Mae Taeng Elephant Camp & Northern Thailand Trekking 4 Days

Overview

Northern Thailand Trekking & Mae Taeng Elephant Camp 4 Days 3 Nights offers an immersive journey through the lush mountains and rural communities of Northern Thailand. Starting from Chiang Mai, the tour combines jungle trekking, waterfall swimming, hilltribe village stays, and an ethical elephant feeding and bathing experience.

Over four days, travelers will trek through scenic forest trails, spend time with Karen and Lahu hilltribe communities, and experience local life through village activities and homestays. The journey also includes a bamboo rafting adventure through the countryside before returning to Chiang Mai, creating a balanced mix of nature, culture, and outdoor experiences.

Highlights

Visit Mae Malai Local Market to discover local ingredients and prepare supplies for the trek.
Swim and relax at Mok Fah Waterfall, surrounded by lush tropical forest.
Trek through the jungle from Baan Mae Sae (Shan Village) to Baan Mae Jok (Karen Hilltribe Village).
Experience local life with an overnight homestay in Baan Mae Jok and join village activities.
Trek to Mae Taeng Elephant Camp for an elephant feeding and bathing experience in a natural stream.
Stay at Baan Pang Khao Laam, another Karen hilltribe village, and continue trekking through the mountain landscape.
Trek from Pang Phaa Kaa to Baan Pong Ngan, a Lahu hilltribe village, and experience its peaceful rural lifestyle.
Enjoy a bamboo rafting adventure from the Lahu village to a Shan village before returning to Chiang Mai.

Itinerary in Brief

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

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

Day 3: Karen Hilltribe Village – Lahu hilltribe village (B/L/D)

Day 4: Lahu hilltribe village – Bamboo raft – Shan village – Chiang Mai (B/L)

Itinerary in Details

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

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

09h00: Depart from hotel by truck, on the way stop at Mae Malai local market to purchase some food and vegetables needed during the trek.

10h00 : Stop at Mok Fah Waterfall for swimming and relaxation.
1h00 : Transfer by truck to Baan Pang Lun for a local lunch.

13h30 : Drive along the wildly road to Baan Mae Sae, the Shan village.
14h30 : Begin the trek through the jungle about 1 ½ hours to Karen Hill tribe village at Baan Mae Jok.
17h30: Arrive and explore around the village chitchatting with local people as well as joining local activities.
19h00: Dinner and overnight at Karen Hill tribe village.

Accommodation: Home Stay in village
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

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

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

08h00: Breakfast at the village.
09h00: Trek at least 3 hours to the Elephant camp which’s quite impressive because you will mostly trek under the shady of green trees.
12h00: Lunch break at the camp where the guide will show his cooking skill by preparing lunch for the group. Then, take time after lunch hanging around observing natural behavior of Elephants.
14h00: Enjoy an Elephant feeding and bathing them in the stream. Spend 40 Min to take care the elephant. Trek 1 hour more to the Karen village, Bann Pang Khao Laam.
16h00: Dinner and overnight at the village.

Accommodation: Home Stay in village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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

Day 3: Karen Hilltribe Village – Lahu hilltribe village (B/L/D)

08h00: Breakfast at the village.

09h30: Spend an entire morning to trek about 3 hours to Pang Phaa Kaa.

12h30: Lunch will be provided at the camp.

14h30: Continue to trek another 2 hours to the Lahu hill tribe village at Baan Pong Ngan.

16h30: Arrive and take time to view around the village.

18h30: Dinner and overnight at Lahu Hill tribe village Baan Pong Ngan.

REMARK: Timing is approximately and program can be change or switch without prior notice depends
on local conditions

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Karen Hilltribe Village – Lahu hilltribe village (B/L/D)

Day 4: Lahu hilltribe village – Bamboo raft – Shan village – Chiang Mai (B, L)

08h30: Breakfast at the village.

10h00: Excite a bamboo rafting passing many rapid about 2 hours (depend on water level) to Shan village.

13h00: Lunch at Shan village.

14h30: Transfer back to Chiang Mai by local truck.

17h30: Arrive Chiang Mai and transfer to hotel on reservation (accommodation not included).

Accommodation: NA
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Lahu hilltribe village – Bamboo raft – Shan village – Chiang Mai (B, L)

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Accommodation

Northern Thailand Trekking & Mae Taeng Elephant Camp 4 Days 3 Nights

Guide Included Pickup Included Private Tour

Cost in USD Per Person Based On Private Tour

From

$228

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Trip notes

Included:

Transportation : Local Truck (open air)
English Speaking Trekking Guide.
Entrance fee mentioned in the program: Admission fee for National Park, Elephant feeding and bathing, Bamboo Raft.
Meals : 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners.
Accommodation: Note: 3 nights in a basic bamboo cottage at hill tribe village. (Dormitory room with basic mattress, mosquito net, no electricity)
Mineral Water

Excluded:

Early check-in or late check-out
International & Domestic flight tickets
Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
Equipment : Backpack can be provided on request (trekking activities)
Visa - as per country requirements
Tips
All entrance fees - as per program
Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
Airport transfer surcharge for guide between 10:00 pm to 6:30 am is 15 USD/way.
Surcharge fees (tour guide, transfer, hotel…) for public holidays like: New Year Period, Christmas Holiday, Lunar New Year…
Compulsory Gala dinners on Dec 24 and 31

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