Chiang Mai Trekking Tour 7 days: Chiang Mai Adventure
Overview
Embark on a captivating Chiang Mai Trekking Tour 7 days: Chiang Mai Adventure, where you will dive deep into the heart of Chiang Mai’s natural beauty and rich culture. Start with a guided city tour, exploring ancient temples such as Wat Phra Singh and vibrant local markets like Warorot Market.
Venture to Doi Inthanon National Park, trekking to hidden waterfalls, and visiting a Karen hill tribe village. Throughout your Chiang Mai Trekking Tour 7 days, you’ll also enjoy biking tours through lush landscapes, jungle trekking, and visits to local communities. Here's a glimpse of the highlights:
Highlights:
- Visit ancient temples and bustling markets, including Wat Phra Singh and Warorot Market.
- Trek to hidden waterfalls, explore a Karen hill tribe village, and admire royal pagodas.
- Discover the ancient city of Wiang Kum Kam, visit temples and pottery shops, and experience local life.
- Walk through jungle trails, interact with the Karen villagers, and care for elephants.
- Enjoy a scenic bike ride along the Mae Tang River, passing through picturesque hill tribe villages.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Chiang Mai Airport, you will be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy some free time to relax and unwind after your journey. Your adventure on the Chiang Mai Trekking & Cycling Tour 7 Days begins with an overnight stay at your hotel in Chiang Mai.
Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
Your Chiang Mai Trekking & Cycling Tour 7 Days continues with a morning dedicated to exploring the old city. You'll visit the ancient wall, the moat, and one of the city's historic gates. Discover the most beautiful temples in Chiang Mai, including Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang. Next, enjoy a leisurely stroll through streets lined with traditional houses, followed by a scenic rickshaw ride. The tour then takes you to Warorot Market, Chiang Mai's bustling central market.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the iconic Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, the most famous pagoda in Chiang Mai, accessed via a staircase of 290 steps adorned with giant naga sculptures. From the top, take in the stunning views of the entire Chiang Mai Valley.
Following this, explore the local craft villages, where you can see traditional lacquerware, silk weaving, umbrella making, wood carvings, and goldsmith work.
Return to your hotel in the evening, with free time to visit the vibrant night market.
Overnight: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
On today's itinerary of the Chiang Mai Trekking & Cycling Tour 7 Days, we head to Doi Inthanon National Park, the highest peak in Thailand, located about two hours from Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, we embark on a 2-3 hour trek through the dense jungle, following a narrow mountain trail leading to a breathtaking hidden waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
Continuing our trek, we pass through scenic farmlands featuring coffee plantations, vibrant flower farms, and picturesque rice terraces before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village. Here, you’ll have the chance to meet the locals and enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee made from locally grown beans. Next, we visit the majestic Vachiratharn Waterfall, a stunning 70-meter cascade, where you can take in the refreshing mist and cool mountain air.
Afterwards, we explore the impressive architecture of Napamaytanidol Chedi and Phra Mahathat Napaphon Bhumisiri, built to commemorate the 60th birthdays of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit. We then return to Chiang Mai for a relaxing evening.
Overnight: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
As part of the Chiang Mai Trekking & Cycling Tour 7 Day, today’s adventure takes us on a scenic cycling route through the green countryside of Chiang Mai. We’ll explore the historic Wiang Kum Kam, once the capital of the Lanna Empire, and visit ancient temples and ruins along the way. We’ll stop at the McKean Rehabilitation Center, once a leper colony, and visit a local elementary school attended by hill tribe children.
The tour continues to a small pottery workshop, where you can watch craftsmen at work, followed by a ride along the Ping River to take in the local charm. We’ll stop at a bakery for a sweet treat and explore a vibrant market, sampling exotic fruits and snacks. This cycling tour offers a unique insight into the hidden gems and cultural traditions of Chiang Mai.
Overnight: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
On today's Chiang Mai Trekking & Cycling Tour 7 Days, we head to Mae Rim area, starting with a visit to a local market to explore a variety of fresh vegetables and fruits from the hill tribes. Next, we stop at Mok Pah Waterfall for a swim and relaxation.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we drive to a remote Karen village and begin a 3.5-hour trek through lush jungle, experiencing the untouched nature and learning about the unique culture of the hill tribe. In the evening, walk around the village to observe the local lifestyle, followed by a special session where we feed and bathe the elephants in the river. Enjoy dinner with traditional entertainment led by the guide.
Overnight: Bamboo cottage in the hill tribe village (no electricity)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day of the Chiang Mai Trekking & Cycling Tour 7 Days, we begin with a 1-hour trek to the Mae Tang River for an exciting bamboo rafting experience. Enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour raft journey (depending on water levels) along the river, stopping at the Lahu hill tribe village, Bann Pong Ngan. We continue to Shan village, Bann Sob Kai, for a late lunch.
Afterwards, we return to Chiang Mai by local truck. Note: Rafting may be cancelled if water levels are too high.
Overnight: Hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
On the final day of your Chiang Mai Trekking & Cycling Tour 7 Days, enjoy some free time before we pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight.
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- English-speaking guide during the visit time of your trip.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar.
- All the excursions and visits mentioned.
- Entrance tickets/boat/ferry
- Meals mentioned. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- Taxes and service charges.
Tour excludes:
- International/domestic flights.
- Early check-in/ late check-out.
- Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, beverages other than those included with meals.
- Telephone call charges.
- Laundry.
- Travel insurance (compulsory).
- Personal purchases such as souvenirs, cigarettes, etc.
- Tips for guides, drivers, porters.
- Visa.
- Surcharge for festivals (Loy Krathong, Sonkran…), X-Mas & New Year Eve.
- Compulsory Gala Diner on 24 & 31 Dec 2024 (if any).
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