Sleep in Ban Pa Pong Piang, the most beautiful rice paddy fields in Thailand

Available from July 1st to November 15th ONLY.

The small hamlet of Ban Pa Pong Piang lost in the mountains of the Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai province undoubtedly offers one of the most beautiful rice terraces in Thailand

There’s no running electricity at Ban Pa Pong Piang rice paddy (just a limited amount through solar powered panels). So nights are spent by candlelight, adding to the overall ambiance and experience of Ban Pa Pong Piang.

You will have the chance to visit the impressive pagodas of the King and Queen, surrounded by their flower gardens. After a trip to the Wachirathan waterfall, you will do a 2-hour trek to the Pha Dok Siew train

The rice planting season, and when the rice fields are at their best, is from June to November. During winter season, there is no rice, but the weather is nice and the view is beautiful

* Entrances to the park and pagodas not included

Private relaxation and hiking with hot springs in a non-touristy area

Go for an exceptional day in the chiang Dao mountains, a non-touristy region north of Chiang Mai. You will make a stop at the very famous Chiang Dao Caves, which offer a fascinating network of limestone caverns, housing spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, with a Buddhist shrine integrated into their underground tangle.


Departure from your hotel is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. We then head to Chiang Dao, where we will stop at a local market to buy lunch.

Then we will go to a local village to start our trekking. The hike into the heart of the jungle will extend for 6 km, which will take approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. During this adventure, you will cross the river 21 times, offering magnificent landscapes with dense jungle, coffee trees and 500-year-old trees.


A lunch will be planned en route or upon our return.
After the hike, we visit the Chiang Dao Caves, allowing approximately 1 hour to explore these fascinating natural formations.


Then we take time to relax at the hot springs for 1 hour, with the possibility of taking an outdoor bath.
On the way back, we will make a stop tovisit the magnificent temple of Wat Ban Den, renowned for its dazzling blue colors.



* Included: local English-speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees, lunch, water.

The essentials in just 1 day! Discover the elephants, and enjoy a private hike with the Karens

Go for a day attacking the Thai jungle, as well as meeting the unmissable elephants, all in a semi-private outing.

For those who prefer to spend more time hiking, but also sleeping in a village of the Karen tribe, we invite you to consult our 2 days and 1 night program Close to elephants and the jungle

The day begins with departure from your hotel between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. During this journey, you will have the opportunity to explore a local market along the way, before heading to the Karen village.

The next stage will consist of a hike of approximately 2 hours through the magnificent jungle, allowing you to appreciate all its splendor. In addition, you will have the opportunity to relax near a waterfall. In the rainy season, you will cross the rice terraces, offering a breathtaking spectacle.



After a lunch composed entirely of local dishes, the afternoon will be dedicated to meeting our elephant friends, who roam freely in the jungle. You will learn more about these majestic animals, participate in preparing their food and making medicine balls beneficial for their health. Afterwards, you will join them to feed them, take part in a mud spa session, and have the opportunity to swim together.

You will have the opportunity to immortalize this moment through unforgettable photos, in order to bring back wonderful memories with you.

Return to the hotel is scheduled for around 5:00-5:30 p.m.

* Activities can be reversed as needed.

Discover the life of the Akha tribe and learn about their unique culture.

Come live a unique experience closer to the mountain tribe life of the Akha people, in a village in the jungle still preserved from mass tourism. The authenticity, welcome and smile of the locals will transport you to deep and true Thailand.

If you have just one day and want to learn about their way of life, here's how you can have an incredible experience. You'll get to trek through the jungle, cook by using bamboo, visit waterfalls, and relax in a cool atmosphere.

During this amazing day, you will trek through the rice fields and pineapple fields in the surrounding of the village. We will cook our own lunch in bamboo sticks with you, and teach you everything about the jungle.

We will stop on the way back to visit our neighborhood village from the Lahu hilltribe.

The must-see of the Northern area with 3 days in the nature

Chiang Mai is an amazing place, especially thanks to its mountains and lush nature.
We have several must-see in the region, like the Doi Inthanon National Park, which its summit at 2665m, that make its the highest peak of Thailand, but also elephant sanctuaries for an amazing and unforgettable experience with these lovely animals.

Chiang Mai area is also well know for its hill-tribes, especially the Karen people, who live here for in traditionnal villages, and grow rice ( they are the one who mqke the rice-fields in terrasses that you can enjoy during the rainy season.

In our 3 days program, you will enjoy in private all these amazing must-see and must-do, and stay for the nights in a local karen village, the best way to learn about this hill-tribe and avoid to many transportation.
* Entrance fees in Doi Inthanon and pagodas not included

No walking, but the same authenticity! Over one day, let your local guide transport you to the life of the mountain tribes.

