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About the tour
In a lush, jungle setting in the shadow of a mighty limestone mountain, Chiang Dao is a popular country escape from the steaming urban plains of Chiang Mai. Families and 30-something travellers come to relax and wander, enjoying the area's rural character.
Accommodation
Included in the price
Chiang Dao
- Transfers by covered pick-up truck
- English speaking tour guide
- All visits/excursions as mentioned in tour itinerary
- Accommodation is basic village huts with toilet and shower outside
- Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are provided at no extra charge.
- Service charges and VAT
Chiang Dao
- Transfers by covered pick-up truck
- English speaking tour guide
- All visits/excursions as mentioned in tour itinerary
- Accommodation is basic village huts with toilet and shower outside
- Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are provided at no extra charge.
- Service charges and VAT
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival At Chiang Mai And Transfer To Chiang Dao
08:30 Meeting at your hotel in Chiang Mai city. Depart by covered truck to Maetaman valley. We make our first stop at the elephant camp, experience an elephant-back ride around the valley and bamboo rafting down the river. Transfer by vehicle to a riverside restaurant for lunch and our trek starting point. After lunch we begin our hike with a first hour mostly uphill through the jungle, to reach a first village. Continue for another one hour on mountain slopes to reach our overnight destination, a homestay in a Lahu village on the top of the mountain. Enjoy the sunset over the valley while your guides are cooking a great Thai dinner. Fire camp (in cold season) and relax. Overnight in dormitory hut, under a mosquito net.
Day 2: Chiang Dao Trekking
After breakfast, we will begin today’s hike. We walk the mountain ridges on well-marked trails with some scenic views. Today is a long hiking day, and we will enjoy deep jungle and tropical forest. Picnic lunch on the way to be carried by participants. Eventually we reach a small Shan village and our overnight place. Overnight at local home-stay in dormitory type rooms, with separate toilet and warm shower. Evening Thai set dinner cooked by your host. Participants should be ready to hike for 6 hours on undulating trails.
Day 3: Departure
After breakfast, early departure at 8am, for a hike through the forest and jungle, mostly downhill, to reach a plantation where we will have a Thai style lunch. We should arrive at plantation at 12.30. After lunch, we can have a walk in the garden, and your guide can explain the different plants and fruits in the garden, used for Thai cooking. Afternoon, vehicle transfer back to Chiang Mai, and drop off at your hotel. Arrive approximately at 4pm.
Exclusions
Expand- Other meals than mentioned in the program, and expenditures of a personal nature.
Terms and Conditions
Expand- Bamboo rafting might be cancelled without prior notice when the water level is too high, during raining reason.
- When packing for a trek, keep it simple. The less luggage you have to carry around, the more you will enjoy yourself.
- Wear a good pair of running shoes or lightweight trekking shoes. Bring a small backpack which should contain following items: 2 T-shirts (cotton), one short or long pants, 2 pairs of socks, sandals, flip-flop (for the evening in village), towel (or sarong), swimming suits, toilet and personal effects, personal prescription drugs, contact lenses, glasses, sun-cream (waterproof), hat, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, 1 long sleeves sweater and pants, or jogging suits, small flashlight, camera and films.
- During the cold season (December and January) add a fleece and long pants, as temperatures can drop at nights.
- The hike can be strenuous, therefore suitable for people in good physical condition. Expect to walk 6 hours during the second day of the program, and 3-4 hours on first and last day.
- Trekking itinerary is a basic guideline only and subject to change
- Suitable age for children to join the trip is from 12 years old.
- Village accommodation: participants must be aware that there are no western-style toilets and washing facilities. Sleeping is on a bamboo floor, dormitory style. Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are supplied.
- The itinerary/route is for guideline only and can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, or participant’s fitness or abilities
