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Visiting several Hilltribes around the north of Thailand. Enjoying solf adventure activities, such as Trekking, Canoeing, Bamboo Rafting, and Elephant Riding.
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Ban Tha Ton by vehicle to visit Shan & Akha villages. Board one of our customised river barges in the Ban Pha Tai Black Lahu Village and raft down river through stunning scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a shaded river bank spot and then continue down river through one or two ‘light’ rapids. Canoes are carried on board for those who wish to use them. Upon arriving at the forestry research station, begin an (optional) mini trek of 1.5 hrs to a Musur village then continue onto our river base camp for an overnight stop. Accommodation is in basic bamboo bungalows overlooking the river. Dinner is a BBQ meal served on linen clad trestle tables, then relax around the campfire. Meal : L/D
Day 2
After a full American breakfast, continue rafting down river through gorges and past isolated hill tribe villages. The children in the villages are always keen to wave and excitedly call ‘hello!’ from the banks. Canoes are available for use if requested. A stop is made at the hot springs. Take a 1.5 hr Elephant Safari from a point on the river bank that takes you through the surrounding jungle, followed by lunch in a local restaurant. Then reboard the river barge for the final leg of the journey down to Chiang Rai boat jetty (arriving app 15:00 hrs). Return to Ban Tha Ton by road. Meal : B/L