Doi Inthanon Mountain Explorer

Tour ref: CT403
Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Departures: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (private trip can depart any day)
Trip start and ending: Chiang Mai
Activity: Trekking, moderate level. Nature observation, fauna and flora

Trip Overview

Doi Inthanon is Thailand’s highest peak, rising to 2,565 metres above sea level. It is located only about 100km from Chiang Mai town. As part of a National Park, this area is covered with moist evergreen forest and pines.
During 2 days of exploration, participants will visit the main attractions of this National Park and trek through valley and jungle. We will have the opportunity to meet with Karen hill-tribe people during an overnight stay with a local family. Hear or see many bird species, bathe or refresh in waterfalls, visit the two impressive Pagodas near the summit, and more, through this flexible 2 day program.

Trip Highlights

  • Doi Inthanon Mountain and National Park
  • Top of Thailand (country’s highest peak)
  • Overnight as host of a local family
  • Beautiful waterfalls (Vachiratharn and Mae Klang)
  • Stunning steps rice paddies (raining season only)
  • Pristine life of remote Karen hill-tribe villages
  • Trekking on easy nature trails in the forest, approximately 2 – 3 hours on each day

Itinerary

DAY 1: TREK AND OVERNIGHT IN HILL-TRIBE VILLAGES
08:30, meeting at your hotel by our ActiveThailand guide and depart by private vehicle heading South-West. We reach the mountain top for exploration and a short trek on a scenic man made wooden pathway called the “Angka” trail. Unique flora can be observed here as well as many bird species. Continue by vehicle to visit the two impressive pagodas near the summit, offering fantastic views of the valley. After lunch at local restaurant depart for a two hours hike reaching a small Karen hill-tribe village where we will spend the night. A gourmet Thai dinner is prepared by your guide.
[Meals: Lunch, dinner]
DAY 2: TREK, WATERFALL, AND DRIVE BACK TO CHIANG-MAI
After breakfast, we start hiking from our village on the mountain, passing jungle forest and cultivated valleys in a scenic area on the foot-hills of the Doi Inthanon. Watch shimmering rice paddies and ethnic Karen villagers. Meet with our vehicle and transfer to Vachiratarn waterfall, one of the park’s many waterfalls, for a local Thai style picnic lunch. Afternoon relax and explore the area before transfer back to Chiang Mai, eventually stopping at the Chomtong Temple for a brief visit. Upon return, drop off at your hotel in Chiang Mai or directly at the airport.
[Meals: Breakfast, lunch]

Pricing:

Rates per person in Thai Baht. Valid from NOW to 30 April 2012

tour CT403 Rate / person Departure
Scheduled Treks, minimum 2 participants 5,100 Tue, Thu, Sat
Private Treks 2 – 3 persons 6,400 Every day
4 – 6 persons 5,400
7+ participants 4,000
single room supplement N/A -

Including:

  • All transfers by private a/c vehicle, van or car
  • Experienced English speaking tour guide
  • All visits/excursions as mentioned in tour itinerary
  • National Park entrance fees
  • Accommodation is basic dormitory style in village hut with toilet and shower outside
  • We provide sleeping equipment as sleep bags, foam mats and mosquito nets
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary (4 meals)

Not including:

  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages
  • Guide tips and optional excursion

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