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Tour Overview
Explore the beauty and culture of Thailand's mountainous north on this three-day trek into the jungles surrounding Chiang Mai. You'll head off the beaten path, a rewarding experience that will allow you to get in touch with the people and natural wonders of the region.
This region of Thailand has long been known for its fantastic trekking. The chance to interact with the local hilltribes of the area enhances the experience. Along the way you will stay in different villages, learning about the tribe's traditional culture and way of life.
Your adventure begins with a visit to a colorful market and picture-perfect waterfalls, topped off with a tasty picnic lunch. Continue along winding roads through the hills to the Huay Nam Dung National Park to Shan Mae Sae village, where the trek begins.
Head through the wilderness brings you to the village of Baan Mae Jok. Here you'll discover the unique way of life of the Karen, one of the largest hill tribes of Southeast Asia. After a full day of cultural and natural exploration, enjoy an authentic jungle dinner and stay overnight in the village for a truly unique experience.
The following morning, awake to cool mountain breezes and set off under the tropical canopy of shade towards a Karen elephant camp. The Karen people live harmoniously with the native elephants, and a ride through the jungle on the back of these magnificent animals is an unforgettable experience.
A tough day of trekking in Huai Nam Dang National Park is rewarded with the spectacular scenery. Enjoy lunch beside a cascading waterfall before reaching a Lahu village, where the welcoming locals host your evening homestay.
Your last day of adventure starts with a lazy trip down the Taeng River aboard a traditional bamboo raft. Along the way, stop off to visit several hill tribe villages before returning to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon.
The northern region of Thailand has long been known for its fantastic trekking, due to its challenging mountain ranges, beautiful national parks with diversity of plants, waterfalls, and small villages inhabiting the area. The chance to interact with the local hilltribes of the area enhances the experience. Along the way you will stay in different local villages, learning about the tribe's traditional culture and way of life.
Guiding and support
- English or French speaking guide - Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
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Tour Highlights
Mae Malai local market to browse the colorful stalls with their exotic products - Visiting various hill tribe villages inhabiting in Huai Nam Dang National Park - Riding on elephant back traversing deep into the dense jungle - Picnic lunches in jungle - Homestay experience at a Lahu village - Bamboo rafting along the Mae Taeng River
Our Mae Taeng Trek In Depth Tour includes:
* Home stay accommodation * Home stay meals as mentioned (B = Breakfast, L= Lunch, D = Dinner) * English or French speaking guide * Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle * Entrance fees for mentioned visits
Itinerary
Day 1 | Chiang Mai - Mok Fah - Mae Jok
Journey north into the mountains, stopping en-route at the Mae Malai local market to browse the colorful stalls with their exotic products. After a visit to the Mok Fah waterfalls and a tasty picnic lunch, drive to Huay Nam Dung National Park and visit the Shan village of Mae Sae where you'll start your hike to the Karen village of Baan Mae Jok. In the evening, enjoy an authentic jungle dinner hosted by your trekking guide.
Overnight in Mae Jok.
(L,D)
Day 2 | Mae Jok - Pa Khaolam
Watch the cool breeze sweep away the morning mist as you enjoy breakfast before resuming your walk toward an elephant camp. Relax and enjoy a picnic lunch at the camp as your elephant is prepared for your journey, which will be led by skilled Karan mahouts. Climb on to your elephant's back and traverse deep into the dense jungle toward the Karen village of Baan Pa Khaolam.
Overnight in Pa Khaolam.
(B,L,D)
Day 3 | Pa Khaolam - Pong Ngan
Today's trek is the most ambitious, but also the most spectacular. The Huai Nam Dang National Park is filled with virginal forests, wildlife, and several streams. Trek through this pristine wildernesss stopping for a picnic at the waterfalls before reaching Pong Ngan, a Lahu village, for a unique homestay experience.
Overnight in Pong Ngan.
(B,L,D)
Day 4 | Pong Ngan - Sop Kai - Chiang Mai
After a lazy breakfast, you'll journey on a bamboo raft along the Taeng River to the Shan village of Sop Kai, passing other hill tribe villages along the way. Enjoy a local lunch in Sop Kai before heading back to Chiang Mai in the afternoon, bringing your trekking adventure to a close.
Our Trusted Partner's Responsible and Sustainable Travel Policy
As guests to this region, we all have a responsibility to protect Southeast Asia’s unique natural and cultural heritage. We must all find ways to minimize and eliminate the damage done to this beautiful part of the world.
We work with local charities to support community development. As part of our long-term commitment to this region, we have listed some simple things you can do to have an enjoyable trip while still preserving the area for generations.
About our Trusted Partner
Exotissimo Travel was established in 1993 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We were the first foreign company to be granted a tourism operating license in Vietnam. We are now one of the longest established inbound tour operators in Indochina, Myanmar and Thailand and one of the best known. Today we have 14 offices and over 380 full-time staff working from our destination based offices in Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. We have the expertise and connections to create your perfect trip at the best possible price in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
Rice field and farmers, North of Thailand : Mae Taeng Trek In Depth at www.NatureandKind.com (THE.NATURAL.CHOICE)
Rice field and farmers, North of Thailand
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Rice fields, North of Thailand
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