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2 Days Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
From Chiang Mai, discover the authentic rural life of northern Thailand in two beautiful valleys located north of the city. First, you'll explore the Chiang Dao valley, offering stunning views of Thailand’s third-highest peak, caves and Buddhist sanctuary. Hike on a trail linking two hill-tribe villages and visit a local family. The second day you'll hike the Mae Taeng highlands on forestry trails offering scenic views of the valley below. Have lunch at a local house and get to taste locally grown tea or coffee. On both days, you'll hike in different regions, offering a better approach of the nature and culture. A perfect trip for nature and adventure lover's.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
One night accommodation at hotel. Garden view room (1 room per family when booking with children)
Hotels/hostels, within Chiang Mai city 2nd ring road area. Please mention your accommodation phone number, if it's not a well known place. Thank you.
What To Expect
Discover the Chiang Dao valley: hike, cave visit and cultural information
4 Stops
Active Thailand Day Trips
Meeting at your hotel or our office. Drive one and half hour (80km) to reach the Chiang Dao valley.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chiang Dao
Arrive to a village, our adventure starting point. Easy walk 1 1/2 hours in the valley to reach another village (Palong people, immigrants from Myanmar). Explanation about the culture, customs and ways of living of villagers, and where they come from. Meet with our vehicle and transfer to restaurant for lunch
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Chiang Dao Cave
Afternoon explore the Chiang Dao caves and Buddhist sanctuary. The cave system comprise of 3 chambers, and we will explore two of them with a local guide with kerosene lights. For people not comfortable in caves, we can only explore the main chamber through an easy pathway. Then we will hike up the mountain to an amazing view point Temple part of the Buddhist sanctuary.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mae Taeng
Transfer by vehicle to the Mae Taeng valley and Le Cocotier Resort for overnight.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight at Le Cocotier Resort (or similar)
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Highland trek 3+ hours. Lunch, then return back to Chiang Mai
2 Stops
Mae Taeng
Drive to the trek departure point in the highlands above the Mae Taeng valley. We trek 3 hours through jungle path with stunning views of the valley below and Doi Luang Chiang Dao. We'll have a lunch experience at a local home in the village. Optional hike another hour to meet vehicle. Afternoon tea overlooking the jungle and transfer back to Chiang Mai city.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Chiang Mai
Drop off at your hotel in the city.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Participants should be able to hike 3 hours each day
Operated by ActiveThailand
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
2 Days
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
