Chiang Rai Jungle Trekking with Bamboo Cooking and Hot Springs

Chiang Rai, Thailand
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesThai
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Trek through Chiang Rai’s mountain forests, experience bamboo cooking, and swim at a jungle waterfall—all in one unforgettable day. Follow a friendly local guide along bamboo trails, tea-covered hills, and quiet village paths connected to the Akha, Lahu, Lisu, and Chinese hill tribe communities. Covering around 10–12 kilometers, the route offers a moderate challenge, with a comfortable pace and breaks along the way. Deep in the forest, learn how local ingredients are prepared and cooked inside bamboo tubes over a fire. After lunch, take a refreshing waterfall swim before continuing through the jungle to Pha Soet Hot Springs. Soak in the warm mineral pool before returning to Chiang Rai, with round-trip hotel transfer included for a smooth trekking day from start to finish.

What's included

  • Bamboo cooking lunch
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Experienced local guide
  • Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Rai city
  • Drinking water, available for purchase at village stops
  • Personal expenses
  • Pha Soet Hot Springs entrance fee (THB 100 per person, payable on site)

What to expect

Experience the wilder side of Chiang Rai on a full-day trekking tour that combines mountain trails, local culture, bamboo cooking, hill tribe communities, a waterfall swim, Pha Soet Hot Springs, and hotel transfer in one rewarding day.

Start with pickup from your Chiang Rai hotel and travel to the area near Pha Soet Hot Springs. Trek 10–12 kilometers with a local guide through bamboo groves, tea plantations, mountain paths, and areas connected to Lisu, Chinese, Akha, and Lahu hill tribe communities. The 5–6 hour route offers a moderate challenge at a comfortable pace with breaks along the way.

Deep in the forest, stop to prepare lunch the traditional way. Your guide will show you how fresh ingredients are placed inside bamboo tubes, sealed, and cooked over an open fire. Once ready, enjoy a warm bamboo-cooked lunch surrounded by mountain air and jungle scenery.

Continue to a waterfall for a refreshing swim before heading to Pha Soet Hot Springs, where you may relax in the warm pools after the trek. Afterward, return to Chiang Rai with a final sense of calm, accomplishment, and connection to the northern landscape.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is available from hotels in the Chiang Rai city area at approximately 08:00 AM. The exact pickup time will be confirmed by email after booking. Please wait in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Arrivals more than 10 minutes late may be considered no-shows.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a join-in group tour with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 participants.
  • Children aged 6 years old and above may participate with parental permission. Children should be able to walk on uneven natural trails for several hours.
  • A moderate level of fitness is recommended, as this Chiang Rai trekking tour involves a 10–12 km walk on natural forest trails, uneven ground, and highland paths.
  • Leeches may be present on forest trails, especially during or after rainy weather. Please wear suitable trekking shoes and long socks for protection.
  • This activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers, guests with heart conditions, serious medical conditions, back or knee problems, mobility issues, or anyone unable to walk on uneven natural trails.
  • This tour operates in most weather conditions, including light rain. Please dress appropriately for the weather. The itinerary may change depending on weather, trail, water level, or local conditions to ensure safety and the best possible experience.
  • Waterfall swimming and soaking at Pha Soet Hot Springs are subject to weather, safety, and local conditions on the day of travel.
  • Lunch is prepared using traditional bamboo cooking techniques. Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
  • In the rare event that we must cancel the tour, we will notify you in advance and offer an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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