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Chiangdao Mountain
Trek
3 Days - Chiang Mai - Chiangdao - Price 5,750
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Doi Chiangdao mountain range lies North of Chiangmai. The area
is home of many ethnic hilltribe villages, down to the west
of the mountain where flows the Mae Tang river through scenic
forest and valley.
This adventurous and strenuous mountain will take participants
across the mountain range, down to the Maetang River valley
on trails that are regularly used by villagers.
Trekkers will enjoy scenic views from the mountain as a long
part of the hike is on the mountain ridges. |
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| Day 1 - Chiangmai-Chiangdao |
Meeting at your hotel in
Chiangmai city. Departure by covered truck to Chiangdao
valley.
Proceed to the Chiangdao Elephant training center to
watch the demonstration of elephant at work. After the show
drive up the mountain to our trek starting point.
Begin our hike (1 hour) mostly uphill, to reach a village where
we will have a picnic lunch.
Continue for another two hours hike on forested trails to reach
our overnight destination.
Overnight as guests of a village family in their traditional
wooden house.
A Thai dinner will be cooked by your guides. |
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| Day 2 - Chiangdao - Lahu Village |
| After breakfast, we will
begin today's hike. We walk the mountain ridges on well-marked
trails along scenic views and amongst deep jungle. Picnic lunch
enroute. Eventually reach a tiny Lahu village on the
top of the mountain overlooking the valley. Simple bamboo hut
accommodation. Your guide will cook the dinner. Participants
should be ready to walk for about 6 hours on undulating trails. |
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| Day 3 - Lahu Village - Maetang - Chiangmai |
| After breakfast, walk through
the forest around two hours, mostly downhill to reach the Maetang
river valley. Enjoy an elephant’s back ride around
the valley (1 hour) before a picnic lunch on the bank of the
Maetang River at a local campsite. Mid-afternoon, transfer back
to Chiangmai and drop off at your hotel. |
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| THB p.p | Booking |
| Tourist Class |  |
Guaranteed departures seat in coach tour with English-speaking guide on every Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, from Chiang Mai, including all meals.
Private tour can be organized any day and is operated all year long.
Join rate is based on minimum 2 pax. Maximum is 8 participants on join group.
All prices are per person in Thai Baht, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category
*** Child reduction (sharing bed of parents): 2 - 12 years -30%.
NOTE: The itinerary can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, flight schedules and room availability.
Additional trip information:
When packing for a trek, keep it simple. The less luggage you have to carry around,
The more you will enjoy yourself. Wear a good pair of running shoes or lightweight trekking shoes.
Bring a small backpack which should contain following items:
2 T-shirts (cotton), one short or long pants.
2 pair of socks. Sandals, flip-flop (for the evening in village).
Towel (or sarong), swimming suits, toilet and personal effects.
Personal prescription drugs, contact lenses, glasses.
Sun-cream (waterproof), hat, sunglasses. Mosquito repellent.
1 long sleeves sweater and pants, or jogging suits.
Small flashlight, camera and films.
During the cold season (December and January) add a fleece and long pants, as temperatures can drop at nights.
The hike can be strenuous, therefore suitable for people in good physical condition. Expect to walk 6 hours during the second day of the program, and 3-4 hours on first and last day. Trekking itinerary is a basic guideline only and subject to change.
Village accommodation: participants must be aware that there are no western-style toilets and washing facilities. Sleeping is on a bamboo floor, dormitory style. Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are supplied.
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| Any | Basic Accommodation
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We will confirm one of the hotels mentioned above according to the selected category. Please note that compulsory gala dinners and peak season surcharges may apply during peak periods surrounding the public holidays of Christmas and New Year - these surcharges will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Included in the price:
All transfers by covered pick up truck.
English speaking tour guide.
All visits/excursions as mentioned in tour itinerary
Two nights accommodation in village huts with toilet and shower outside.
Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are supplied.
Meals as mentioned: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner..
Not included in the price:
Optional tours
Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc.
Other tours & meals than mentioned in the programme.
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