CNX051, CNX052, CNX053
TREKKING IN THE NORTHERN HILLS
Walk through the mountain wilderness southwest
of Chiang Mai, along the foothills of Doi Inthanon (Thailand's
highest peak 2565 m). Enjoy the nature and stay overnight in
very friendly Karen hill tribe villages.
DEPARTURE:
Daily from Chiang Mai, in mini groups
or as private tour
CNX-051 MAE WANG TREKKING
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
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DAY 1 CHIANG
MAI - TREKKING
In the morning pick up from the airport
or your hotel. Drive about 1 hour in southern direction
to the Mae Wang valley and stop at a local market to buy some
snacks and drinks. Then enjoy an approx. 90-minutes elephant
ride in the forest. Go on to a waterfall where you can take a
cool shower. Then start walking. The nice nature trail will bring
you to a Karen hill tribe village for overnight (today's walking
approx. 2,5 hours).
DAY 2 TREKKING
- CHIANG MAI
Continue your trek in the hills, passing
various Karen and Hmong villages as well as a royal farming project,
which has the object to support the poor farmers and hill tribe
people. See another waterfall. From here short transfer to a
small riverside village for lunch. Then start your trip down
river on a bamboo raft. Late afternoon transfer back to Chiang
Mai, where you will arrive approx. 16.00-17.00.
CNX-052 MAE WANG TREKKING 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS
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DAY 1 CHIANG MAI - TREKKING
Same itinerary as above CNX-051 Day
1
DAY 2 TREKKING
Trekking through the hills, passing
various Karen and Hmong hill tribe villages. Finally arrive at
another waterfall and stay at the camp next to it for overnight
(today's walking approx. 4 hrs)
DAY 3 TREKKING
- CHIANG MAI
Go on trekking for another 2-3 hours
to a small riverside village. After lunch same program as in
above itinerary CNX-051 (day 2) with bamboo rafting and then
transfer back to Chiang Mai late afternoon.
CNX-053 MAE WANG TREKKING
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
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DAY 1 - 4
CHIANG MAI - TREKKING - CHIANG MAI
Same itinerary as above CNX-052, but
on the second day do an extra loop and trek to another remote
Karen hill tribe village for overnight. Trek to the waterfall
camp on the third day. On the last day as in the itinerary above
with bamboo rafting and transfer back to Chiang Mai in the late
afternoon.
 PLEASE NOTE:
Not strenuous walk, however participants
should be able to walk around 4 to 5 hours a day on hilly trails.
We provide a small rucksack, sleeping bag or sheet and a water
canteen. During the winter season we recommend to bring long
sleeves sweater or a jacket. We also advise to bring mosquito
repellent.
PRICE INCLUDES:
All transfers and excursions as mentioned
in the above itinerary, simple accommodation in the huts of hill
tribe villages, English speaking tour guide, full board
NOT INCLUDED:
All drinks, tips and personal expenses
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