3 days / 2 nights MOUNTAIN trek

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AT A GLANCE

Departing from Chiang Mai, capital city of Northern Thailand, accompanied by your experienced English speaking trekking guide who will lead you through this adventurous jungle trek. Hike on seldom used jungle trails, through enchanting mountain landscapes, and learn about the mountain dwellers as Shan and Lahu people. Walk through tea and coffee plantations, jungle trails, mountain ridges, forestry tracks and eventually get the chance to taste local coffee overlooking the jungle. Spend two nights in rustic mountain lodges, at a 1000 meters altitude.

Finally relax at a small waterfall, before reaching the Mae Taeng river valley where you’ll have lunch at a riverside restaurant, and perhaps during the hot season, get the opportunity to swim or wade in the river.

TRIP CODE: 03-502

Departure/return: Chiang Mai

Trip duration: 3 days/2 nights

This program is operated as a joint trip, all year long.

Level: challenging trek program

Activities: Jungle trek, mountain home-stay

Fitness Level: This trip is recommended for people in good physical condition.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Hike through northern Thailand rugged landscape
• Jungle, waterfalls, mountain people lifestyle
• One night in private home-stay and one night stay at a Lahu village

Trip Outline

DAY 1: Mountain trek and overnight at home-stay

08h30 Meeting at your hotel in Chiang Mai. Drive north with a stop at a local market where your guide can explain about ingredients he will use for cooking. Our next destination is a peaceful valley further north and the start of the trek. After a short briefing, we’ll set off for an hour’s trek until we make a lunch stop at a fruit orchard. We continue our hike gaining altitude and a noticeable change of flora. After a bamboo forest section, we encounter a large tea plantation under the shadow of tall mature trees. The last part of the trail eventually leads to the local home-stay where we spend the night. Your guides will cook dinner for tonight and perhaps relax over a campfire. Today’s hiking is approximately 5 hours (7km), mostly ascending.

[Meals: lunch and dinner]

DAY 2: Trekking - the longest trekking day

Morning breakfast with locally grown tea or coffee from the plantations. Today you are ready for a challenging day through a variety of jungle and crisscrossing trails. We follow the mountain ridges under jungle canopy, with occasional clearings offering panoramic views of the lower valley. A pack lunch will be taken along the trail. The afternoon will bring more bamboo forest, shade of large trees and the crossing of a refreshing stream. Our last climb will lead us to our overnight destination, a tiny Lahu village. Basic accommodation in a simple mountain dormitory lodge, overlooking the valley. Dinner prepared by your guides.

Today's hiking is 6-7 hours (14km) with a mix of descents and ascents.

[Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner]

DAY 3: Morning trek, waterfall and drive back to Chiang Mai

Start your day with a morning breakfast on the mountain before we embark on our hike. Today’s journey features a three-hour descent to the Maetang River valley, with a refreshing stop at a scenic waterfall along the way. After the hike, enjoy a traditional Thai lunch at a riverside restaurant. This is a perfect time to unwind or play by the riverbank while observing local life. Finally, we’ll drive back to Chiang Mai city and drop participants off at their hotels. Today’s hiking is approximately 3 hours (7km), mostly descending.

[Meals: breakfast and lunch].

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Price includes

-Meals as mentioned in the program (delicious Thai cuisine)

-Drinking water and snacks/fruits provided during the trek 

-English speaking trekking tour guide

-2 nights in rustic mountain home-stay dormitory style (toilet facilities outside, hot shower)

-Transportation by local “songtaew” vehicle (covered pick-up truck)

Not including

-Beverages at local restaurants/shops

-Tips and gratuities

-Spending of a personal nature

More information

• This trekking tour in Chiang Mai operates year-round on a joint tour basis.
• Participants should have previous trekking experience and be prepared to hike on undulating terrain for up to 6 hours.
• Please note that the itinerary may change based on local conditions.
• On the final day, we typically return to Chiang Mai city by around 16:00.

3 days/2 nights Mae Taeng highlands jungle trek, departing from Chiang Mai 

• Price with minimum 2 participants : 8900 Baht per person. 
• Discounts available depending on the period of travel and number of participants. Please send your tour booking inquiry by completing the form below.