Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek

$319,20 / Per Person

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Min Age

    12 +

  • Country

    Baht, THB

  • Location

    Thailand

  • Posted 2 days ago

  • 4,7 Super

Overview

Booking Type

G Adventures

Duration

5 days

Age Requirement

12-90 yrs

Max Group Size

16

Guiding Method

Festival & Events

Trek up into the mountains to meet Thailand's remote hilltribe communities on a five-day adventure. Head out from wondrous Chiang Mai and through a national park to Lahu and Karen villages, spend time with a shaman, explore deep caves by bamboo raft, and marvel at the lush jungle scenery before arriving at the hilltop village of Ban Jabo and the warmest of welcomes.

ITINERARY

Arrive at any time.


Accommodation:
- Chiang Mai Gate Hotel (or similar).

Included Activities:
- Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group

Drive from Chiang Mai to the trailhead. Trek through farmland and bamboo and teak forests. Learn about bush food and medicinal plants. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing through rice fields and valleys to reach the first village of a Lahu tribe. Assist with food prep and cooking, or check out a local Lahu massage.
Tucked away in the hills of northern Thailand is where the most colourful and unchanged traditional communities can be found. Trek through forests and rural terrains to visit some of these diverse hilltribe villages; often, each will have their own unique language, clothing style, and belief system that differs significantly from those of neighbouring tribes. You are well looked after by your CEO and local guides, who take the responsibility of preparing all meals and carrying food supplies.

Accommodation:
- Ban Pha Mon Homestay (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Hilltribe Trek Day 1
- Ban Pha Mon Homestay

Additional Notes: The exact itinerary of the walking on this trip may change from time to time, taking into account the weather and local conditions. Also, please note there may be times when the use of video and/or still cameras may be inappropriate -- your CEO and guides will be able to advise you. Be prepared for the accommodation to be basic; remember, it's all about an authentic and unique experience!

Trek between villages, over farmlands and grasslands, and ascend to the ridge line. Learn about bush medicine and seasonal fruits as you make your way to the lunch stop. Go for a swim and help the local guides prepare lunch. Continue on to the Karen village and spend the night. Opt to learn about medicine from a shaman or play football with the locals.
Trek for about six hours and between villages, over farmlands and grasslands and acend to the ridgeline. Learn about bush medicine, seasonal fruits and plants and seeds. Slip your wet shoes on and descend to the Huew Hin Poon Creek for lunch.

Here, go for a swim and help the local guides make a friction fire and prepare lunch. Continue another hour and a half to the jungle Buddhist temple outside the second village. Spend the night in the Karen village learn about wood carving, weaving and cooking. Opt to learn about medicine from a shaman or play football with the locals.

Accommodation:
- Ban Muang Pam Homestay (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Hilltribe Trek Day 2
- Ban Muang Pam Homestay

After breakfast, leave the village and continue on, trekking beside the Pam River through lush jungle. Arrive at Tham Lod, a 1666m deep cave. Enter by bamboo raft and move to different chambers - a truly unique experience. Following the cave visit and lunch travel to Ban Jabo, a Black Lahu village. Learn about the Lahu culture, try out some traditional activities, and lend a hand making dinner using regional products and cooking methods.


Accommodation:
- Ban Jabo Homestay (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Hilltribe Trek Day 3
- Prehistoric Wooden Coffin Cave Visit
- Ban Jabo Homestay

Following breakfast, bid farewell to your hosts and return by private van to Chiang Mai, arriving at approximately 3pm. Tour ends on arrival.


Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day (Activities)

Destinations

  • Chiang Mai / TH

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