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MEETING HILL TRIBES AMONG FORESTS AND PADDY FIELDS

Code :NS.TH.MT-CNX10

Type :INDIVIDUAL BASED

Price :From 5990 baht / person

 

 

 

  •  Why book with NS Travel?

    We are located in BANGKOK and a specialist for your HOLIDAY in THAILAND, also for a multiple day COMMUNITY BASED program from CHIANG MAI in northern THAILAND – Special discounted conditions apply punctually on this program

MEETING HILL TRIBES AMONG FORESTS AND PADDY FIELDS

Starting from CHIANG MAI in northern THAILAND, this unique package brings you to the Doi Inthanon National Park.

 
This TOUR gives guests a unique opportunity to appreciate simple life in a Karen Hill Tribe. Spend unforgettable moments in harmony with nature on “Doi Inthanon”: the ‘Roof of THAILAND and the highest mountain in THAILAND. Guests stay in a simple village lodge, built by a group of community members.
 
Local guides lead guests to explore local culture and crafts in the village. They will also escort guests during a short trek to a neighboring village. On route, guests enjoy fresh air and beautiful scenery. Local guides tell guests the traditional Karen legends about the intimate relationship between people and forest. It illustrates somehow sustainability as a real way of life in the community. And on the top of all this, you will be served super tasty local Arabica, grown in the mountains of the National Park.

 PROGRAM

Day 1: Inthanon National Park – Nature Trail

MEALS - / L / D
• Guests will be picked up from Chiang Mai town and driven to “Doi Inthanon National Park”, Thailand’s Highest Point. Here, will begin the exploration of the nature and the discovering of Karen and Hmong hill-tribe cultures. Lunch is provided at a local restaurant.
• After lunch, local community guides will escort guests during a short trek (2 hours) to watch flora and birds along the “Kiw Mae Paan Nature Trail”.
• Late afternoon, guests settle into a simple, private bungalow at the Community Resort in Mae Klang Luang Karen hill tribe village.
• Enjoy a delicious local dinner and overnight.
 

Day 2: Way of life & trek

MEALS: B / L / D
• Get up early for a delicious cup of hot, locally produced coffee.
• After breakfast, enjoy sharing life in the community. Explore, learn and try your hand if you wish! See how local people earn a living in various ways such as coffee plantations, weaving, farming rice, and raising fishes in the frame of the Royal Project;
• Visit the local school
• After lunch guests prepare themselves for a short trek (2 hours) through pristine forest to Pha Mon Karen village. In Pha Mon, guest will see stunning terraced rice paddies, highland vegetable plantations and a community co-operative. Guests will experience the differences in culture and way of life between Hmong and Karen peoples.
• Return to the accommodation at “Mae Klang Lung” in late afternoon.
• Dinner and overnight. (Campfire option)
 

Day 3: Waterfall – Bamboo raft - Chiang Mai

MEALS: B / L / -
• After breakfast, guests will visit Wachiratarn Waterfall.
• After lunch, guests will go to Sanpatong to experience an unforgettable bamboo rafting journey along the Mae Wang River, surrounded by beautiful nature.
• Guests arrive in Chiang Mai in late afternoon.
 

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PROGRAM / PERIOD

 

PRICES PER PERSON ( 1/11/2011 - 31/10/2012 )

JOINING

1PAX

2PAX

3PAX

4PAX

5PAX

6PAX

NS.TH.MT-CNX10

ACCESSIBLE EVERYDAY

 N/A

20220 

10490 

8240 

7490 

6740 

5990 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

INCLUDED
* English speaking escort during the whole program
* R/t transfer from and to downtown Chiangmai
* Local transportations as per program
* Meals as per program
* Activities as per program
* 2 overnights as per program
* Entrances fees to the National Park
* All local taxes, service and vat
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EXCLUDED
* Personal expenses
* Meals not mentioned in the program
* Beverages during the meals 
* Tips to staff
* Transportation to and from Chiangmai
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REMARKS

* rates for private program (blue columns) are given per person (from 1 to 6) traveling together
* rates for joining-up program (green column) are given for person joining-up existing group
* n/a = not available
* o/r = on request