Have you been dreaming of a journey to northern Thailand for a long time? This hiking and trekking tour in Chiang Mai in 3 days will make your wish come true. This immersive journey will take you through the primitive beauty and unique local life of the local people in Northern Thailand. Along the way, you will pass by dense jungles, incredible Mork Fa waterfall, and stay overnight at the Lahu village, where you can talk with locals and savor Thai traditional cuisine while enjoying the majestic Doi Chiang Dao.
Furthermore, you will trek through rice paddy fields and forests in which elephants live. Here, you have the chance to get to know these huge animals by feeding, bathing, and walking with them. Your adventure concludes with a bamboo raft floating along the Mae Tang River. So, are you ready to pack your bag and embark on this exciting trip to the heart of northern Thailand?
At 8:30 am, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Chiang Mai, heading to a local market to gather provisions. Next, we’ll take a 30-minute drive on a steep road to Mork Fa waterfall, a relaxing spot with stunning views for swimming. After visiting the waterfall, we’ll stop at a small restaurant for lunch and relaxation. Enjoy an authentic Thai meal for lunch.
Then, drive for 45-60 minutes to the trekking starting point in the jungle. You can choose an easier route suitable for families or a more challenging one for serious hikers.
Visitors taking picture with locals at Lahu hill tribe village in Chiang Mai
After trekking for about 2.5 hours, you will reach a village of the Lahu hill tribe. You will stay here in a simple wooden hut on the village outskirts, with the opportunity to shower and freshen up. Have dinner with locals and enjoy the evening mountain views, including Thailand’s 3rd highest peak, Doi Chiang Dao.
Overnight in Chiang Mai.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Following breakfast, embark on a picturesque 3-hour trek through stunning nature and alongside rice fields, where a small elephant family resides in the jungle.
Spend your time relaxing and savoring lunch amidst this tranquil setting. Afterward, immerse yourself in the world of these elephants, which may include observing them bathe or even joining in to help wash them, an unforgettable experience with these magnificent creatures. You’ll also have the chance to feed and walk among them.
Northern Thailand village
Continue your journey to next destination, the mountain village. Here, you can opt for a refreshing dip in the shallow river, take a shower, and unwind on the spacious deck overlooking the river. Reflect on the impressions from your trip thus far, allowing them to touch your heart and soul.
Have dinner on the deck. If you love, you can release a wish lantern into the night sky or join us around the campfire for a memorable conclusion to your incredible jungle adventure.
Included: Transportation, Accommodation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, participate in the bamboo rafting along the river. You’ll spend about 2–3 hours rafting along the Mae Tang River from Lahu village to Shan village. Each of these bamboo raft can comfortably accommodate 6-8 people and their luggage.
Bamboo rafting in northern Thailand
When reaching the Shan village, you will have time to freshen up and enjoy a delicious Thai cuisine lunch. Then, explore the quaint village, cross a long wooden hanging bridge, and bid a fond farewell to the rainforest.
Your 3-day hiking and trekking takes us out of the forest, and we’ll return to Chiang Mai in our truck. End of services, and see you on the next adventure.
Included: Transportation, English-speaking guide, Visit fees, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
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