Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
After meeting your guide at about 8.00am you will be driven to a beautiful typical Northern Thai local market. The guide will do the shopping for the next couple of days and you will see some of the unique local specialties for sale there.
About an hour from Chiang Mai you'll begin a mostly uphill trek following a great mountain trail along a stream to the camp.
The natural surroundings besides the camp consists a lovely waterfall, so take advantage of a dip here in the cool water.
After lunch trek further for your first visit to a Karen village. Have a chat with the locals about their daily lives.
The route leading to the next Karen village is through some dense forest.
Overnight will be at a simple homestay within the Karen village itself.
After breakfast the next morning, the trek will be most downhill this time, passing rice-fields and more.
After reaching the truck, drive to the Wang River to go rafting before heading back to Chiang Mai
What's included
Leaflet with practical information
Entrance fees
Lunch
Pick up/Drop off all hotels in Chiang Mai city area, Airport and Train Station
Dinner
Shared homestay accommodation in village with shared bathroom
Breakfast
Bamboo rafting (about 45 minutes)
Transportation by pick up truck
Gratuities (optional)
Drinks
Any purchases of a personal nature (souvenirs, etc.)
Meals other than those mentioned in the program
Suppliment for travelling on certain dates (quoted separately if applicable)
What to expect
Day 1: Chiang Mai - Karen Village
Longneck Karen Village
2h · Admission ticket included
Longneck Karen is one of Karen tribes. They call themselves Padaung. It is believed that originally they came from Yunnan Province, central China. Later in 1000 AD according to the history, they migrated to Salween River Basin in Myanmar. In 1995, there were approximately 25,000 Padaungs living in Myanmar. They mainly live on traditional agricultural activities. After political incident against the minorities in Myanmar, Padaungs have evacuated from Myanmar and until now cannot fully identify where is the major location they are living in. It is believed that they scattered all over the area and co-live with other minority group that armed so that they can be protected.
Day 2: Karen Village - Chiang Mai
Longneck Karen Village
2h · Admission ticket included
Longneck Karen is one of Karen tribes. They call themselves Padaung. It is believed that originally they came from Yunnan Province, central China. Later in 1000 AD according to the history, they migrated to Salween River Basin in Myanmar. In 1995, there were approximately 25,000 Padaungs living in Myanmar. They mainly live on traditional agricultural activities. After political incident against the minorities in Myanmar, Padaungs have evacuated from Myanmar and until now cannot fully identify where is the major location they are living in. It is believed that they scattered all over the area and co-live with other minority group that armed so that they can be protected.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick up from all hotels in Chiang Mai city area, Chiang Mai International Airport and Chiang Mai Train Station.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day.
Child rate applies once minimum of 2 adults booked
Should your travel plans change after booking, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
Departures of Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays only (subject to change)
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
