Chiang Mai | Hill tribe treks To The Less Seen Area 3 Days

Overview

Hill tribe treks To The Less Seen Area Of Chiang Mai 3 Days offers an immersive journey into the peaceful mountain landscapes and local communities beyond the city. This private tour combines jungle trekking, waterfall swimming, hilltribe village stays, and an ethical elephant feeding and bathing experience.

Travelers will explore Mae Malai Local Market, Mok Fah Waterfall, and Huay Nam Dung National Park, before trekking to Karen villages and experiencing their local lifestyle. The journey continues with a visit to Baan Pang Khao Laam, an elephant care experience, and bamboo rafting along the Mae Tang River through Lahu and Shan villages before returning to Chiang Mai.

Highlights

Explore Mae Malai Local Market and discover local ingredients used during the trek.
Swim and relax at Mok Fah Waterfall before trekking through the forest.
Trek through the natural trails of Huay Nam Dung National Park to a Karen Hilltribe Village.
Experience local life and activities while staying overnight in a traditional Karen village.
Trek through lush forest trails to Baan Pang Khao Laam and discover the local lifestyle of the Karen community.
Enjoy an elephant feeding and bathing experience by the river.
Experience bamboo rafting along the Mae Tang River, passing rapids and scenic countryside.
Visit Baan Pong Ngan, a Lahu hilltribe village, and continue to a Shan village before returning to Chiang Mai.

Itinerary in Details

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

Day 1: Chiang Mai – Waterfall – Karen Hilltribe Village (L/D)

09h00: Depart from the hotel by truck. On route stop at Mae Malai local market to purchase some food and vegetables needed during the trek. Stop at Mok Fah Waterfall for swimming and relaxation.
Afternoon: Transfer by truck to Baan Pang Lun for a local lunch. Drive about half an hour along the wildly road to Huay Nam Dung National Park. Spend another 2 hours to trek from here to Karen village.
Evening Arrive and explore around the village chitchatting with local people as well as joining local activities. Dinner and overnight at the village.

ACTIVITIES ON THE 1st DAY; ** Along the natural trail, a tour guide will always lead and instruct how to walk in the jungle trail as well as shows the group various kinds of trees and vegetation seen during the trek.

Day 1: Chiang Mai – Waterfall – Karen Hilltribe Village (L/D)

Day 2: Kareb Hilltribe Village – Elephant Feeding and Bathing (B/L/D)

Morning: Breakfast at the village. Trek about 3 ½ - 4 hours to Karen village, Bann Pang Khao Laam. which’s quite Impressive because you will mostly trek under the shady of green trees.
Afternoon: Lunch at the village, guide will show his cooking skill by preparing lunch for the group. Then, take time after lunch to walk around the village to see their local lifestyle. Evening Feeding the Elephant and bathing Elephant in the river. Spend 40 Min to take care the elephant.
Dinner and overnight at the village.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE 2nd DAY:

** Elephant feeding and bathing in the bank of the river.
** An entertainment with Jokes – Games – Funny stories.

Day 2: Kareb Hilltribe Village – Elephant Feeding and Bathing (B/L/D)

Day 3: Karen Hilltribe Village – Bamboo Raft – Chiang Mai (B/L)

Morning: Breakfast at the village. Take a very smooth bamboo rafting along the Mae Tang River for 1½ - 2 hours (depend on water level) to Lahu hill tribe village at Baan Pong Ngan. Shortly break to view around visiting Lahu people and village. Continue exciting on the bamboo raft passing many rapids down to Shan village for 2 hours.
Afternoon: Lunch at Shan village. Transfer back to Chiang Mai by local truck and transfer to hotel on reservation.

IMPRESSION ON THE 3rd DAY: ** Enjoy a marvelous bamboo rafting passing many rapids along the Mae Tang River.

Day 3: Karen Hilltribe Village – Bamboo Raft – Chiang Mai (B/L)

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Accommodation

Hill tribe treks To The Less Seen Area Of Chiang Mai 3 Days

Guide Included Pickup Included Private Tour

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Trip notes

Included:

Accommodation with daily breakfast
Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers
Experienced English-speaking guide during all tours and transfers
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Meals (B/L/D) (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) as indicated in the program
Mineral water