Visit Huai Nam Dang National Park and Mork Fa waterfall, trek through the jungles of the mountains and hills of Chiang Mai to a local hill tribe, and stay in their remote jungle village overnight. Experience their authentic off-grid lifestyle. In the morning, get ready for an unforgettable bamboo rafting experience to end your trip in another local village. Your visit will enrich you with a taste of Karen life that hasn’t changed in centuries, and the revenue will go straight back into supporting the Karen community.
2 Day Hui Nam Dang Hilltribe Trail
And Bamboo Rafting
Meet your expert local guide Yod
4 000 THB
per person for 2 pax
Difficulty: Easy
All levels are welcome
2 Days – 1 night
overnight at jungle village
Season: All year
some parts might change during monsoon
2 Day Hui Nam Dang Hilltribe Trail And Bamboo Rafting
2 Days – 1 night
overnight at jungle village
4 000 THB
per person for 2 pax
Difficulty: Easy
All levels are welcome
Season: All year
some parts might change during monsoon
Meet your expert local guide Yod
Highlights of the 2 Day Hui Nam Dang Hilltribe Trail And Bamboo Rafting
Highlights of the 2 Day Hui Nam Dang Hilltribe Trail And Bamboo Rafting
Visit Huai Nam Dang National Park and Mork Fa waterfall, trek through the jungles of the mountains and hills of Chiang Mai to a local hill tribe, and stay in their remote jungle village overnight. Experience their authentic off-grid lifestyle. In the morning, get ready for an unforgettable bamboo rafting experience to end your trip in another local village. Your visit will enrich you with a taste of Karen life that hasn’t changed in centuries, and the revenue will go straight back into supporting the Karen community.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Chiang Mai – Hui Nam Dang National Park – Mae Ma Nai village
- Depart from your hotel between 8.00 – 8.30 am, drive out to Hui Nam Dang National Park.
- Stop at a local market along the journey to get supplies and take a restroom break.
- Continue the drive along a steep road will bring us to Mork Fa waterfall where you can swim in this relaxing place with wonderful views. A short drive later, have lunch and relax at the restaurant. We will do the cooking for you and you can enjoy authentic Thai food prepared by your guide.
- Trek approximately 3 – 4 hours, enjoying the rainforest and nature of the North, passing through Baan Pong Noi Karen Village and then hiking deeper into the National Park. Along the way, see buffalo and maybe even some wildlife.
- Arrive Mae Ma Nai Karen Village, where you will spend the night in a homestay. Enjoy dinner prepared by your guide. Spend time walking around the village and enjoy the evening scene of the surrounding mountains. This is a small village with about 20 houses. You will get to see a very rural way of life and how the locals live in the rainforest. The village is at an altitude of about 1,400 meters above sea level. Among other things you can see the top of Thailand’s 3rd highest mountain, Doi Chiang Dao, in the distance.
DAY 2
Mae Ma Nai Village – Mae Tang River – Chiang Mai
- In the morning, have breakfast and pack up for the hike.
- After breakfast, leave the Karen village and hike for approximately 1 to 2 hours to the Mae Tang River.
- At the the river, board the bamboo rafts and flaot down the river for approximately 2 to 3 hours. Each bamboo raft has a rack in the middle for luggage which keeps it dry. Enjoy scenic views rafting down the river and enjoy the beautiful scenery. If you like, your guide can show you how to steer the raft (it’s harder than it looks!).
- Reach Sopkhai village, where you can refresh yourself, have lunch and explore the small village on the other side of the long wooden suspension bridge.
- Leave to arrive in Chiang Mai around 6.30 pm.
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Notes about the 2 Day Hui Nam Dang Hilltribe Trail And Bamboo Rafting
Please note that trails and stops may change due to weather and seasonal conditions, or depending on fitness levels of the group. Due to dangerous rapids and deep water, it may not be possible to bamboo raft after heavy rains.
Pick Up & Drop Off
Pick up from your hotel around 8.30 am. Drop off in Chiang Mai around 4.30 – 5.30 pm.
What is included?
Pick up and drop off from your hotel, meals, 2 liters of water, English-speaking guide, park fees, insurance, accommodation and necessary bedding, blankets, mosquito net etc.
What isn’t included?
Tips for guide, extra snacks, extra water and soft drinks.
What To Bring?
Wear shoes with grip suitable for trekking and climbing, swimsuit for enjoying at the waterfall and pack a warm layer, mornings can be chilly at the summit. Bring toothbrush, toothpaste and any other necessities for an overnight stay.
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Yod - Eco Trail
Sawadee welcome to Ethnic Hilltribe Eco Trails, how may I help you?
Peter
I would like to do some fun hikes with my wife and kids and see the elephants, what do you recommend?
Yod - Eco Trail
Let me know your children’s age and I will customize the best trip for your family
