Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai Hilltribe Trek
Often used as a base for trekking and for trips to Chiang Saen and the famous Golden Triangle, Chiang Rai is a small yet delightful city. Here you can find good value accommodation and fantastic tasting food, it’s perfect for exploring all the attractions the Chiang Rai province has to offer.
- DURATION 3 DAYS
- TYPE Adventure Trek
- OPERATES YEAR ROUND
- DEPARTS Chiang Mai
ITINERARY
Day 1 Chiang Mai - Red Lahu Hilltribe Village
Head to Tha Ton boat land via Chiang Dao Fang. At Thaton, enjoy a local lunch than travel by long-tailed speedboat down the Mae Kok River to Karen Hilltribe Village and commence a two hour elephant trek to Red Lahu Hilltribe Village. (LD)
Overnight: Red Lahu Hilltribe Village
Day 2 Red Lahu Hilltribe Village - Akha Hilltribe Village
After breakfast, trek for an hour to a Yao Hilltribe Village. Then trek for another hour to a waterfall, where you can swim and rest. Continue on to the Forestry Preservation Park for a local lunch. Trek uphill to an Akha Hilltribe Village. (BLD)
Overnight: Akha Hilltribe Village
Day 3 Akha Hilltribe Village - Chiang Mai
After breakfast trek to a local village and board a van to Chiang Saen on the steep banks of the Mae Khong River. Continue on to the Golden Triangle area before heading back to Chiang Mai. (BL)