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Chiang Mai Trek

CMT04 2 Day 1 Night Trekking - with bamboo rafting and whitewater rafting

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1,450 - 6,700

TOUR OVERVIEW


Trek in the Mae Tang area and enjoy an overnight stay in a Lahu hill tribe community. Experience the hill tribe way of life and develop a strong bond with fellow trekkers and take part in a white water rafting. This two day tour is an excellent introduction to hill tribe customs in the Mae Tang district.

TOUR DESCRIPTION


Day 1
You will be picked up from your Chiang Mai guest house or hotel and we will drive towards the Mae Tang district. On route, it will be necessary to make a stop at a local market in order for your guide to purchase certain items for your trek. We will then proceed to the drop off point and the start of the trek. A break will be had for lunch before embarking on a challenging 3-hour trek via jungle trails up to a Lahu village located at a mountain top. This will be our overnight stay location. Here, you can simply relax for the remainder of the afternoon while your guide proceeds with dinner preparations. Simply enjoy the hills and mingle with fellow trekkers.

Day 2
Waking up in the fresh cool mountain air is a memorable experience. Enjoy your morning and get ready for a nourishing breakfast in the village. Next, we will embark on a morning trek which will bring you to a waterfall; a perfect spot for a swim in the refreshing waters. We will resume the hike through farmlands and jungle areas up to the river. Here, we will break for lunch before taking part in a 5km white water raft ride down the river. Please note that the river is most active between the months of May and November, although the experience is fun year round. At a point where the river calms down, we will transfer to bamboo rafts in order to enjoy the remainder of the journey in a slow moving and relaxing fashion. You may simply kick back and enjoy the jungle as it passes by like a large natural display. You can also help along with the pushing of the raft. After your river ride, you will board a vehicle and head back towards Chiang Mai.

ITINERARY


Day 1
• Depart Chiang Mai - 10:00
• Stop at market for trekking supplies
• 1-hour trek
• Lunch break
• Further 3-hour trekking
• Stop at Lahu village
• Spend the night in the Lahu village

Day 2
• After breakfast trek for 1 hour to waterfall
• Swim and break at waterfall
• Continue trek about 2 hours to river
• Lunch.
• White water rafting for 45 minutes-1 Hour
• Bamboo rafting for a further 15 minutes
• 17:00 Return to Chiang Mai

PRICES


Child Discounts

Child below 130cm tall

 200 baht discount for each child

Infant (24 months and below)

 Free

This tour includes:
• Licensed English speaking trekking guide
• Transport by seated and covered pickup
• All listed activities
• Over-night accommodation
• Meals (see below)
• Pick up and drop off at your hotel


This tour excludes:

 
Departures
Private tour: Departures on any date to suit your own schedule & no minimum requirement of persons
Private Tour
This tour is a private tour. We will run this tour exclusively for yourself and your group of family or friends
Operator
This tour is operated by a partner operator		  

TOUR DETAILS & FACTS
Groups
This tour is conducted as a privately escorted tour only you will be supplied with your own tour guide and private vehicle . Sorry there are no group departures for this programme.

Transport
Transport will be by covered and seated pick up, you will be provided with your own transport just for your group

Transfer
This tour includes transfer to and from your Chiang Mai hotel. Please be ready and waiting in the lobby of your hotel before the pick up time specified on your booking confirmation. Please specify your hotel and its address on the booking form. If you do not have a hotel booked we can still process your booking but please inform us of your hotel at least 3 days prior to departure. For private tours we can arrange transfers to and from all hotels (an extra charge will usually be incurred for outlying hotels). If there are any issues with your specified hotel we will inform you before we ask for payment and process your booking.

Accommodation
This is a 2 day 1 night trek you will be provided with one nights very basic accommodation in the hill tribe village. You will be provided with thin mattresses, blankets and mosquito net in a simple bamboo hut. There are no private rooms and the sleeping space is communal

Guides
This tour is conducted with an English speaking trekking guide. The guides will be TAT licensed (Tourist Authority of Thailand)

Insurance
A limited amount of accident insurance is provided to cover some medical bills in case of an injury but it is advised that you have your own comprehensive accident insurance.
Dress Codes and what to wear

Wear comfortable clothes for trekking. Shorts and T shirt are the best. Day time temperatures are mostly hot and you will find the trekking will generate plenty of body heat. Night times in the mountains can get very cold especially in the cold season months of November through to March. Please bring a warm jumper or coat. This is required at night times most of the year. Footwear should be sturdy, hiking boots are not a necessity and sports shoes will suffice. sandals, flip flops or thongs are not recommended as they will not provide protection for your feed and can be slippery to wear. Bring a swim suit or shorts and shirt you will be happy to get wet in as you will have the option to swim at the waterfall and you will get wet during the rafting phase of the trip. bring a light weight raincoat especially in the we season month of April through to October

Suggested packing list

rucksack/day sack,
clothing as suggested above
optional change of clothing to your preference
Sun hat
personal toiletries
1 bottle of water
insect repellent
small towel/sarong
Cameras etc
some money to purchase further drinks and hill tribe crafts

Notes

You do not need to bring along your main luggage please ask your hotel/guest house to store this for you while you are on the trek. You will only require the essentials packed into one day sack for the trip.

Basic bedding will be provided in the simple accommodation are you are not required to bring your own

in the wet season pack all gear in plastic bags if you want to keep your gear dry

Fitness
Exertion levels are high on this tour there will be around 3 hours of trekking each day up and down rough tracks in a hot climate spread out over 2 days

Meals
4 meals as follows:
Day 1 - lunch, dinner
Day 2 - breakfast, lunch

Tipping
There is no compulsory tipping. Tipping is at your own discretion and choice, but if you felt that you were served by the guide and driver well during your trip any extra income is gratefully received.