Chiang Rai Akha Village Private Tour Cooking and Embroidery

Northern Thailand, Thailand
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore Hloyo Akha Village in the mountains of Doi Mae Salong and experience Akha culture through food, nature, language, and traditional handicrafts. Spend time with the local community as you learn about the village's history and practice simple Akha greetings before trekking through the surrounding hills and gardens. Discover local herbs, fruits, agriculture, and the natural landscapes around the village, gaining a closer understanding of everyday Akha life.

Get hands-on during an Akha cooking class, where you'll learn how local ingredients are prepared and used in traditional recipes. You'll also create an Akha bracelet in a handicraft workshop, giving you a meaningful handmade souvenir connected to local beliefs and traditions. Finish with an Akha-style Khantoke lunch featuring community cuisine and local ingredients. This experience is ideal for culture lovers, food enthusiasts, nature seekers, and adventurous travelers.

What's included

  • Travel insurance
  • Activities as indicated in the program
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Professional tour guide service / Local guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Foods and drinks which are not mentioned in the itinerary

What to expect

  1. Doi Mae Salong
    Pass by
    Meet up in Doi Mae Salong district.
  2. Doi Mae Salong
    1h
    Arrive at Hloyo community listen to the village history and learn traditional Akha language. Trek through the hills and garden around the village. Learn about local herbs, fruits as well as see the beauty of nature in the forest and admire the beautiful scenery.
  3. Doi Mae Salong
    30m
    Learn how to prepare raw ingredients and how to cook using local recipe in Hloyo Akha’s cooking class.
  4. Doi Mae Salong
    1h
    Have lunch in Akha’s Khantoke style.
  5. Doi Mae Salong
    1h
    Hands-on handicrafts workshop. Learn how to make Akha bracelet a decoration of belief and wealth for your souvenir.
  6. Chiang Rai
    Pass by
    Bid farewell to the community and return to Chiang Rai town.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The specific meeting point and exact location details will be re-confirmed with you prior to the tour date via email or WhatsApp. Please ensure your contact details are accurate when booking.

End point

The specific meeting point and exact location details will be re-confirmed with you prior to the tour date via email or WhatsApp. Please ensure your contact details are accurate when booking.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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