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2-Day Chiang Dao and Mae Taeng Valley active tour
From Chiang Mai, discover the authentic rural life of northern Thailand in two beautiful valleys located north of the city. First, you'll explore the Chiang Dao valley, offering stunning views of Thailand’s third-highest peak, caves and Buddhist sanctuary. Hike on a trail linking two hill-tribe vill
Overview
- ✓From Chiang Mai, discover the authentic rural life of northern Thailand in two beautiful valleys located north of the city.
- ✓First, you'll explore the Chiang Dao valley, offering stunning views of Thailand’s third-highest peak, caves and Buddhist sanctuary.
- ✓Hike on a trail linking two hill-tribe villages and visit a local family.
- ✓The second day you'll hike the Mae Taeng highlands on forestry trails offering scenic views of the valley below.
- ✓Have lunch at a local house and get to taste locally grown tea or coffee.
From Chiang Mai, discover the authentic rural life of northern Thailand in two beautiful valleys located north of the city. First, you'll explore the Chiang Dao valley, offering stunning views of Thailand’s third-highest peak, caves and Buddhist sanctuary. Hike on a trail linking two hill-tribe villages and visit a local family. The second day you'll hike the Mae Taeng highlands on forestry trails offering scenic views of the valley below. Have lunch at a local house and get to taste locally grown tea or coffee. On both days, you'll hike in different regions, offering a better approach of the nature and culture. A perfect trip for nature and adventure lover's.
From Chiang Mai, discover the authentic rural life of northern Thailand in two beautiful valleys located north of the city. First, you'll explore the Chiang Dao valley, offering stunning views of Thailand’s third-highest peak, caves and Buddhist sanctuary. Hike on a trail linking two hill-tribe villages and visit a local family. The second day you'll hike the Mae Taeng highlands on forestry trails offering scenic views of the valley below. Have lunch at a local house and get to taste locally grown tea or coffee. On both days, you'll hike in different regions, offering a better approach of the nature and culture. A perfect trip for nature and adventure lover's.
Travel Insurance for Thailand
SafetyWing covers medical expenses, trip cancellation, and adventure activities. Plans from $1.5/day.
What’s Included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Dinner
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓One night accommodation at hotel. Garden view room (1 room per family when booking with children)
- ✓Experienced English speaking tour guide
- ✓All visits/excursions as mentioned in program
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Beverages at local restaurants/shops/hotels.
- ✗Guides tips/gratuities
What to Bring
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- •Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- •Participants should be able to hike 3 hours each day
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup OR meet at start point
90 pickup locations available
Pickup starts 15 min before departure
Please mention your accommodation's phone number, if it's not a listed place. Thank you.
📍 Meeting point / start
Hotel parking lot (look out for our driver holding a signboard)
🏁 End point
Hotel parking lot (look out for our driver holding a signboard)
Itinerary
Discover the Chiang Dao valley: hike, cave visit and cultural information
Meeting at your hotel or our office. Drive one and half hour (80km) to reach the Chiang Dao valley.
Arrive at the village, our adventure's starting point. We will embark on an easy 1.5-hour walk in the hills to reach another village. During the hike, we will provide insights into the culture, customs, and lifestyles of the villagers, as well as their origins. Once we finish, we will meet our vehicle and transfer to a restaurant for lunch.
In the afternoon, we will explore the Chiang Dao caves and a nearby Buddhist sanctuary. The cave system consists of three chambers, and we will be guided through two of them using kerosene lights. For those who prefer not to enter the caves, we can visit the main chamber via an easy pathway. Subsequently, we'll hike up to a stunning viewpoint temple that is part of the Buddhist sanctuary.
Transfer by vehicle to the Mae Taeng valley and our hotel, Le Cocotier Resort, for overnight.
Highland trek 3.5 + hours. Lunch, then drive back to Chiang Mai
We will drive to the trek's starting point in the highlands above the Mae Taeng valley. Our trek will take us three hours along a jungle path, offering breathtaking views of the valley below and Doi Luang Chiang Dao. We will enjoy a lunch experience at a local home in the village. For those interested, an optional additional hour of hiking is available to reach the vehicle. Afterwards, we will have afternoon tea with a view of the jungle before transferring back to Chiang Mai city.
Drop off at your hotel in the city!
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