TTTK03 - Chiang Dao in Depth Private Tour - 4 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 unforgetable elephant ride. Experience the life of the hilltribe people. Profesionally organized private tour with high flexibility.
Enjoy a delicious lunch in the forest. After lunch we will continue our trek through the forest to the Palong village Mae Joen. Your guide will take his time to explain you about the natural environment. Walking today will be around 5-6 hours. Arrive at the village later in the afternoon.
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 breakfast this morning we will start trekking to a nearby elephant camp. You will ride on one of these majestic animals. After this exhilarating elephant ride we will continue trekking for one hour to a waterfall where you will have time for a refreshing. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the waterfall. After lunch we will continue our trek through the forest about 3-4 hours to another Palong village. Your guide will take his time to explain you about the natural environment. We walk out of the forest into the rice fields to Palong village Huay Pong.
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 breakfast we will trek about an hour to a Karen village Thakilek. 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 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, Lahu and Karen 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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