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Additional trip information
When packing for a trek, keep it simple. The less luggage you have to carry around,
The more you will enjoy yourself. Wear a good pair of running shoes or lightweight trekking shoes.
Bring a small backpack which should contain following items:
- 2 T-shirts (cotton), one short or long pants.
- 2 pair of socks. Sandals, flip-flop (for the evening in village).
- Towel (or sarong), swimming suits, toilet and personal effects.
- Personal prescription drugs, contact lenses, glasses.
- Sun-cream (waterproof), hat, sunglasses. Mosquito repellent.
- 1 long sleeves sweater and pants, or jogging suits.
- Small flashlight, camera and films.
During the cold season (December and January) add a fleece and long pants, as temperatures can drop at nights.
The hike can be strenuous, therefore suitable for people in good physical condition. Expect to walk 6 hours during the second day of the program, and 3-4 hours on first and last day.
Trekking itinerary is a basic guideline only and subject to change.
Village accommodation: participants must be aware that there are no western-style toilets and washing facilities. Sleeping is on a bamboo floor, dormitory style. Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are supplied.
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** *Join-in rate is based on minimum 2 pax. Maximum is 8 participants on join group.
* The itinerary/route is for guideline only and can slightly change according to the season, local conditions, climate, or participant's fitness or abilities. |
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Minor program changes are sometime necessary, depending on confirmed flight, road conditions, weather and availability of room.
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Monday/Wednesday/Friday
CHIANG MAI - CHIANGDAOChiangmai-Chiangdao
08:30 Meeting at your hotel in Chiangmai city. Departure by covered truck to Chiangdao valley.
Proceed to the Chiangdao Elephant training center to watch the demonstration of elephant at work. After the show drive up the mountain to our trek starting point.
Begin our hike (1 hour) mostly uphill, to reach a village where we will have a picnic lunch. Continue for another two hours hike on forested trails to reach our overnight destination.
Overnight as guests of a village family in their traditional wooden house.
A Thai dinner will be cooked by your guides.
Overnight : at homestay
Meals :
Lunch/Dinner
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Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
CHIANGDAO - LAHU VILLAGE
After breakfast, we will begin today's hike. We walk the mountain ridges on well-marked trails along scenic views and amongst deep jungle. Picnic lunch enroute. Eventually reach a tiny Lahu village on the top of the mountain overlooking the valley. Simple bamboo hut accommodation. Your guide will cook the dinner. Participants should be ready to walk for about 6 hours on undulating trails.
Overnight : at homestay
Meals :
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Wednesday/Friday/Sunday
LAHU VILLAGE - MAETANG - CHIANG MAI
After breakfast, walk through the forest around two hours, mostly downhill to reach the Maetang river valley. Enjoy an elephant?s back ride around the valley (1 hour) before a picnic lunch on the bank of the Maetang River at a local campsite. Mid-afternoon, transfer back to Chiangmai and drop off at your hotel.
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Breakfast/Lunch
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