HILLTRIBE EXPERIENCE & CULTURE |
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HILLTRIBE EXPERIENCE & CULTURE - Chiang Mai |
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Thailand(Chiang Mai)
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Cooking School Vacation, Hilltribe Tour, Historical Tour, Local Life Style, Mountain Biking Tour, Nature Tour, White Water Rafting Trip |
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Chiang Mai |
| Difficulty |
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Easy |
| Duration |
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3 Days
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Private
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| Trip Code |
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TH000022 |
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| Overview : HILLTRIBE EXPERIENCE & CULTURE |
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Experience the traditions and culture of the hill tribes in northern Thailand and enjoy exciting outdoor activities. By staying in the Lisu Lodge you are close to the village of Dton Tung and can get a unique insight into a culture as exotic and different as that of the Lisu.
The Lanna Farm preserves the best of Thailand’s country side and rural traditions, with a hint of luxury for the discerning guest seeking peace, natural beauty and tranquility.
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What is not included in the trip price
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 All airfares as well as airport taxes.
Other meals and services than mentioned.
Purchases at local market on Day 3 well as Thai farmer shirts (free during stay Khum Lanna only and
available at nominal charge, if required to take-away).
Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, etc.
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| Payment after confirmation |
Response in 1 business day |
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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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Itinerary
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Day
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CHIANG MAI � LISU LODGE
Morning transfer on a local truck �songtaew� to the mountain temple of Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, the most famous landmark of Chiang Mai. Its exquisite golden pagoda with 6 kg of pure gold at its peak and the rest plated with gold shines high over the city. The sound of temple bells fills the air, and the view down over the city makes an irresistible photo opportunity. Afterwards drive up the mountain, passing the King�s winter palace of Phuping and turn onto a rough dirt road to the Chang Khien Coffee Research Project where you can enjoy a cup of the local �arabica� surrounded by fabulous gardens of flowers. Continue to the white Hmong village of Chang Khien where the 800 inhabitants still retain their traditional hill tribe clothes and culture that dates back 500 years. The modern city of Chiang Mai can be viewed down below 10 km away. Upon arrival enjoy a quick cup of steaming mountain tea with a village family and then back to Doi Suthep with continuing to visit an Orchid Farm. Drive to the Lisu Lodge for lunch. Enjoy a relaxing ox-cart ride through fields, orchards and teak plantations before you start on a village tour guided by Lisu people to see a bit of Lisu customs and culture. Dinner and overnight at the Lisu Lodge.
Overnight : at
Lisu Lodge
or similar
Meals :
Lunch/Dinner
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LISU LODGE � LANNA FARM
Breakfast at the lodge
Start your adventure with cycling about 13 kms to the rafting point. Experience a 45-minute inflatable raft down
the river and end up at Thai village. Short transfer to the Elephant Camp where Picnic lunch will be provided.
Afternoon, enjoy an hour elephant riding through the beautiful mountainous jungle to end up by the river. Then transfer to Kh๛m La nna. Upon arrival, a tasty herbal tea or fruit juice welcome drink from the fruitful garden around Khum Lanna. Check-in your room. Briefing and orientation will be made for you to select your next morning activity. 16:30 Thai cooking introductions get a free recipe book and start your first lesson to prepare an authentic tasting Thai food (4 dishes). All major ingredients in Thai cooking are introduced along with the concept of balancing
the 5-flavor groups. Time at leisure until dinner. Enjoy your Thai dinner that you have prepared in the afternoon.
Overnight : at
Lanna Farm
or similar
Meals :
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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LANNA FARM: COOKING CLASS � CHIANG MAI
05:30 Coffee/tea will be brought to your room for your wake-up call before the Sunrise biking along the rural country road via San Kwang village to Phrao to visit an early local market where local coffee will be served . With the help of your guide you may buy local cookies and the flower garland for the temple offering on the way back. Then walk to visit the farmer tools shop and rice shop, talk with the owner and learn more about the rice legends and differences & properties of the varieties of rice. Your local escort will translate. Bike back to Khum Lanna with a stop to visit Wat Pa Gee Pay respect to the Buddha image under the sacred tree. Continue biking to Khum Lanna along the local canal with a stop to see the rice fields and get more information about the rice-growing process and the place of rice in Thai life. Refreshment or shower before breakfast served at 09:00.
10:00 Enjoy preparations for Lanna country-style BBQ lunch . Start by a garden tour around the house, collecting different seasonal herbs, vegetables, and fruits for cooking. Learning how to ride a water buffalo and do the actual riding.
11:00, the second Thai cooking class when you will learn to prepare and cook your selection from the garden or local market Share an informal Lanna country-style BBQ lunch that you have prepared with your host. Enjoy a Thai Lunch at Khum Lanna. In the afternoon, we provide you with the one hour activity of guided Biking around the Khum Lanna . 16:00 End of the Experience and transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Meals :
Breakfast/Lunch
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