Do you want to discover life in the hill tribes of Thailand, without taking part in a hike? Or do you have young children and cannot walk great distances?
Our 1-day program takes you to the same Karen villages as during our more classic treks, but directly by car!


During your day, you will discover the real life of the Karen hill tribes who live in Doi Inthanon, the highest mountain in Thailand, and feed themselves thanks to local agriculture. It is moreover at their place that one comes to see the famous rice fields with levels so magnificent that one meets in Thailand! If we are in the rainy season, you can also visit them! If not, you will in any case have the pleasure of eating organic rice from their own fields during lunch.

You will also discover thanks to your guide the history of this tribe, part of which still lives in Burma, and will even learn that between them, there are several sub-groups of Karen: the whites, the reds, blacks... each with their own language!


In addition to discovering their village, with its architecture, customs and agriculture, you can also try your hand at making wicker baskets, which they use a lot, or why by cooking some local delicacies!

Your guide will also take you by car to visit some pretty viewpoints of the nearby mountains, and a small Royal Agricultural Project, where local farmers come to stock up on plants, before visiting a pretty waterfall.

If you wish, you can try your hand at bamboo rafting during an easy descent for 30 minutes on the way back to your hotel.

Visit and trekking in the same day. Discover in private the most famous National Park of Thailand and it's lush nature.

Be ready for an amazing day in private with your local Karen guide in the Doi Inthanon National Park! After a drive of about 1h15, directly from your hotel, you will arrive in the most famous National Park of Thailand, with it's summit at 2565m, the highest of the country! You will be also able to walk on the Angkha trail, a 20min easy walk in the heart of the jungle.

Then it will be time to join the 2h ( go and back ) Kew Mae Pan Trail, this natural walk could be the most beautiful panoramic view you will ever see in Thailand. The trail sits at 2,200 meters above sea level, just a few hundred meters below Thailand's highest peak. Depending on the weather, the visibility could be a clear sky mountain view or trapped in a mountain covered with mist, sometimes with a magnificent view of sea of cloud.
* Please note that during the rainy season, this trail is close, so you will trek at the Pha Dok Siew trail, surrounded by rice-fields.

After this amazing walk, you will visit the giant Pagodas of the King and the Queen, with their wonderful gardens. Your guide will explain you everything about the Thai Monarchy, and about these pagodas. It will then be time for a lunch, before to stop at the Wachiratan waterfall to make some wonderful pictures.
You will visit a small White Karen hill-tribe village, nestled in the mountains of Doi Inthanon, where daily life still follows ancestral traditions. During your visit, you will discover the local coffee production, from the cultivation of the coffee beans to the traditional roasting methods used by the villagers.

You will be bring back by your guide around 5.00 - 5.30pm. As it is a private experience, we can also bring you directly to the airport, bus station, train station... That's up to you!

* Entrance fees in Doi Inthanon and pagodas not included

Sleep in a real Karen hilltribe village and enjoy the National Park of Doi Inthanon Non-touristic trek off the beaten track !

Are you in need of a refreshing and rejuvenating break in the great outdoors? If so, come and embark on a 2-day and 1-night adventure to the highest peak in Thailand, Doi Inthanon. Not only will you be able to take in the natural beauty of the mountain, but you'll also have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the traditional way of life of the Karen People, an indigenous hill tribe that reside in the mountains and cultivate rice on terraced fields.

1st day

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Chiang Mai between 8:00 and 8:30 am and take you to a local market for any last-minute shopping before your trek into the jungle.

Upon arriving at your guide's village, the first day will be dedicated to exploring the surrounding area. You will have the flexibility to tailor the level of the trek to your preference, as it's a private experience. If you prefer to spend more time in the village, that's not a problem.

If you do choose to go trekking, your guide will take you to beautiful and scenic locations, where you can see terraced rice fields (during the rainy season from May to October) and take a break by the waterfalls. Don't forget to bring your swimming suit.

After lunch, you will continue trekking and then take a car to enjoy traditional bamboo rafting. Afterwards, you will return to the village where your guide will escort you to your private room, a traditional wooden and bamboo house. You will have dinner with your guide, and even have the option to help cook, before retiring for the night.

2nd day

Are you ready for a new adventure? Today, you will enter the famous Doi Inthanon National Park, which is located close to the village. This is a great opportunity to visit the highest peak of Thailand at 2,565 meters before the crowds arrive and enjoy a peaceful setting. You will also have the chance to take a leisurely 20-minute walk on the Angkha trail, through the heart of the jungle.

