3 day Chiangdao Mountain Trek
Tour ref: CT401
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights, departing from Chiang Mai
Departure: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Start/ending place: Chiang-Mai
Activity: Trekking (strenuous)
Trip Overview
Tour ref: CT401
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights, departing from Chiang Mai
Departure: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Start/ending place: Chiang-Mai
Activity: Trekking (strenuous)
Doi Chiangdao mountain range lies North of Chiangmai. The area is home of many ethnic hill-tribe 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.
Itinerary
- DAY 1: DRIVE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE AND START OUR TREK
- 08h30 Meeting at your hotel in Chiang Mai city. Departure by covered truck to Chiang Dao valley. Proceed to the Chiang Dao Elephant training center to watch the demonstration of elephant at work. After the show, enjoy an elephant-back ride around the valley (1 hour) before driving up the mountain to reach our trek starting point. We begin our hike with a first hour mostly uphill, to a village. We make a lunch break there. Pack 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 guide.
[Meals: Lunch, Dinner] - DAY 2: LONGEST TREKKING DAY WITH APPROXIMATELY 6-7 HOUR’S WALK
- After breakfast, we will begin today’s hike. We walk the mountain ridges on well-marked trails with some scenic views. Picnic lunch on the way. Eventually reach a tiny Lahu village on the top of the mountain overlooking the valley. Simple bamboo hut accommodation. Your guide will cook an excellent Thai dinner tonight. Participants should be ready to walk for about 6 hours on undulating terrain.
[Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] - DAY 3: EASIER TREK DOWN THE MAETANG RIVER VALLEY CAMP; BAMBOO RAFTING
- After breakfast, walk through the forest around two hours, mostly downhill to reach the Maetang river valley. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the river’s bank at Mae-Tang River Camp. After lunch, we experience bamboo rafting on a peaceful river before transfer back to Chiangmai and drop off at your hotel.
[Meals: Breakfast, Lunch]
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Pricing
Rates per person in Thai Baht. Valid from NOW till end of September 2013
| tour CT401 | Rate / person | Departure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Join Tour, minimum 2 participants | 5,500 | monday, wednesday, friday | |
| Private Tour | 2 – 4 persons | 6,850 | Every day |
| 5 – 9 persons | 5,000 | ||
| single room supplement | N/A | - | |
Including:
- All transfer by covered pick up truck.
- English speaking tour guide.
- All visits/excursions as mentioned in tour itinerary.
- Two nights accommodation in village hut with toilet shower outside.
- Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are suplied.
- Meals as mentioned
Not including:
Personal expenses, beverages, tips and optional excursions.
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