Chiang Dao TrekThis short tour combines the natural and ethnic diversity of Thailand on a 4 day exploration of the Chiang Dao Area.
Chiang Dao , Northern Thailand, is a beautiful, peaceful mountainous area just over an hour North of Chiang Mai
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Day 1 - Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao
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Stay at the best available local accommodation
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You will be picked up from your hotel Chiang Mai and be transported in pickup truck to an area north of the city. The first stop will be at the Mae Malai local market to strike bargains with vendors selling a unique range of products before continuing to the Chiang Dao Caves, where a delicious lunch will be served. This is followed by a drive along the mountain roads before setting out on a 2-hour trek to the Lahu Hill Tribe Village where guests will enjoy dinner and accommodations. |
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Day 2 & 3 - Chiang Dao area
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Stay at the best available local accommodation
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After breakfast you will embark on a 6-hour trek on the jungle trails to observe fantastic scenes of natural beauty. Along the way, lunch will be served at a nearby waterfall before the journey continues to dinner and overnight accommodations at the Lisu Village. The day begins with breakfast and is highlighted by another challenging 4 to 5-hour trek up and down the forest hills. A jungle-style lunch will be provided, followed by a 1.5-hour ride by elephant to the Karen Hill Tribe Village in Baan Pang Kao Lam to relax, unwind and observe village life, enjoy fishing and swimming in the river or playing football with the local children. |
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Day 4 - Chiang Dao to Chiang Mai
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Stay at the Rachamankha
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In the morning, breakfast is served and goodbyes are said to the people of the Karen Hill Tribe Village before setting out on the final day of this fascinating adventure. This will be followed by an exciting bamboo rafting adventure, which promises plenty of thrills (and maybe a few spills). En route, you will make a stop at a Shan Village to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and take in the interesting surroundings. The trip concludes with a drive back to Chiang Mai. Onward flights from Chiang Mai to Bangkok or the islands can be arranged. |
