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5 days 4 nights
North Thailand Trekking Tour 5 days: Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son
- Duration
- 5 days 4 nights
- Style
- Private tour
- Price
- From US$915
Route: Mae Hong Son → Chiang Mai
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Chiang Mai arrival (-)
Welcome you on arrival at Chiang Mai. Today you will be free to relax, ready for your trekking tour on the next day.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: N/A -
Chiang Mai – Soppong - Lahu Village (B/L)
Today after breakfast, we transfer to Sop Pong – where we start the trekking tour to Lahu village. We take a lunch there then continue walking about 4 hours through bamboo forest and limestones mountains.
Reach the small village of Karen people for overnight.
Accommodation: At the homestay of Karen people in Lahu village
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
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Lahu village – Tham Lod Cave – Sop Pong (B/L)
After breakfast, we across Lang river before reaching the Ban Tham village. Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to the Tham Lod Cave. This is one of the Thailand’s most attractive and accessible caves, not only for the huge size but also for its stalactite formations, even for an unwell-known coffin cave, which was hidden in the main cave. It is an archaeological site of ancient, which was occupied in the pre-historic era by the Hoabinhian hunting tribe. The most amazing thing of the cave is that you can enter in one side of the mountain cave by bamboo rafts, while you can go out on the other side.
Return to Sop Pong to have a dinner on your own and overnight.
Accommodation: At the homestay of Karen people
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
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Sop Pong – Lisu village - Mae Hong Son (B/L)
Having breakfast, we start the day with a 3-hour trekking tour through the thick bamboo forest to reach the Lisu village.
Take lunch there before we down to the valley.
Continue trekking along the sinuous road connecting to Mae Hong Son. En route, we pay a visit to Tham Pla (Fish Cave), a water-filled cave hosting hundreds of soro brook carp (a kind of freshwater fish in Thailand). The fish are revered by locals and a nearby Hindu statue is said to protect them.
We check in the hotel in Mae Hong Son and take your time to relax.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Mae Hong Son
Meals: Breakfast, lunch -
Mae Hong Son – Chiang Mai – Departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel then we visit Wat Prathat Doi Khong Mou, constructed by the first governor of Mae Hong Son province. The pagoda is situated on Dong Kong Mu hill at the west of town. It is in pure white with two towers.
We walk back to the town to visit Wat Jongkham, another pagoda located right next to Nong Kham Lake. The pagoda gives itself a romantic and iconic image as a symbol of this province.
Transfer to Chiang Mai to depart for the next destination. End of our service.
Accommodation: Not available
Meals: Breakfast
This North Thailand Trekking Tour 5 days: Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son will start from Chiang Mai. Located in northern Thailand, this province is an ideal place for jungle and nature lovers. You will head to the Soppong region to reach Lahu village for hiking. You will meet the local inhabitants of these beautiful and remote regions. Cross the Lang River to reach the breathtaking Tham Lod cave system, considered one of the largest in Southeast Asia. Then hike through the bamboo forest to reach the small village of Lisu. You will continue the road to Mae Hong Song while visiting "The Fish Cave" or Tham Pla. Finally, when returning to Chiang Mai, you will have the opportunity to discover the beautiful temple.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the charming of Chiang Mai
- Discover of Thai fauna and flora
- Hike in the Soppong region
- Explore the Tham Lod Cave System
- Admire spectacular landscape and enjoy relaxed atmosphere on the way
- Visit beautiful temples
- Learn more about Thai culture while visiting local village
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$915 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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