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Ethnic Hilltribe Eco Trails - 2 Day Chiang Dao Adventure
- 2 Pax - 4900 THB
- 3+ Pax - 4000THB
Enjoy beautiful jungle trekking in Pha Daeng National Park in Chiang Dao. Rich in fauna and flora and scenic. Here you will hike jungle trails. Visit Chiang Dao Cave, Hot Springs and Sticky waterfall. Sleeping in a homestay in the rainforest.
Highlights
- Explore Pha Daeng National Park
- Trek a special trail through the jungle
- Visit 2 waterfalls
- Watch traditional dances by students at homestay (Mostly Saturday and Sunday) If there isnt a show it may mean the kids are busy with other activities please be understanding.
- Stay overnight in a treehouse homestay or local homestay depending on availability we will check at the time of booking
Itinerary:
- Day 1: Pick up 8.00 - 8.30 am
- Stop at a market along the way, get supplies and have a toilet break.
- Then we will drive 1 hour to Chiang Dao. We will begin our hike to a small waterfall about 1 hour from the starting point, where we can swim and have lunch. After lunch we will hike another 2-3 hours through the forest, enjoy the views along the trail. Then head to Maemae village, where we will sleep in a treehouse homestay.
- Enjoy local dinner and watch the traditional dance from local children who come to perform some nights. (Saturdays and Sundays)
- Day 2: Wake up, have breakfast. Get ready for your next day of adventures.
- Leave the treehouse around 9 am, we will drive to the hot spring. Here you can enjoy the natural hot water and relax in a private or public spring. You can discuss with your guide in advance which you would prefer. The hot springs are situated right on a small river and are very beautiful.
- After the hot springs we will visit Chiang Dao cave, one of Thailand’s most famous cave systems, with over 12 kilometers of underground passages and caverns. The caves have been part of Thai folklore for over 1,000 years. With numerous statues and offerings throughout the over 12km of caves in Chiang Dao, this is a long standing place of worship. You will see carvings, statues and chedis within the cave. We will have a local guide who will walk us through a part of the caves many caverns.
- We will have lunch after exploring the cave
- After lunch we will drive to Nam Phu Chet Si National Park, where we will visit sticky waters, Visitors can climb up this waterfall that sees fast running waters passing over limestone rocks which make the rocks “sticky”. We will also do a short 30 minute trek to the hidden waterfall called Wang Thong waterfall.
- Head back to Chiang Mai arriving around 6.00pm
Notes:
Please note that trails and stops may change due to weather and seasonal conditions, or depending on fitness levels of the group. The accommodation is simple and not luxurious but on this trail it is more comfortable than our other trails. But please do not expect hotel standards in a homestay. The local dance show is mostly on Saturdays and Sundays sometimes in the week during high season. If the children don’t come to preform it means they are busy with other activities.
Quick Facts:
- Price: 2 Pax - 4900THB per person, 3+ Pax - 4000THB
- Duration: 1 night 2 days
- Meal(s): All meals
- Difficulty: Medium, has a mix of uphills and downhills
- Seasonal: Available all year BUT in rainy season we may decide not to hike because heavy rains can cause flash flooding on parts of this trail
More Info:
Pick up from your hotel between 8.00 – 8.30 am. Drop off in Chiang Mai around 5.30 – 6.00 pm
Pick up and drop off from your hotel, meals, 2 liters of water, English-speaking guide, park fees, insurance, accommodation and necessary bedding, blankets etc.
Tips for guide, extra snacks, extra water and soft drinks.
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. Please make sure to bring something to cover your shoulders and knees for Chiang Dao cave.
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