Transport

Open pickup truck, van, trekking, raft.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist trekking guides.

Hygieneprotocol

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Accommodation

Hotels (1 nts), basic huts (3 nts, multi-share).

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Ban Pha Mon Homestay, Ban Pha Mon Your G for Good Moment: Ban Muang Pam Homestay, Ban Muang Pam Your G for Good Moment: Ban Jabo Homestay, Ban Jabo Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Trek to remote hilltribe villages (4 days). Lod Cave visit and bamboo rafting. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Meals

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

Not included:

Others

1. PASSPORT DETAILS G Adventures requires your passport number and date of birth before we can confirm your booking. Please make sure you give this information to your travel agent. 2. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.No optional activities

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Chiang Mai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Chiang Mai

Arrive at any time.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Chiang Mai/Ban Pha Mon (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Chiang Mai/Ban Pha Mon (1B, 1L, 1D)

Drive from Chiang Mai to the trailhead. Trek through farmland and bamboo and teak forests. Learn about bush food and medicinal plants. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing through rice fields and valleys to reach the first village of a Lahu tribe. Assist with food prep and cooking, or check out a local Lahu massage.
Tucked away in the hills of northern Thailand is where the most colourful and unchanged traditional communities can be found. Trek through forests and rural terrains to visit some of these diverse hilltribe villages; often, each will have their own unique language, clothing style, and belief system that differs significantly from those of neighbouring tribes. You are well looked after by your CEO and local guides, who take the responsibility of preparing all meals and carrying food supplies.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Hilltribe Trek Day 1
- Ban Pha Mon Homestay

Additional Notes: The exact itinerary of the walking on this trip may change from time to time, taking into account the weather and local conditions. Also, please note there may be times when the use of video and/or still cameras may be inappropriate -- your CEO and guides will be able to advise you. Be prepared for the accommodation to be basic; remember, it’s all about an authentic and unique experience!
Day 3 Day 3: Ban Pha Mon/Ban Muang Pam (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Ban Pha Mon/Ban Muang Pam (1B, 1L, 1D)

Trek between villages, over farmlands and grasslands, and ascend to the ridge line. Learn about bush medicine and seasonal fruits as you make your way to the lunch stop. Go for a swim and help the local guides prepare lunch. Continue on to the Karen village and spend the night.
Trek for about six hours and between villages, over farmlands and grasslands and acend to the ridgeline. Learn about bush medicine, seasonal fruits and plants and seeds. Slip your wet shoes on and descend to the Huew Hin Poon Creek for lunch.

Here, go for a swim and help the local guides make a friction fire and prepare lunch. Continue another hour and a half to the jungle Buddhist temple outside the second village. Spend the night in the Karen village learn about wood carving, weaving and cooking.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Hilltribe Trek Day 2
- Ban Muang Pam Homestay
Day 4 Day 4: Ban Muang Pam/Ban Jabo (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ban Muang Pam/Ban Jabo (1B, 1L, 1D)

After breakfast, leave the village and continue on, trekking beside the Pam River through lush jungle. Arrive at Tham Lod, a 1666m deep cave. Enter by bamboo raft and move to different chambers - a truly unique experience. Following the cave visit and lunch travel to Ban Jabo, a Black Lahu village. Learn about the Lahu culture, try out some traditional activities, and lend a hand making dinner using regional products and cooking methods.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Hilltribe Trek Day 3
- Ban Jabo Homestay
Day 5 Day 5: Ban Jabo/Chiang Mai (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ban Jabo/Chiang Mai (1B)

Following breakfast, bid farewell to your hosts and return by private van to Chiang Mai, arriving at approximately 3pm. Tour ends on arrival.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

5 days tour

Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek

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Itinerary of your trip Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek

Day 1: Chiang Mai

Day 2: Chiang Mai/Ban Pha Mon (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3: Ban Pha Mon/Ban Muang Pam (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4: Ban Muang Pam/Ban Jabo (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Ban Jabo/Chiang Mai (1B)

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