Chiang Dao is the ridge of mountain of Doi Chiang Dao and Doi Pha Daeng. This is the same area of Chiang Dao Wild Animals Protection Area and Sri Lanna National Park which namely the Pha Daeng National Park (Chiang Dao). The forest of the northern part of Thailand is the source of Ping river and Mae Tang river or so called "Khun Nam Ping and Khun Nam Mae Tang" which are located in the National Conservation Forest of Chiang Dao, Amphur Viang Haeg, Amphur Chiang Dao and Forest Conservation of Mae Fang river in Amphur Fang, Chiang Mai province.
Geographic here is the complexity of mountains and has the fertile forest. The natural highlights of this national park are Sri Sangwan waterfall, Pang Tong waterfall, Nivet Hold of Water, Krab cave, Tab Tao cave, Doi Pha Tang and Doi Bha Dang which you can make a sightseeing at the top of mountain. Additional, this area also had been found the interesting historical evidence.
Trekking Tours |
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Includes - Transportation: Local Truck, Elephant Ride, Bamboo Raft |
Excludes - Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, insurance etc. |
| Day 1: |
Chiang Mai - Chiang Dao - Muang Kong - Lahu village |
| 09:00 |
Leave from hotel in Chiang Mai by pick up truck to the north of Chiang Mai, stop at Mae Malai Market, drive to Chiang Dao cave and explore inside cave. Lunch at local restaurant. Then drive up on the mountain road to Baan Muang Kong, start the trekking for 2 hours to Lahu village, dinner and overnight at Lahu village. |
| Day 2: |
Lahu village - Waterfall - Lisu village |
| 07:00 |
Breakfast at the village. |
| 08:30 |
Full day trekking about 6 hours in the jungle trail picnic lunch at the small waterfall, after lunch continue by trek to Lisu village dinner and overnight at Lisu village. |
| Day 3: |
Lisu hilltribe village - Elephant ride - Karen hilltribe village |
| 07:00 |
Breakfast with nature. |
| 08:30 |
Prepare for a challenging trek for 4-5 hours, up and down hill. It will be a memorable trek under the shade of the green trees, and through marvelous wild orchids, flora and herbs. |
| 13:00 |
Lunch, jungle style, will be provided by the guide and assistant during the trek. At the end of the trek, we reach the elephant camp. A chance to rest and relax. |
| 15:00 |
Experience Jumbo<not jet>ride for 1/1-2 hours through the jungle. As you ride the elephant, you will understand how gentle and beautiful these creatures are. We ride the elephant to the Karen hilltribe village, Baan Pang Kao Lam for our Third night stop. |
| 16:30 |
Arrive at the village. Organize your gear in the wooden (hut Dormitory room for the group)*Swimming in the river, fishing, exploring the village, playing football with children or preparing dinner with guide are all possible. |
| 19:00 |
Dinner will be provided. Enjoy talking, exchanging ideas, games, stories, music or question with the guide and group sweet dreams after a hard day. |
| 08:00 |
Early morning breakfast at village. |
| Day 4: |
Karen hilltribe village - Bamboo rafting - Chiang Mai |
| 09:00 |
Say good bye to the Karen as we take their superb transport "Bamboo raft" along the way, experience the peaceful tranquility of the river, broken only by the sound of birds and trekkers singing!! |
| 11:00 |
At Lahu village, recheck your raft before keep going on to more excitement, passing rocks and rapids for 2 hours till we reach the Shan village. |
| 13:00 |
Lunch at Shan local restaurant, (Included in cost). |
| 14:30 |
Transfer back to Chiang Mai by local truck. |
| 17:30 |
Say "Good bye" to your group and guide before returning to your nice and comfortable room at your hotel. |
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