Chiang Mai Trip Overview
From Chiang Mai, discover the authentic rural life of northern Thailand. Explore both, the Chiang Dao valley, offering stunning views of Thailand’s third-highest peak, and the Mae Taeng valley. Both days are including a hike in two different areas. This is a perfect trip for culture, nature and adventure.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand
From Chiang Mai, discover the authentic rural life of northern Thailand. Explore both, the Chiang Dao valley, offering stunning views of Thailand’s third-highest peak, and the Mae Taeng valley. Both days are including a hike in two different areas. This is a perfect trip for culture, nature and adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1: Discover the Chiang Dao valley: hike, cave visit and cultural information
Pass By: Active Thailand Day Trips, 54/5 Moo 2, Soi 14 Tha Sala, Chiang Mai 50000 Thailand
Meeting at your hotel or our office. Drive one and half hour (80km) to reach the Chiang Dao valley.
Stop At: Chiang Dao, Chiang Dao
Arrive to a village, our adventure starting point. Easy walk 1 1/2 hours in the valley to reach another village (Palong people, immigrants from Myanmar). Explanation about the culture, customs and ways of living of villagers, and where they come from. Meet with our vehicle and transfer to restaurant for lunch
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Chiang Dao Cave, Chiang Dao Sub-district, Chiang Dao 50170 Thailand
Afternoon explore the Chiang Dao caves and Buddhist sanctuary. The cave system comprise of 3 chambers, and we will explore two of them with a local guide with kerosene lights. For people not comfortable in caves, we can only explore the main chamber through an easy pathway. Then we will hike up the mountain to an amazing view point Temple part of the Buddhist sanctuary.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mae Taeng, Mae Taeng
Transfer by vehicle to the Mae Taeng valley and Le Cocotier Resort for overnight.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch: Thai lunch at local restaurant
• Dinner: Set Thai dinner at the hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight at Le Cocotier Resort (or similar)
Day 2: Highland trek 3+ hours. Lunch, then return back to Chiang Mai
Stop At: Mae Taeng, Mae Taeng
Drive to the trek departure point in the highlands above the Mae Taeng valley. We trek 3 hours through jungle path with stunning views of the valley below and Doi Luang Chiang Dao. We’ll have a lunch experience at a local home in the village. Optional hike another hour to meet vehicle. Afternoon tea overlooking the jungle and transfer back to Chiang Mai city.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
Drop off at your hotel in the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: set breakfast at hotel
• Lunch: Thai food/local restaurant
No accommodation included on this day.
