Thailand Treks and Tours

Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai 5 Days (1120 km)

Day 1
Today we go to the highest mountain of Thailand. We drive to Chom Thong where we visit a very old temple with beautiful wall paintings. After that we drive to the spectacular Mae Klang waterfall. It is still 45 km to the top of Doi Inthanon (2596 meters). We visit two pagodas here erected for the king and queen. There is a beautiful view from here. Also we do a nature walk in a very mysterious forest. After lunch we descend to a Karen village, the largest hill tribe group in Thailand and originally from Burma. We end with the big Vachirathan waterfall, you can swim here. Late afternoon we arrive in Mae Hong Son where we will spend the night

Day 2
In the morning we go to a village of the famous Padong Longneck people. Then we continue east and visit the beautiful Tham Lod cave in Soppong. We can go inside the cave by bamboo raft and see the stalagmites and stalagtites. Also we visit a Lisu and a Lahu hill tribe village, after that continue to the cozy backpacker town of Pai where we will spend the night.

Day 3
We go to the elephant camp where we will see the elephants taking their morning bath and demonstrating some of their skills. Afterwards take an elephant ride for approx. 1 hrs to a Lisu hill tribe village. The ride takes you through some of the lovely forest scenery and along the river. You will come back to the elephant camp by oxcart. After lunch take a bamboo raft trip down the river, admire the scenery and absorb the tranquility as you float down the river. Then drive to Chiang Dao where we will spend the night at a nice resort near the Chiang Dao cave.

Day 4
We drive to Tha Ton where we will go to see a big Buddha statue on top of a mountain.
We continue to Doi Mae Salong, a Chinese village on top of a mountain. When Chairman Mao founded the Peoples Republic of China in 1949 the Kuomintang led by Chiang Kai Shek had to escape. Most people went to Taiwan but a small group escaped to Thailand. We visit the local market and we taste the famous Oolong tea. After that we go to Doi Tung to visit the Royal Project. The mother of the present king established a project for the hill tribe people who used to grow opium. Now they are stimulated to grow vegetables and flowers and you can see the beautiful Mae Fah Luang flower garden here. Also we visit the famous Doi Tung temple with a splendid view of the surrounding valley. We will spend the night in the most northern province of Thailand

Day 5
We drive to the Burmese border at Mae Sai and spend some time to explore this bustling market town. If you want you can cross to the Burmese town of Tachilek. We drive to the Golden Triangle and Chiang Saen on the banks of the Mekong River. See the point where the three countries of Burma, Laos & Thailand converge. After that we see the ancient temples of Chiang Saen. On the way back we stop at some hot springs.

Includes:
Accomodation in 3 star hotels with breakfast
Transfer
Aircon Car with driver for 5 days
English speaking Guide

Excludes:
Other meals
Entrance fees
Personal expenses and tips

PRICE: THB 13'500 / pp (minimum 2 persons)
PRICE: THB 9500 / pp (minimum 4 persons)