ITINERARY   
   
Day 1, Chiang Mai - Hmong Hilltribe (L/D)
   
After pick up from the hotel, you will visit the Hill tribe museum, to get an overall impression on the life of the hill tribes in Thailand. Continue to Mae Malai Market, where local Thai agriculture products are sold- some of which you will never see in a big city. Next on the schedule is a visit to an elephant camp; enjoy an hour on the back of the grey giants, carrying you through the lush green of the tropical rain forest- on the way back to the camp, you will also ride in an ox cart. Lunch will be served in the camp, before you drive up to the rafting camp. After a quick safety instruction, you will find yourself paddling down the rapids of the Mae Taeng River in a rubber boat. After approx. 45 minutes of fun, proceed to the Hmong Hill Tribe Lodge, check in, enjoy a BBQ dinner and Hmong Hill Tribe- dance performance and overnight at the lodge..
   
Day 2, Hmong Hilltribe (B/L/D)
   
Enjoy your breakfast before taking a short trip to visit the local farmers village, Ban Mae Paa. After that, get on your bike and cycle from Ban Mae Paa village to Ban Pohng Gwao village- if you feel up to the task, you may take the circle route, up to Mae Pban irrigation reservoir, or end up to Pohng Gwao hot spring- which means approx. 10-12 kilometers cycling. Cycling is one of the best ways to get in touch with the local people. Picnic lunch is served on the way. After a lunch- break, drive up to Ban Nhong Hoi Mai Village, where the Hmong tribe people have settled down, over 40 years ago. The village is located more than 1000 meters above sea level, so the tribe- people had to learn a special kind of highland- agriculture. You may also take a hike of 1,5 hours to Ban Mae Khi, before the van takes you back to the lodge, for an afternoons rest. In the early evening, join a short Thai cooking course. Prepare, cook, serve and eat your own dinner, before overnight at the lodge.
   
Note: Cycling and hiking can be arranged, up to your skills and convenience, morning or afternoon, down- or uphill.

Day 3, Hmong tribe - Chiang Mai (B/L)

After breakfast, take your time for a 1.5 hour, traditional Thai- massage by the pool. It is a nice way to relax, before checking out and going back to your hotel in Chiang Mai. On the way there, visit the Nhong Hoi Kao Royal Project Foundation and have lunch at the Orchid farm.
   

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

INCLUDED

Accommodation as stated
Join in for sightseeing tours and transfers by 4x4
Meals as mentioned
English speaking tour guide
Accident insurance

NOT INCLUDED

Services not mentioned
Expenses of a personal nature
Tips and porterage
Domestic flights in Thailand
International flights to/from Thailand

NOTE

A minimum of 2 persons is required to operate
Small deviations in the tour program are some times necessary, depending on road conditions and availability of rooms.