3 days / 2 nights mountain trek

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AT A GLANCE

Departing from Chiang Mai—the capital of Northern Thailand—this guided jungle trek is led by an experienced English-speaking trekking guide. You’ll hike along seldom-used jungle trails, cross enchanting mountain landscapes, and discover the traditions of local hill tribe communities such as the Shan and Lahu people.

The adventure takes you through tea and coffee plantations, dense forest paths, mountain ridges, and forestry tracks, with the chance to taste freshly brewed local coffee overlooking the jungle. Spend two nights in rustic mountain lodges at 1,000 meters altitude, surrounded by nature and stunning views.

The trek concludes with a refreshing stop at a small waterfall before descending into the scenic Mae Taeng River Valley, where you’ll enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant—and, during the hot season, perhaps swim or wade in the river.

TRIP CODE: 03-502

Departure/return: Chiang Mai

Trip duration: 3 days/2 nights

Period: all year long.

Level: challenging jungle trek

Activities: Hiking, mountain home-stay, coffee tasting.

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

Trip Outline

DAY 1: Mountain trek and overnight at home-stay

08:30 – Meet at your hotel in Chiang Mai before driving north to a peaceful valley, the starting point of your jungle trek. After a short briefing, begin your first hike—about one hour—before stopping for lunch at a local fruit orchard.

In the afternoon, continue trekking uphill as the landscape transforms with altitude. Walk through a serene bamboo forest before reaching a vast tea plantation shaded by tall, mature trees. The trail then leads to a welcoming local homestay, where you’ll spend the night in rustic comfort.

Your trekking guide will prepare a traditional dinner, and you may unwind by a campfire under the stars. Today’s hike covers approximately 7 km (about 5 hours), with mostly ascending trails.

[Meals: lunch and dinner]

DAY 2: Trekking - the longest trekking day

Start the morning with a hearty breakfast accompanied by locally grown tea or coffee from nearby plantations. Today’s trek will be more challenging, taking you along a variety of jungle paths and crisscrossing mountain trails. Follow scenic ridgelines under the jungle canopy, with occasional clearings offering panoramic views of the valley below.

A packed lunch will be enjoyed on the trail before continuing through cool bamboo forests, shaded by towering trees, and crossing a refreshing mountain stream. The final ascent brings you to a remote Lahu village, where you’ll spend the night in simple yet welcoming accommodation—a rustic mountain lodge with a spacious bamboo terrace overlooking the valley.

Your guide will prepare dinner, giving you time to relax and absorb the peaceful atmosphere. Today’s hike covers 14 km (6–7 hours), with a mix of ascents and descents.

[Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner]

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

Enjoy a final breakfast on the terrace with sweeping views over the valley before setting out on the last stage of your jungle trek. Today’s journey features a scenic three-hour descent into the Mae Taeng River Valley, with a refreshing stop at a picturesque waterfall along the way.

At the valley’s edge, relax with a traditional Thai lunch at a riverside restaurant. This is the perfect chance to unwind, dip your feet in the water, or simply watch local life along the river—especially pleasant during the warmer season.

In the afternoon, transfer back to Chiang Mai city, where participants will be dropped off at their hotels. Today’s hiking distance is approximately 7 km (about 3 hours), mostly descending.

[Meals: breakfast and lunch].

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3 days Mae Taeng highlands trek additional 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.