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5 days 4 nights
Chiang Mai Trekking Tour 5 days: Exploring Tribes and Elephants
- Duration
- 5 days 4 nights
- Style
- Private tour
- Price
- From US$1,057
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Chiang Mai arrival (-)
Welcome you on arrival at Chiang Mai. Today you will relax to be ready for starting the trekking tour on the next day.
Accommodation : At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals : None
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Chiang Mai - Waterfall - Karen village (B/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.Accommodation: At the homestay in Karen village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Karen Hilltribe Village - Elephant Feeding & 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.Accommodation: At the guesthouse in Karen village
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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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.Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch
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Elephant PooPoo Paper Park - Chiang Mai Departure (B)
In the last day of tour, we visit Elephant Poopoo Paper Park, which is an eco-friendly, naturally built, outdoor museum park that introduces and explains the unique steps involved in making our much talked about paper products from elephant poop fibers!
Return to the hotel for checking-out then we transfer you to the airport, taking a flight to the next destination. End of our service.Accommodation: Not available
Meal : Breakfast
Welcome to our Chiang Mai Trekking Tour 5 days: Exploring Tribes and Elephants. The first day, you start with a wonderful hike through the forest, waterfalls and villages. You will spend the night in a traditional Karen village and learn about their culture and language. Get your hands dirty for a few hours at the interesting royal farm project before going down the road again. Enjoy a relaxing bamboo raft trip before heading to the charming Mae Win Guest House. On the next day, you will participate in a friendly experience for elephants. We will first visit the waterfall of Mae Sapok where you can swim. Then, it's time for an unforgettable encounter with the elephants of Tong Bai Elephant Foundation. You can know more about elephants. You will meet them closely, feed them, walk with them and bathe them in the river.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit local ethnic villages in northern Thailand
- Homestay experience to get a deep insight into Thai culture
- Explore the elephant camp and visit elephants Poopoo Paper Park
- Admire spectacular landscape and enjoy relaxed atmosphere on the way
Where you stay
Included
- Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room with breakfast
- English speaking guide as guided time
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
- All entrance fees
- Water cool towels
Not included
- Visa service
- Tipping and Personal expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Domestic & International flight
- All international airport tax
- 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
- Early check-in and Late check-out (Check-in time is 14h00 & check-out is 12h00)
- Compulsory TIPPING for local guide and van driver:
- Group size 1-5 pax: 5-6 USD/person/day for guide, 3-4 USD for driver
- Group size 5-10 pax: 4-5 USD/person/day for guide, 2-3 USD for driver
- Group size 11-20 pax: 2-3 USD/person/day for guide, 1 USD for driver
- Suggested TIPPING for bellboy, boat crew, sampan driver: depend your budget.
Quick answers
How long is this tour?
5 days 4 nights.
How much does it cost?
From US$1,057 per person. The exact price depends on your travel dates, group size and hotel class.
What is included?
Accommodation based on twin/double sharing room with breakfast; English speaking guide as guided time; Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner); All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle; All entrance fees; … See the full list
What is not included?
Visa service; Tipping and Personal expenses; Travel Insurance; Domestic & International flight; All international airport tax; … See the full list
Where will I stay?
You choose one of 3 hotel classes: Superior, Luxury, Iconic. Same route, same days: only the hotels change. See the hotels
How do I book?
Send a quote request with your dates and the number of travellers. A local expert replies by email with a tailored quote. Request a quote
Can I adapt the itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your dates, pace and interests. Tell us what you would like in the request form.
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