Secret of Chiang Dao
Secret of Chiang Dao

Secret of Chiang Dao

  • Itinerary :Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao - - Lahu Village - - Shan village - Chiang Mai
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Following the local trails you walk through the limestone scenery and lush plantations and see many different hill tribe groups such as Karen, Shan, Lahu. They still retain their age old cultural traditions and are recognisably distinct from each other by their dress. This trip give you a chance to enjoy elephant ride and rafting as well.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao 
The extremely beautiful mountain region around Chiang Dao is home of various hill tribe groups and elephant camps. We will include these on four day trek which also provides us some opportunities to live with local people. This morning we pick you up at your hotel in Chiang Mai and drive by truck to Mae Mana. A rough drive through the forest will deliver us at the Hmong village from where we walk to explore the surrounding areas. Our final destination for this evening is the Karen hilltribe village. Here we are the guest of a Karen family in a traditional house. The accommodation is very simple and dormitory style, no western facilities. O/N at Karen Village. (L,D)

Day 2: Karen Village - Rafting camp 
Upon leaving the village of our previous night we set off on a full day trek past the verdant and rugged scenery of undulating terrains and rolling hill. We get off well the beaten track as we walk into this mountainous region. Along the way we stop to explore the Chiang Dao Cave, which houses various magnificent Buddha Statues. The pleasant climate inside caverns make for an ideal place to break the journey. We continue our trekking expedition towards the raft camp near Ban Pakhao Lam. O/N at River Camp. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Rafting Camp - Lahu Village 
The relaxing time begins as we get on an elephant for a two hour ride through the undulating terrain of forests and stream. We have a chance to rest our legs and let elephant do the walking towards a small river. The local guide gives us some instruction of rafting skill. We enjoy a bamboo raft along the river which gives a fantastic view of the mountain landscape and an interesting visit to the Karen and Lahu hilltribe villages. These ethnic groups have settled there long time ago and make for the main local population. They are recognisably distinct from each other by their dress. We embark on a trek again and walk for few hours to Tung Yao where we spend the night, as guest of villagers. The facilities are very basic, but the experience is unique. O/N at Lahu Village. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Lahu village - Shan village - Chiang Mai 
Today we spend two hour walking to the Shan Hilltribe Village near Baan Sob Gai. A part of the pleasure of trekking in this region is the simple joy of seeing the breathtaking mountain scenery and exploring the interesting culture of the people. At this village we will up with our truck for a drive to Chiang Mai. The trip ends after arrival at your hotel in Chiang Mai. (B,L)

INCLUSIONS: Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, tourist bus and truck on bad road conditions + Meal as mentioned: B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = dinner + Accommodation: homestay on trekking day + English or French speaking guide + Entrance fee to indicated sights + Bamboo rafting + Elephant excursion
EXCLUSIONS: Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in / out of Thailand, any optional additional tours or activities during free time, surcharge for peak season, local holiday days and gala dinner

 

TRIP NOTES

  • THAILAND IS A DEVELOPPING COUNTRY WHOSE INFRASTRUCTURE MAY DIFFER FROM WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR HOME LAND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE POOR AND THE ACCOMMODATION MAY BE BASIC IN REMOTE AREAS. 

     
  • THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT STEMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER AND FLIGHT DELAY,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY. 

     
  • THE TRIP INCLUDES SOME MEALS AS MENTIONED AT THE ITINERARY HOWEVER OUR GUIDE WILL BE ON HAND TO ADVISE YOU AS FAR THE AVAILABLE RESTAURANTS WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY LOCAL FOOD AT YOUR OWN BUDGET. THE MEAL COST IS ALL DEPENDING ON YOUR CHOICE OF EATING PLACE. THE PACKAGE TOUR WITH FULL BOARD MEAL IS ARRANGED UPON REQUEST
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  • THE DRESS STANDARDS ARE CONSERVATIVE THROUGHOUT ASIA. LOOSE , LIGHTWEIGHT, LONG CLOTHING ARE ALL RESPECTFUL AND COOL IN ASIAN HOT CLIMATE. IN ADDITION TO YOUR ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING, WE SUGGEST YOU TO BRING TRAINER OR SNEAKER SHOES, JACKET FOR COLD WEATHER, TORCH/FLASH LIGHT, HAT, RAIN COAT FOR WET SEASON, SUN CREAM, SUNGLASSES, DAYPACK, TOILETRIES AND SMALL TOWER, INSECT REPELLENT.

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