Next, you will embark on the 2-hour round trip Kew Mae Pan Trail, which offers some of the most breathtaking panoramic views in Thailand. The trail sits at 2,200 meters above sea level, just a few hundred meters below Thailand's highest peak. The visibility can vary depending on the weather, you may see a clear sky mountain view or be surrounded by mist, and sometimes even a sea of clouds. Please note that during the rainy season, this trail is closed, and you will trek on the Pha Dok Siew trail, surrounded by rice fields.

After this amazing hike, you will visit the giant Pagodas of the King and Queen, and their beautiful gardens. Your guide will share information about the Thai monarchy and the significance of these pagodas. After lunch, you will stop at the Wachiratan waterfall to take some beautiful photographs. Your final stop will be at the National Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon, which is designed to promote highland agriculture among the hill tribes of the region. The main focus of this station is on the research and development of highland fisheries and cultivation of plants, vegetables, and fruits, with the goal of providing the people of the hill tribes with more earning opportunities and a better living environment.

Your guide will bring you back around 5:00 - 5:30 pm. As this is a private eco-trekking tour, we can also drop you off directly at the airport, bus station, train station, or any other location of your choice.

* Entrance fees in Doi Inthanon Park and pagodas not included

Experience the Akha Tribe life during 2 days, and learn their unique culture

Come and experience something unique, closer to the mountain tribe life of the Akha people, in a village in the jungle that is still untouched by mass tourism. The authenticity , warmth, and smiles of the locals will transport you to the heart of genuine Thailand.

The Akha, a mountain tribe, inhabit the mountainous regions of northern Thailand, especially in the province of Chiang Rai. Their rich and distinctive cultural identity is a key element of regional ethnography.

Traditional Dwellings: The Akha live in dispersed communities in high-altitude villages, constructed with natural materials such as bamboo and wood. Their houses are often on stilts with thatched roofs to withstand the rigorous mountain weather conditions.

Traditional Costumes: The traditional clothing of the Akha is easily recognizable. Women often wear black or dark dresses adorned with colorful embroidery and beads, while men opt for simpler attire, typically in black or dark blue. These costumes are a means of preserving and proudly displaying their cultural identity.

Terraced Agriculture: Agriculture is at the heart of Akha life. They are renowned for their mountain rice terraces, an example of ingenious farming in steep terrain. In addition to rice, they cultivate other staple crops such as corn, coffee, and various medicinal herbs.

Artistry: The Akha are known for their artisanal skills. They create textiles, jewelry, and decorative items adorned with geometric patterns and traditional symbols. Their craftsmanship is a source of pride and income for the community.

The Akha tribe in Chiang Rai offers a unique cultural experience in a picturesque mountain setting. Their history, traditions, and their struggle to preserve their way of life make them a fascinating community to explore for travelers interested in ethnography and the cultural richness of northern Thailand.

Departure and drop-off at Chiang Rai. From Chiang Mai, please contact us prior to a booking.

Amazing 2 days hike in non-touristy villages and 1 day at Thong Elephant Sanctuary

Booking for 2 persons minimum, and 8 maximum!

✓ private trekking What will you experience during your trekking:

• Cook local food with the hill tribe
• Karen culture and explanation of different Hill Tribe customs
• Sleep over night at the Karen village in locals' houses
• Nature exploration by walking and taking time
• Licensed native tour guide from the village
• Enjoy the waterfall
• The greenery of the paddy rice field
• Presentation of the flora
• Unforgettable, authentic experience
• Real eco trekking near Chiang Mai: you can plant new trees with the guide
• Meeting with the guide prior to start to determine the route following your hiking level

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The first day:

• Pick-up time at your hotel or guesthouse between 8am-8.30am
• Local market to buy food for lunch and dinner then drive to White Pakayaw village
• Trekking surrounded by rice field and flower agriculture
• Take a rest near the river for Lunch
• Trek 2-3 kilos (stop in some village and discover of Hill Tribe people & life style)
• Waterfalls (Relax and swim) - Trek 2 hrs (to Karen village)
• Dinner and Night at Karen Village (in family house)

The second day:

• Breakfast
• Trek until the point of view (according to your level)
• Lunch near the river (Relax and swim)
• Bamboo Rafting (optional)
• Dinner and Night at the village (Spacial Offer)

The third day:

• Breakfast then drive to the small sanctuary
• Change the cloth to karen clothes
• Learn about elephant
• Feed Elephant
• Go in the mud spa with them
• Swim all together in the river
• Enjoy a thai lunch
• Watch and interact with elephants who are free in the hill
• Back to Chiang Mai around 4.30pm / 5.30pm