTK02 - Tribal Culture of Chiang Dao Private Tour - 3 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, Lahu, Palong and Akha. Most of these tribes migrated into Thailand from the surrounding countries. Your experienced guide knows this area as the back of his hand and will tell you about the flora and fauna. If you are interested in Thai cooking, you can join our guide with preparing dinner and he will teach you how to cook real Thai food. Enjoy the local hilltribe lifestyle, your guide can tell you many stories about their lives.
An unforgettable jungle trekking. Experience the life of various hilltribes and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Enjoying with elephant riding and bamboo rafting.
Your guide will introduce you to the Thai kitchen and will explain you about all the different herbs we use for the Thai dishes. After that you can help him to cook the dinner. After dinner he will take you to one of the local houses to tell you the stories about the daily life of the Palong and about the history of the village.
Once we have arrived in the village you can rest for a while or spend some time playing with the children. Your guide will prepare your evening meal for you all, and if you like you can join him to prepare dinner. At the campfire after dinner, it’s time to share some more stories with your guide and the local Palong people.
After the sounds of nature and the locals woke you up, your guide will prepare breakfast. After breakfast we will trek about an hour to a Karen village Thakilek. After a short rest we'll travel by truck to a riverside camp where a bamboo raft will be waiting for you. Your helmsmen will manoeuvre the raft through the gentle rapids. After the raft trip it is time for lunch. Drive back to Chiang Mai by truck. On the way back we will make a stop at an orchid nursery.
- 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 and Lahu village
- All meals on trek
- Private English speaking guide
- Elephant riding (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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