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You will have the opportunity to explore the hills around the north of Chiang Mai, visiting several hilltribe villages, going down the rapids in a scenic river on inflatable rafts, trekking through the forest on the elephants backs, biking on dirt road through the jungle and hilly countryside, and walking on the steep woodland hills.
Itinerary
Day 1
CHIANG MAI Pick up passengers from hotels, airport, railway station and bus terminal in Chiang Mai. Depart Chiang Mai by 4WD Land Rover or similar to Mae Tamarn Village, Mae Taeng Elephant Camp for elephants safari through the rain forest jungle for an hour include ox-cart riding. After picnic lunch, embark on the inflatable raft down the rapids in the white and scenic Mae Taeng River for about an hour (Depend on season). Continue by four wheeler to Ban Huey Rai, passing several villages, orchards, valleys, and rice fields. A brief stop is made at Wat Tha Kham the most significant temple in that area. Then continue your driving pass Salong village and drive uphill to Ban Pang Hai, a simple village, 830 metres above sea level, and check-in for accommodation. Overnight : at Hmong Hilltribe Lodge or similar Meal : L/D
Day 2
CHIANG MAI After breakfast, take the 4 WD to a small village of Ban Teen Doi where you can make a short stroll to Mae Pa. Then get into action by mountain biking to Ban Palan. Visit a small reservoir of the village. Continue biking to Ban Pong Kwaw, where there is an old temple with beautiful wall painting. After picnic lunch, drive on the mountain road to Ban Pok, Ban Pang Kwai, and Ban Nong Hoi Mai Hmong village. Then get into action again by trekking or mountain biking from Nong Hoi Mai down to Mae Khi village where you can have coffee or tea in the Hmong’s kitchen. Overnight : at Hmong Hilltribe Lodge or similar Meal : B/L
Day 3
CHIANG MAI – MAE HONG SON After breakfast, fullday excursion to Mae Hong Son on rarely used mountainous road through jungle and typical Thai countryside. The journey will take you over countless steep hills and pass several hilltribe villages. Short stop to visit Luang Mae Saab Cave, Ban Hmong Mae Tala to watch the blacksmiths at work using ancient equipment and Baan Karen Huey Tong to observe farmers pounding their rice just like in the old days and weaving clothes for their own consumption. Lunch and dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight : at Imperial Tara Mae Hong Son,The or similar Meal : B/L/D
Day 4
MAE HONG SON – CHIANG MAI Early morning, visit to the Mae Hong Son morning market and drive uphill to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu for a panoramic view of the valleys and Mae Hong Son city. Return to hotel for American breakfast. Depart for Mae Hong Son on the four wheeler to Ban Nai Soi Karen Long Necked Village, Khaya (Karen) hilltribe village. Then through the jungle to Padong Village to visit the long necked Padong tribe (Giraffe women). After picnic lunch. Return to Mae Hong Son. If time permits, visit Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang, Burmese-style ancient temples. Transfer to Mae Hong Son Airport. Depart Mae Hong Son by TG. Arrive Chiang Mai and transfer to the hotel, railway station , bus terminal or connect flight to Bangkok. Meal : B/L
