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2 Days, 1 Night E-co Trek Around Chiang Dao

Overview:

Description:

Day 1

8:30am: We will pick you up from your guesthouse or hotel and then drive 2 hours north to the Chiang Dao Cave and temple that is located within. You will be amazed at seeing the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites that took millions of years to form. Then stop for a lunch break. After that we will go on foot to the villages of the Akha and Lisu hill tribes, then continue through the forests on hilly paths for 3 hours to the Dara-ang hill tribe’s village.  Here you will stay overnight. While staying you will feel more relaxed and impressed with the Dara-ang's traditional ways of simple life.  After a delicious Thai dinner you will be entertained around a campfire with traditional songs and dances performed by the village children. The overnight stay is basic and traditional but comfortable.

Day 2

You’ll be awaken by the roosters of the village to the beautiful atmosphere. After a big breakfast, served at 8:00am, you will enjoy an elephant ride from your huts through the forest for approximately 1 hour which is followed by a walk for about 1-2 hours to the villages of the Pagayor hill tribe's people. From the village we will continue by truck for 15 minutes to enjoy some bamboo rafting for approximately 1 hour along the Ping River or Raming River, which flow from Northern to Central Thailand.

Afterwards, you will be driven about one hour to visit the waterfalls where you can relax in the refreshing waters and recoup after your long trek. We will then drive 40 minutes and return to Chiang Mai arriving at your hotel or guesthouse between 5:00pm – 5:30pm.

Tour Price

Tour includes:  

• Round trip transportation provided by a seated pick-up truck (Song Taew).
• An English speaking tour guide (or other languages as requested) who is experienced, friendly, knowledgeable and officially registered by the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
• Local porters and guide helper from the village.
• 4 Thai local foods: Lunch on the first day and last day (Vegetarian food is available on request).
• Accommodation on the trek with sleeping gear.
• Every activity on the trek.
• A small bag pack for trek on loan (Please request).
• All entrances fees.
• Accident insurance

What to bring?

• Hiking shoes or sport shoes
• A few T-shirts
• A few pairs of socks
• Swimming suit
• Camera & batteries
• Long pants/or trousers.
• Flip flops/sandals.
• Pullover or jacket (Cold season Nov-Jan)
• Rain coat (Jun-Oct)
• Flash light with batteries
• Soap and shampoo
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Toilet paper (if you don’t like to use bamboo stick).
• Towel
• Insect repellent

Tour Excludes:

• Personal expenses like beverages, tips, and optional excursions/visits

Baggage

We recommend you to leave your baggage at your hotel/guest house if it is available or at our office. The less baggage you carry with you, the more you will enjoy the program.
 
General information

Topography:

The park is surrounded by the valleys and a large mountain chain that runs from north to south and contains several brooks and creeks which flow from the valleys down to various parts of the districts and end in the Mae Ping River.  It is the main river of Chiang Mai and feeds the many people who inhabit both sides of the river.
       
Climate:

There are three seasons:

• Rainy season - from June to October.
  Temperature 10C – 30C.
• Winter - from November to February.
  Temperature 7C - 16C.
• Summer- from March to April.
  Temperature 22C – 38C. 

Flora and Fauna

The rugged mountainous park consists of moist and dry areas, mixed deciduous forests,  evergreen forests, and lowland tropical forests, which are home to the many exotic plants and animals that live there. Wildlife includes; chickens, reptiles, spiders, a large diversity of birds, wild pigs, lizards, and more.

Nature Attractions: The roadsides are covered by the the various types of forests of the Prao and Chiang Dao districts, having the most fantastic scenery from evergreen forests to the steep limestone mountain waterfalls.

Group meeting.

It is necessary to meet up with your tour guide one day before the tour starts in order to re-check and pick the options that suite your group. Available options are:

* The Family’s Route.
* General Adult’s Route.
* Physical Fitness Route.

Family’s travelling.

The Family Route is suitable for the families with small children as parts of the hiking can be difficult and should be tailored to suit your family.