Eco-Trekking
On the road again...
Parasite tree
Bamboo camp site
Trekking through the Jungle
Jungle river
Rice paddies
Bat cave entrance
Sunlight streaming into the Bat cave
Poe Karen people
Relaxing in the river
Bamboo beetle
Cooking mountain rice & herbal tea in bamboo over a fire
Jungle dining
On the road humor
2-4 day Eco Trek in Sopmoei-Mae Sariang Area
Real Hill Tribe Trekking
Our hill tribe trek is a true life experience in Thailand. Traveling in small groups (2-6 people) to satisfy low impact eco tourism and the hill tribe village and way of life, we learn about and explore rural life and the hill tribe communities.
The highlight for this eco trek is to learn about hill tribe culture and the beauty of nature, home-stay with a hill tribe family, camping, caving, wading up rivers, and learn how to cook in the jungle.
The style of the trek is more basic than the commercialized bamboo rafting/elephant ride/hill tribe trekking offered in Chiang Mai province, but the experience is both authentic and memorable.
Trip Itinerary (3 days):
Day 1
7:30 am: Depart Chiang Mai in a southerly direction on route 108. Shop in the market for some supplies and be introduced to Thai herbs & cooking ingredients. Turn off the highway to stop at a local Karen eatery for lunch. After lunch, stretch your legs with a 3 hour hike to the Poe Karen village where you will stay overnight with host family. You will be introduced to some of our local friends and have the opportunity wander around the village. We also participate in a local tree planting project to replenish the forest (during june to august).
Day 2
After breakfast, spend a relaxing morning with the Poe people, getting to know them and their traditional ways. Enjoy a 3 hour hike to our private campsite near the river.
Learn jungle cooking and jungle survival skills (how to survive on brown rice cooked in bamboo and prepare herbal tea using herbs sourced from the jungle).
Day 3
After breakfast, we wade up the Mao Hoo river for 1 hours passing idyllic scenery along the way. When we reach the amazing Bat cave, we explore the cave for half an hour (the Bat cave is 150 metres long). This is followed by a 1 hour hike up to a local Karen village where we eat lunch.
On the way home, we stop at Mae Chem river where you can swim and refresh (except Jun-Oct).
We arrive back in Chiang Mai at approx. 6 pm.
Trip Itinerary (2 days):
Day 1
7:30 am: Depart Chiang Mai in a southerly direction on route 108. Shop in the market for some supplies and be introduced to Thai herbs & cooking ingredients. Turn off the highway to stop at a local Karen eatery for lunch. After lunch, stretch your legs with a 3 hour hike to the Poe Karen village where you will stay overnight with host family. You will be introduced to some of our local friends and have the opportunity wander around the village. We also participate in a local tree planting project to replenish the forest (during june to august).
Day 2
After breakfast, we hike for 1 hour down to Mae Hoo River. Enjoy wading up the river for 2 hours passing idyllic scenery along the way. When we reach the amazing Bat cave, we explore the cave for half an hour (the Bat cave is 150 meters long). This is followed by a 1 hour hike up to a local Karen village where we eat lunch.
On the way home, we stop at Mae Chem river where you can swim and refresh (except Jun-Oct).
We arrive back in Chiang Mai at approx. 7 pm.
What to Bring on a Trek:
- A positive attitude!
- 2 T-shirts
- 2 pairs of short pants
- 2 pairs of socks
- A swimsuit
- Long-sleeved shirt and long pants (for evening wear)
- Walking shoes and sandals
- A towel
- A raincoat (June/ July & August)
- Personal toiletries, including toilet paper
- For those travelers that wish to participate in Jungle cooking, please bring a cooking knife to share in traditional Karen food preparation
- A flashlight
- Personal first-aid kit (plasters, etc.)
- Any prescribed medication you require like an asthma inhaler or other meds.
What We Provide:
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation
- A small rucksack
- A sleeping bag
- Safe deposit for valuables
- Safe storage for luggage
- Medical insurance up to 50,000 Thai baht
- All meals from lunch on day one to lunch on the last day
- Tea, coffee and drinking water
Prices : 3 Days
Price depends on the group size
2 people costs 5,700B per person
3 people costs 4,300B per person
4 people costs 4,000B per person
5-6 people costs 3,700B per person
( Price updated on Aug 01 2011 )
Prices : 2 Days
Price depends on the group size
2 people costs 4,700B per person
3 people costs 3,800B per person
4 people costs 3,500B per person
5-6 people costs 3,200B per person
( Price updated on Aug 01 2011 )
Make a Reservation
Please select your preferred booking date and provide contact details. Pooh himself will make the reservation and e-mail confirmation to you.
We would appreciate the payment of a B2,000 deposit, per person, to confirm your reservation (final payment to be made at our office in Chiang Mai).
We accept PayPal for payments by debit card, credit card & PayPal credit. Alternatively, we can receive bank transfers direct to our Thai bank account in Bangkok. Payment details on the next page.
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