Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek - 5 Days
Who is this trip for
Genders
- Female54%
- Male46%
Average age
Start / End
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 16Meals included
10Highlights
- Trek through teak forests
- Learn about medicinal plants
- Help cook a traditional Lahu dinner
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Summary
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, 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
Day 1
Chiang Mai
Arrive at any time.
Day 2
Chiang Mai/Ban Pha Mon
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.
Day 3
Ban Pha Mon/Ban Muang Pam
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.
Day 4
Ban Muang Pam/Ban Jabo
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.
Day 5
Ban Jabo/Chiang Mai
Following breakfast, bid farewell to your hosts and return by private van to Chiang Mai, arriving at approximately 3pm. Tour ends on arrival.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (1 nts), basic huts (3 nts, multi-share).
Meals
Breakfasts: 4, Lunches: 3, Dinners: 3
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
A very rustic and once in a lifetime experience. You get to dive into rural living in thailands hilltribes whilst staying at homestays that welcome you with open arms. Felt safe and well cared for
Laura-Sophie Oct, 2024 VerifiedLove the trip. Beautiful nature. Great to visit the villages in the mountains. I always enjoyed traveling with g adventures.
Johan Sep, 2024 Verified
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