Trek Muang Kong Chiang Dao 3 days 2 nights

Bangkok
3 days
North Thailand Tours

Overview

Trek Muang Kong Chiang Dao 3 Days 2 Nights takes you deep into the mountainous landscapes of Northern Thailand, combining jungle trekking, hilltribe culture, and outdoor adventures around Chiang Dao. The journey begins with a visit to Chiang Dao Cave before continuing through scenic mountain trails to remote Karen and Lisu communities.

Along the way, travelers can experience local village life, stay overnight in simple bamboo huts, and enjoy an elephant feeding and bathing experience in a natural stream. The adventure ends with bamboo rafting down the Mae Tang River, passing through Lahu and Shan villages before returning to Chiang Mai.

Highlights

  • Explore Chiang Dao Cave, known for its impressive stalactites, stalagmites, and reclining Buddha image.
  • Trek through the mountainous landscapes around Doi Chiang Dao, Thailand’s third-highest peak.
  • Experience authentic local life with an overnight stay in a Karen hilltribe village.
  • Trek through lush forests with diverse wild orchids, flora, and vegetation.
  • Enjoy an elephant feeding and bathing experience in a natural stream at Baan Pang Khao Laam.
  • Visit the Lahu village and discover the peaceful lifestyle of the local community.
  • Experience bamboo rafting along the Mae Tang River, passing rocks and rapids on the way to a Shan village.
  • Enjoy a local lunch at a Shan village restaurant before returning to Chiang Mai.

Itinerary in Brief

  • Day 1: CHIANG MAI – CHIANG DAO CAVE – MUANG KONG (-/L/D) 
  • Day 2: LISU HILL TRIBE VILLAGE – ELEPHANT FEEDING AND BATHING – KAREN HILL TRIBE VILLAGE (B/L/D)
  • Day 3: KAREN HILL TRIBE VILLAGE – BAMBOO RAFTING – CHIANG MAI (B/L)

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Itinerary in Details

Day 1: CHIANG MAI – CHIANG DAO CAVE – MUANG KONG (-/L/D)

08h30 Leave from the hotel by a local truck to the North of Chiang Mai.
09h30 Stop at Mae Ma Lai local market to purchase some food and vegetables needed during the trek.
10h00 Continue to drive about 40 minutes to Tam Chiang Dao, the biggest cave in Chiang Mai to view beautiful stalactites & stalagmites and the Myanmese Reclining Buddha image inside the cave.
11h30 Further by truck passing through beautiful mountainous scenery and hill tribe villages up to Doi Chiang Dao (the 3rd highest peak in Thailand, 2,225 meters above the sea level).
12h30 Local lunch on the way before proceeding to the trekking point.
14h30 Start the jungle trek about 2 hours to Karen Village.
16h00 Arrive the village. Hospitably welcome by the villagers. Leave your gears at the Bamboo Hut (dormitory room for the group) & relax. Walk around to visit the village chatting and joining local activities or helping the guide to prepare dinner for the group.
19h00 Dinner and have friendly chat with the guide about tribal culture and history.
 

Day 1: CHIANG MAI – CHIANG DAO CAVE – MUANG KONG (-/L/D)

Day 2: LISU HILL TRIBE VILLAGE – ELEPHANT FEEDING AND BATHING – KAREN HILL TRIBE VILLAGE (B/L/D) (-)

08h00 Have an easy breakfast at the village.
09h00 Hard trek more than 4-5 hours up and down hill which is a memorable trip under the beautiful shade of lush and green trees with various species of wild orchids, floras and vegetations.
13h00 Lunch in a jungle style will be provided by the guide and his assistant during the trek. Trek to the Karen village, Bann Pang Khao Laam.
15h00 Enjoy an Elephant feeding and bathing them in the stream. Spend time to take care the elephant 40 Min.
16h30 Arrive the village and leave your gears at the wooden Hut (Dormitory room for the group). Free at leisure or having some fun by swimming in the river, exploring the village, playing football with children or helping the guide cooking.
19h00 Dinner will be provided. Enjoy the evening exchanging ideas or stories, playing games or music.

Day 2: LISU HILL TRIBE VILLAGE – ELEPHANT FEEDING AND BATHING – KAREN HILL TRIBE VILLAGE (B/L/D) (-)

Day 3: KAREN HILL TRIBE VILLAGE – BAMBOO RAFTING – CHIANG MAI (B/L/-) (-)

08h00 Early breakfast at the village.
09h00 Say good bye to the Karen tribe before leaving the village by a superb transport, “Bamboo Raft”. Keep rafting for 2 hours down the Mae Tang river for approximately 2 hours (depend on water level) to the Lahu village enjoying the peaceful tranquility of nature that can only be interrupted by only the sound of birds and trekkers singing!
11h00 Arrive Lahu village and recheck your raft before continuing a more exciting trip going down passing rocks and rapids about 2 hours to the Shan village.
13h00 Lunch at Shan local Restaurant. (Included in cost)
14h30 Transfer back to Chiang Mai by local truck.
17h00 Say “Good bye” to your group and guide before returning to a nice and comfortable hotel.
REMARK: Timing is approximately and program can be change or switch without prior notice depends on local conditions.

Day 3: KAREN HILL TRIBE VILLAGE – BAMBOO RAFTING – CHIANG MAI (B/L/-) (-)
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Accommodation

Price For Superior Accommodation
Trek Muang Kong Chiang Dao 3 days 2 nights
Guide Included Pickup Included Private Tour
Cost in USD Per Person Based On Private Tour
From
$220
Season/ No of per. 2 3 - 4 5 - 7 8 - 10 Single Supplement
LOW SEASON
from 1st May
to 31st October, 2027
$0
HIGH SEASON
from 1st November
to 31st March, 2028
$0

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
     

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
  • Visa - as per country requirements
  • Tips
  • Airport transfer surcharge for guide between 10:00 pm to 6:30 am is 15 USD/way.
  • Compulsory Gala Diner on 24 & 31 Dec (if any).
  • Surcharge for festivals (Loy Krathong, Sonkran…), X-Mas & New Year Eve.
     

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