North Thailand Trekking Tour 5 days: Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son

This North Thailand Trekking Tour 5 days: Chiang Mai - Mae Hong Son takes you trekking through the lush jungles of northern Thailand, starting in Chiang Mai. Hike through the Soppong region, visiting Lahu villages and encountering remote communities. Explore Tham Lod, one of Southeast Asia's biggest cave systems, and admire the beauty of the Tham Pla "Fish Cave". Immerse yourself in Thai culture as you visit local villages and temples, and discover the region's unique flora and fauna.

5 days 4 nights

Thailand

Trekking Tours

Attractions

Mae Hong Son

Duration

5 days 4 nights

Code

TTT02

Type of tour

Private tour

Overview

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

Itinerary

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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
Meal: Not available

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
Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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 and overnight.

Accommodation: At the homestay of Karen people
Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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
Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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
Meal: Breakfast

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Trip notes

Tour includes:

Accommodation in a double or twin share room with daily breakfast
Private air-conditioned vehicle during all tours and transfers.
Entrance fees for all visits as mentioned in the itinerary
Experienced English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
Meal as specified in the itinerary
Ferry, boat, cruise in the itinerary (if any)
Water & cool towels
Government taxes & service charge

Tour excludes:

Thailand Visa stamp fee
International airfare and departure taxes
Meals, if not specified in the itinerary
Early check in/ late check out
Domestic flights and domestic airport taxes
Compulsory Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December
Surcharged for Public holidays
Drinks and meal not mentioned
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks … etc.
Personal travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance).
Gratuities/ Tipping
All other services not specified in the itinerary