TTTK20 - Doi Inthanon National Park Experience Tour – 2 days
Highlights:
Doi Inthanon National Park
Trekking
Tribal Culture
Waterfall
Difficulty Level:
Doi Inthanon is one of Thailand’s most famous national parks. The park boasts the greatest diversity of forest types and bird species found in any single park in the country and features some beautiful waterfalls, dramatic views and extraordinary nature. This scenery will be the setting for your two days nature trek. Explore one of it's most beautiful nature trails together with our guide and a local hilltribe guide. This is just a great adventure!
An elephant ride is not included in this program. We can add this to your program if you wish. The extra costs you can pay on the spot.If you wish to include an elephant ride we will do this at Mae Wang on the afternoon of day 2.
Departure Time:
8:30 am
End Time:
4 - 5 pm
Transportation:
trekking truck
Accommodation:
hilltribe house
Price per person in USD | |||||||
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1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 pax | 7 pax | 8 pax |
$370 | $224 | $175 | $151 | $135 | $125 | $120 | $114 |
Itinerary:
Day 1: Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Karen Village
Meals:
Lunch
Dinner
Description:
Your guide will meet you at the hotel. Drive to Doi Inthanon National Park.Doi Inthanon is with 2,565 meters elevation above sea level the highest mountain of Thailand. The mountain is the source of many rivers and is an important watershed area. Forest types include moist evergreen forest, pine forest and mixed deciduous forest. The park supports the largest number of bird species of any site in Thailand. We will stop at a local market to buy some supplies after which we will continue to the summit of Doi Inthanon. Along the way we will visit the Vachirathan waterfall.After a brief forest walk around the summit we will descend and stop at the two pagodas that were erected in the honour of the King and Queen of Thailand. Lunch will be at local restaurant.
After lunch we will start trekking. We will trek through dense forest. Your guide will explain about the different forest types of Northern Thailand. The trek to the White Karen Village Khun Na Sa will take approximately three hours.Dinner and overnight will be in the village.
Day 2: Karen Village – bamboo rafting - Chiang Mai
Meals:
Breakfast
Lunch
Description:
After an early morning breakfast we will say goodbye to the village and trek uphill for almost one hour. Then it is another hour downhill to a pretty waterfall where we will spend some time relaxing, swimming and enjoying nature. After this we will continue to the Karen Village Baan Huay Hoi. After lunch in the village we will drive to a rafting camp for a one hour bamboo raft adventure on the Mae Wang River. Return to Chiang Mai where you will arrive in the late afternoon.
Included:
- English speaking guide
- Private transportation by trekking truck with upgrade possibility to minibus (supplement charge)
- Accommodation in a local house
- All meals during the trek
- Drinking water
- Coffee and tea
- Bamboo rafting (about 45 minutes)
- Accident insurance
- Use of sheetbag or sleeping bag
- Use of Mosquito net
- Use of Backpack (on request)
- Toilet paper & Soap
- A flashlight is provided in the village
Not Included:
- Other drinks except water
- Personal expenses
- Porterage
- Tips
- Elephant ride (extra costs 600 Thai Baht per elephant; maximum two persons per elephant)
Things to Bring:
- 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
- Flip flops
- Sunglasses
- Your personal toiletries
- Personal medication
- Fully charged batteries or even an extra battery for your camera.
- 1500-2000 Thai Baht per person in small notes ((not bigger than 500 Thai Baht and plenty of 100 Thai Baht notes). This is for souvenirs, drinks and tips.
Notes:
Due to weather conditions and other conditions on the ground we might have to adjust the itinerary of this trekking. If it is necessary to adjust the program we will always make sure that the quality of your experience and your personal safety are safeguarded.
Notes: Due to weather conditions and other conditions on the ground we might have to adjust the itinerary of this trekking. If it is necessary to adjust the program we will always make sure that the quality of your experience and your personal safety are safeguarded.Please respect local customs and traditions. We will give you a document named "code of conduct in the village". Read it before you go on your trek. Dress conservatively in the village. Please refrain from or, at least minimize, the intake of alcoholic beverages while you are in the village.