3 day Chiangdao Mountain Trek
Additional information
What to bring
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.
We recommend to 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
Cool season additional items
During the cold season (December and January) add a fleece and long pants to your pack as temperatures can drop fairly low at night in the mountain.
Difficulty level
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 to 4 hours on first and last day. Mountainous landscape. Hot and humid climate.
Accommodation comfort
Simple accommodation: participants must be aware that there are no western-style toilets and no hot showers. Washing is a private room. Sleeping is on wood or bamboo floor, dormitory style. Sleeping bags, mats and mosquito nets are supplied.
Itinerary change
Trekking itinerary is a basic guideline only and subject to change. The tour guide will decide on the spot of the route he will take. All trekking areas are supervised by Tourism Authority of Thailand, which means all areas are frequented by tourists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can we take our kids on this trip? They are 10 and 12 years old, and they are used to hiking.
A: Yes, if you are sure they are fit and can walk for 6 hours. The second day is usually a long day even for experienced hikers. We expect to walk over 6 hours with some steep hills. No vehicle support!
Q: Can I participate to this trip, I can’t walk very well due to knee problem?
A: Probably better book another tour! Maybe look at our 2 days Chiangdao trek, which is much easier and flexible. Also has a support vehicle in the area.
Q: Should I take my leather trekking boots. I hike frequently in the alps?
A: No need of leather trekking boots. Unless you are coming during the raining season, in which case boots are most likely to be waterproof and have good gripping sole. But other than that, the trails are usually dirt only, sometime some gravel, but there is no rocks. A regular pair of runners or ankle high light trekking boots will be fine. Shoes should have a good sole.
Q: Are the meals included? and is bedding included? Just need to know if we need to bring sleeping bags to Thailand with us ?
A: Meals included are stated in the itinerary. Bedding, two nights in village hut or simple home stay: yes, we provide sleeping bags and blankets depending of the season, as appropriate. You do not need to bring your sleeping bag.
More concerns?
Any other questions or concerns about this trekking program, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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