Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek

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Duration: 5 days

Begins: Chiang Mai

Ends: Chiang Mai

Trip Code: ATHH

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    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.
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    Active
    Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.
    Service Level
    Basic
    Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
    Physical Rating
    3 - Average
    Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 16, Avg 5. Please note this trip runs often in order to provide maximum flexibility when choosing dates. It's possible your group size will be fairly small.
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your G for Good Moment: Ban Pha Mon Homestay, Ban Pha Mon
    • Your G for Good Moment: Ban Muang Pam Homestay, Ban Muang Pam
    • Your G for Good Moment: Ban Jabo Homestay, Ban Jabo
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Trek to remote hilltribe villages (4 days)
    • Lod Cave visit and bamboo rafting
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Hotels (1 nts), basic huts (3 nts, multi-share).

    Meals

    4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

    Allow USD25-35 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Open pickup truck, van, trekking, raft.

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist trekking guides.

    Itinerary Notes

    1. Please be advised that a 2-week period of traditional slash and burn farming occurs in this region between March and April (start date varies). During this time your trek may follow an alternate route to avoid uncomfortably smoky areas.

    Day 1 : Chiang Mai

    Arrive at any time.

    Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    1h

    Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

    Acommodation

    Chiang Mai Gate Hotel

    Acommodation

    Chiang Mai Gate Hotel

    Day 2 : Chiang Mai/Ban Pha Mon

    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.

    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!

    Hilltribe Trek Day 1

    Ban Mae Malai - Ban Pha Mon 3h30m 7km

    Hit the road early in the morning to head to the trailhead. Start the trek through forests and rugged terrain that winds itself around various hilltop villages. Trek from Huay Nam Dung National Park to Ban Pha Mon, a Lahu village.

    Trek through various terrain like farmland, bamboo forests, teak forests, mountain rice fields, valleys and creeks. Depending on the season you can help with communal rice planting or harvesting. On arrival, learn more about the life of your village hosts with food prep, weaving and embroidery, Lahu massage or rice farming in season.

    Ban Pha Mon Homestay

    Ban Pha Mon

    These agricultural communities support themselves with farming and hunting but typically struggled to survive financially outside of growing seasons. To prevent families from leaving and the gradual loss of culture and history, we worked with a local NGO to help sustainably build tourism opportunities through a year-long training program, including this overnight stay.

    Acommodation

    Ban Pha Mon Homestay

    Acommodation

    Ban Pha Mon Homestay

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 3 : Ban Pha Mon/Ban Muang Pam

    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.

    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.

    Hilltribe Trek Day 2

    Ban Pha Mon - Ban Muang Pam 6h 12km

    Trek to reach the lunch stop, taking in the beautiful scenery along the way. Enjoy lunch before carrying on to the Karen village of Ban Muang Pam. Here, discover more about local life, help prepare dinner, or learn about weaving and wood carving.

    Ban Muang Pam Homestay

    Ban Muang Pam

    Experience traditional White Karen culture in a mountain valley when you’ll explore how to live a self-sufficient life. Trek the conservation forest area and rice fields with trained local guides, observe traditional weaving by the Women’s Textiles Group, and learn how to make a bamboo souvenir. By staying in a traditional Karen home with host families, you’re supporting community efforts to preserve White Karen culture.

    Acommodation

    Ban Muang Pam Homestay

    Acommodation

    Ban Muang Pam Homestay

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    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.

    Hilltribe Trek Day 3

    Ban Muang Pam - Ban Tham Lot 3h 7km

    After breakfast, leave the village and continue on, trekking beside the Pam River through lush jungle. Arrive at Tham Lod, a 1666m deep cave. Bamboo rafts are required to enter the cave and move to different chambers - a truly unique experience.

    Ban Jabo Homestay

    Ban Jabo

    Experience an unforgettable stay in this highland village. Connect with a Black Lahu family and learn about daily life for this hilltribe. Try your hand at bamboo weaving or playing a Lahu instrument, and help your host family prepare a traditional meal.

    Acommodation

    Ban Jabo Homestay

    Acommodation

    Ban Jabo Homestay

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    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.

    Departure Day

    Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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