Thailand Trekking Tours: Chiang Dao Trek (Mae Na Route) from Chiang Mai

Day 1	Chiang Mai – Cave - Muang Kong - Lisu Hilltribe Village
08:30	Leave from your hotel by local truck to the North of Chiang Mai . Stop at local Mae Ma Lai market. Get in touch with the local people and enjoy buying food and ingredients with the guide.
09:30	Continue around 35 kms. Drive to visit the biggest cave in Chiang Mai at Chiang Dao. Cave, see the beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and the reclining Buddha image, that has an interesting history.
11:30	Take the truck up to Doi Chiang Dao (the 3rd highest peak in Thailand, 2,225 Meters ) passing through beautiful mountain scenery and hilltribe villages. Lunch will be provided on the way . Then continue to Karen village at Baan Muang Kong
14:30	Start trek though the jungle for 1.30 hours to Lisu village at Baan Huay Din Dam.
16:00	Arrive at the village. Welcome by the village, leave your gear at the Bamboo Hut (Dormitory room for the group) & relax. Walk around to see the village. Play and talk with the children or prepare food with the guide.
19:00	Candle light Dinner with the group ( no electricity ! ). After dinner, have friendly chat with tour guide to learn something of hilltribe culture and history.
Day 2	Lisu Hilltribe Village - Elephant ride - Karen Hilltribe Village
08:00	First, breakfast with nature.
09:00	Prepare for a challenging trek for 4-5 hours, up and down hill. It will be a memorable trek under the shade of the green trees, and through marvelous wild orchids, flora and herbs
13:00	Lunch, jungle style, will be provided by the guide and his assistant during the trek. At the end of the trek, we reach the elephant camp. A chance to rest and relax.
15:00	Experience Jumbo (Not Jet) ride for 1.30 hours through the jungle. As you ride the elephant, you will understand how gentle and beautiful these creatures are. We ride the elephants to the Karen hilltribe village, Baan Pang Kao Lam for our second night stop.
16:30	Arrive at the village. Organize your gear in the wooden Hut (Dormitory room for the group) then free time. Swimming in the river, fishing, exploring the village, playing football with children or preparing dinner with guide are all possible.
19:00	Dinner will be provided. Enjoy talking, exchanging ideas, games, stories, music or questions with the guide and group. Sweet dreams after a hard day.
Day 3	Karen Hilltribe Village - Bamboo Rafting - Chiang Mai.
08:00	Early morning breakfast at village.
09:00	Say goodbye to the Karen as we take their superb transport, “Bamboo Raft” along the way, experience the peaceful tranquility of the river, broken only by the sound of birds and trekkers singing !!.
11:00	At Lahu village, recheck your raft before keep going on to more excitement, passing rocks and rapids for 2 hours till we reach the Shan village.
13:00	Lunch at Shan local Restaurant. (included in cost)
14:30	Transfer back to Chiang Mai by local truck.
17:00	Say “Good bye” to your group and guide before returning to your nice and comfortable room at your hotel.

No. of person	1	2-3	4-6	7 up	S.I.C.
Price / pax	10,000	6,000	4,375	3,475	-