TTTK10 - Luxury trekking – two days Palong experience Tour
Our two day/one night luxury trekking to the Palong village Pang Daeng is the first program of its kind Tiger Trail Thailand is offering. Trekking in Chiang Mai in general is offered at budget level. We think this is definitely not for everyone.
This program offers a high-quality experience while it doesn’t take away the attraction of an overnight stay in an authentic tribal village.
We use the most comfortable transportation, offer a choice of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner and make the overnight experience as comfortable as possible under the circumstances.
Unlimited drinking water is included as well as all tips.
The only thing you will have to carry on the trek is your camera. We will take care of your luggage.
We give you an leaflet with information about the Palong, in whose village you will spend the night. This leaflet contains general information but also a short language section that will enable you to communicate with your hosts.
On the eve of the trek your guide will take you out for dinner to a restaurant that offers a menu of traditional tribal dishes. During this dinner he will brief you on the trip and answer all your questions.
An unforgetable elephant show and ride. Experience the life of the hilltribe people. Profesionally organized, private tour with high flexibility.
Your guide will pick you up at the hotel at 1800. He will take you out for dinner in a restaurant that specializes in hilltribe dishes. You will enjoy dinner with him. He will brief you on the trekking, answer all your questions and will let you choose the dishes for the next couple of days. After dinner he will transfer you back to your hotel.
Your guide will meet you this morning at the hotel. Drive north into the mountains near Chiang Dao. Our first stop will be 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 meals during the trek. He will let you taste some delicious local sweets.
We continue to the Chiang Dao Elephant Camp. This is the most scenic elephant camp in Thailand. You will witness the show in which the elephants haul logs and see how they enjoy bathing in the river.
Continue to a Karen village where we will have lunch. After lunch we will start trekking. The trail has a few steep hills but most of the trek is relatively easy. All together we walk about 4 hours with many stops along the way. Your guide will explain about certain trees and plants in the forest. There will be time for taking pictures. After arrival in the village you will meet your host.
You can relax, explore the village or learn some Thai cooking by helping your guide prepare the dinner.He will explain you about the herbs and ingredients he uses. After dinner your guide will take you to one of the village houses where you will meet some of the villagers. The Palong are originally from Myanmar and fled to Thailand in 1984.Overnight will be in one of the village house. We have prepared a comfortable bed for you.
After the sounds of nature and the locals woke you up, your guide will prepare breakfast. After breakfast we will walk around the village. Your guide will explain about the Royal Project that has been initiated in this village. After this we 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. After this exhilarating elephant ride we will 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. Our last stop on the way back will be at one of Chiang Mai’s famous orchid nurseries. We will drop you at your hotel around 4 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.
- Transportation by 4X4 vehicle
- Accommodation in the village homestay
- Towel and bio-degradable soap
- Clean bedding and mattress
- Mosquitonet
- Flashlight
- Information leaflet on the trekking and on the Palong
- Experienced English speaking trekking guide
- Elephant Ride (about 45 minutes)
- Bamboo rafting (about 45 minutes)
- Insurance
- Water, coffee and tea
- All tips
200 THB donation per person to a village fund from which we will finance a project. Details about the project will be announced
- Personal expenses
Meal arrangement:
You will be able to choose 4 dishes per meal. Your guide will give you these options on the eve of the trekking.
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