Hilltribes & Northern Lifestyle

A full board trip to explore the lush green landscape of northern Thailand through varied activities and learn the way of life of hill tribe villagers.

Note : Minimum 2 persons

Day 1 - Chiang Mai - Lahu Outpost (Lunch, Dinner)

Pick up from hotel in Chiang Mai by local truck with guide for a 1.5 hour drive to Pha Mieng, which is the starting point of the trek. Walking along the jungle trail to remote village of Hmong Pha Mieng. Picnic lunch along the way then walk to the top of the mountain where Red Lahu Village of Pha Daeng is located. A break with a cup of Chinese tea with the villagers. Continue the trek to Lahu village of Kup Kap. Enjoy friendly attention of the curious Lahu Villages.

Overnight at Lahu Outpost.

Day 2 - Lahu Outpost - Lisu Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

 After breakfast in Lahu village, start a walk downhill to Huay Sadhan waterfall, after a short break at the waterfall, continue along the stream and nature trail to the raft camp and take a 45 minute white water rafting down the river (grade 1 to 2). Arrive at a Thai village of Muang Gurt and continue to Aummarin Elephant Camp for lunch. After lunch a ride on elephant's back and a ride on local truck to Akha Village of Huay Pong. Continue to award winning Lisu Lodge for dinner and overnight. In the evening enjoy Lisu music and dancing by the girls from the village.

Overnight at Lisu Lodge.

Day 3 - Lisu Lodge - Akha Outpost (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Enjoy breakfast at the Lodge and take a Lisu experience, see the village shrine, which guards the village spirit and other aspects of Lisu culture. Take a 45-minute oxcart riding to Baan Pang Mai Daeng and continue to a simple Palong tribe with lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch start a 3-4 hour trek to Akha Outpost for dinner and overnight.

Overnight at Akha Outpost.

Day 4 - Akha Outpost - Khum Lanna (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast, walk about 3 hours down hill passing waterfall and stop at the Akha village. Proceeding by mountain biking for about 10 km on a road to Khum Lanna for lunch. After lunch enjoy biking to the farm and plantation nearby. Visit the huge reclining Buddha image at Wat Tham Dok Kum before returning to Khum Lanna for dinner and overnight.

Day 5 - Khum Lanna - Chiang Mai (Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast at Khum Lanna then visit local market in Phrao district with an introduction of Thai ingredients and pastes and then back to Khum Lanna for a cooking class. Lunch at Khum Lanna and return to Chiang Mai in the late afternoon.