CHIANG MAI & LAHU VILLAGE TREKKING
For travelers seeking a deeper connection with nature and ethnic hill tribes, this 3-day tour offers a unique trekking adventure through the lush jungles of Northern Thailand. Starting from Chiang Mai, journey through scenic landscapes to visit Mork Fa Waterfall and local villages, then trek into the hills to reach the Lahu ethnic community. Spend the night in a rustic wooden hut, surrounded by serene mountain views and the melodies of the jungle. Enjoy authentic Thai meals, interact with elephants in their natural habitat, and unwind by the river. On the final day, experience a thrilling bamboo rafting journey down the Mae Tang River before returning to Chiang Mai. This immersive tour blends nature, culture, and soft adventure – perfect for those who want to step off the beaten path.
DAY 1: CHIANG MAI – TREKKING LAHU VILLAGE (-/L/D)
08:30 AM we will pick you up at your hotel in Chiang Mai and will then do a 40 minute drive to a domestic market where we spend approx. 20 minutes to gather provisions for the tour. Another 30 minute drive on the domestic route along a steep road will bring us to Mork Fa waterfall where you can swim in this relaxing place with wonderful views.
After visiting the waterfall and a short drive later you will have lunch and some time to rest alongside the road in a small restaurant. We will do the cooking for you and you can enjoy your first authentic Thai-Food prepared by us.
After lunch and another 45-60 minutes drive by car we will reach the drop-off and here the trekking part of your tour will begin and you will enter the dense jungle with us. Your guide will lead the way and you will now be hiking through the amazing nature and experience all the different impressions along your way. We offer a softer route with less hiking (for families with smaller children) and a harder route with some more serious hiking through the jungles. we will reach a village of the Lahu hill tribe after about 2.5 hours of trekking and at an altitude of about 1,200 meters above sea level.
You will spend the night in a simple wooden hut at the edge of the small village. You will have the chance to take a shower and refresh yourself and we will prepare dinner for you. Before it gets dark, you can visit the village and enjoy the evening scene of the surrounding mountains. Among other things you can see the top of Thailands 3rd highest mountain, Doi Chiang Dao (2,175 meters above sea level). Sit on the deck in front of your hut near the small creek and enjoy the evening, listen to the sounds of the nightly jungle and zip a soft drink or a beer if you wish.
Overnight at homestay in the village
Distance:
- Chiang Mai – Mork Fa waterfall: 34 miles -> 1 hour driving transfer
DAY 2: LAHU VILLAGE – JUNGLE TREKKING (B/L/D)
After breakfast you will be trekking through the beautiful nature and along rice fields for about three hours to visit the small elephant family living with a Lahu tribe in the jungles. Here you will have time to relax and enjoy your lunch and after that you can get in touch with the elephants or have a refreshing swim in the river. You will see the elephants also take a bath and maybe you want to join them and wash them a little bit – it is a truly unforgettable experience to dabble with a pachyderm. You can also feed the elephants and walk among them.
After your meeting with the elephants we will continue our way to bring you to your next destination: the mountain village. Here you might want to take a swim in the shallow river, take a shower and sit on the large deck above the river and let all the impressions of your trip so far touch your heart and soul. We will prepare your dinner and then spend the evening on the deck. Maybe you want to fly a wish lantern or sing next to the camp fire with us and enjoy the last night of your amazing jungle adventure.
Overnight at homestay in the village
DAY 3: LAHU VILLAGE – SHAN VILLAGE – CHIANG MAI (B/L/-)
After breakfast you will start the rafting part of your tour and we will raft your bamboo along the river for about 2-3 hours from the Lahu village along the Mae Tang River towards a Shan village. Each bamboo raft can accommodate 6-8 persons and their luggage, which is placed on a rack in the middle of the boat so that it is safe from the water. Once we reach the Shan village, you can refresh yourself and will then again experience an authentic Thai cuisine lunch. Following lunch you can take a little time to wander around the small village and across a long wooden hanging bridge and bid farewell to the rain forest.
From here we will leave the rain forest and drive back to Chiang Mai in our truck. Arrival in Chiang Mai will be approx. 5:00 PM.
Distance:
- Lahu Village – Chiang Mai Central: 36 miles -> 1 hour driving transfer
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Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Basic homstay in the village
- Experience English speaking tour manager on tour
- Bamboo rafting
- Meals are mentioned on program (B: Breakfast, Br: Brunch, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
- Entrance fees are mentioned on the itinerary
- Daily mineral water (2 bottles/ pax/ tour day)
- All flights with tax
- Visa Approval Letter and Visa Stamping fee at arrival counter
- Travel Insurance
- Early check in or late check out
- Drinks and Beverages
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Surcharge for Public Holidays:
o New Year: 31 December 2025 – 02 January 2026 (inclusive)
o Surcharge for festivals (Loy Krathong, Sonkran…)
o Christmas: 23 – 25 December 2025 (inclusive
o Compulsory Gala Diner on 24 & 31 Dec 2025 (if any). - TIPPING for local guide, cruise team, tour manager and driver (compulsory)
- All other services are not mentioned on Inclusions
- Bank fee
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