The beautiful and unspoiled forests and rivers of Mae Hong Sorn province are just waiting to be explored. If you go trekking you will also be welcomed into the hill tribe villages, making your holiday an unforgettable experience, as you walk through the jungle, climb mountains, take pictures, bathe in rivers and pools, and breathe in the fresh air. Tourists from all over the world that have visited Mae Hong Sorn will recommend to everyone they meet to come to trek in this area.
There are many expert guides waiting to accompany you on your trek, who can ensure the highest levels of safety. Visiting Karen villages, are located in valleys or mountain slops at an average height of 500 metres. Karen houses are not usually large. Adult children usually leave the home when married - there is no extended family housing in most Karen villages. Houses are on stilts, made of bamboo or teak. Central steps lead to a porch, with a store room or kitchen to one side, a living area and bedroom on the other. Beneath the house is a working area, often with a foot operated rice ponder.
| Day 1: |
Chiang Mai - Lisu Hilltribe Village - Karen Hilltribe Village |
| 08:30 |
Depart Chiangmai by local truck for 3 hours to Pai and visit local market. |
| 12:30 |
Lunch at a local restaurant. |
| 13:00 |
Drive to the Lisu hilltribe village. Leave our truck and start trekking towards the Karen hilltribe village for 1.5 hours. Where we will spend our first night. |
| 17:30 |
Arrive the village. |
| 18:30 |
Dinner and overnight at Karen hilltirbe village. |
| Day 2: |
Karen Hilltribe Village - Lahu Hilltribe Village - Lisu Hilltribe Village |
| 07:30 |
Early breakfast at the village. |
| 08:30 |
Trek through the high mountain and green jungle to the Red Lahu hilltribe village. |
| 13:00 |
Lunch at Lahu hilltribe village. |
| 14:00 |
Continue by foot for about 1.5 hours to another Lisu hilltribe village to catch the truck. |
| 16:00 |
Drive towards high way to Mae Hong Sorn for exciting rafting on Pai river, overnight at Mae Hong Sorn guest house. |
| 17:00 |
Arrive Mae Hong Sorn, transfer to guest house in Mae Hong Sorn. |
| 18:30 |
Dinner and overnight at guest house in Mae Hong Sorn. |
| Day 3: |
Mae Hong Sorn - Eelephant Ride- Boat - Long Neck -Chiang Mai |
| 08:30 |
Breakfast at the guest house. |
| 09:30 |
Leave Mae Hong Sorn, drive towards to elephant camp for elephant riding through the jungle 1 hr. |
| 11:30 |
Continue by boat to visit the Padong Long-neck hilltribe village (Nam peing din). Then drive back to Mae Hong Sorn, visit temples in the city. |
| 12:30 |
Lunch at Mae Hong Sorn restaurant. Transfer to Chiangmai by road (return by flight is optional, includes surcharge). |
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Includes - Transportation: Pick up truck, Boat trip, Elephant ride. |
Excludes - Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, insurance etc. |
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