After meeting your guide at about 8.00am you will be driven to a beautiful typical Northern Thai local market. The guide will do the shopping for the next couple of days and you will see some of the unique local specialties for sale there.
About an hour from Chiang Mai you'll begin a mostly uphill trek following a great mountain trail along a stream to the camp.
The natural surroundings besides the camp consists a lovely waterfall, so take advantage of a dip here in the cool water.
After lunch trek further for your first visit to a Karen village. Have a chat with the locals about their daily lives.
The route leading to the next Karen village is through some dense forest.
Overnight will be at a simple homestay within the Karen village itself.
After breakfast the next morning, the trek will be most downhill this time, passing rice-fields and more.
After reaching the truck, drive to the Wang River to go rafting before heading back to Chiang Mai
Duration
The tour starts at
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Day 1
Chiang Mai - Karen Village
Chiang Mai - Karen Village
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Day 1
Longneck Karen is one of Karen tribes. They call themselves Padaung. It is believed that originally they came from Yunnan Province, central China. Later in 1000 AD according to the history, they migra...
Longneck Karen is one of Karen tribes. They call themselves Padaung. It is believed that originally they came from Yunnan Province, central China. Later in 1000 AD according to the history, they migrated to Salween River Basin in Myanmar. In 1995, there were approximately 25,000 Padaungs living in Myanmar. They mainly live on traditional agricultural activities. After political incident against the minorities in Myanmar, Padaungs have evacuated from Myanmar and until now cannot fully identify where is the major location they are living in. It is believed that they scattered all over the area and co-live with other minority group that armed so that they can be protected.
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Day 1
Picnic Lunch
Picnic Lunch
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Day 1
Dinner at Karen Village
Dinner at Karen Village
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Day 1
House within the Karen Village itself. Basic conditions as this is a homestay. No air-conditioning and shared bathrooms.
House within the Karen Village itself. Basic conditions as this is a homestay. No air-conditioning and shared bathrooms.
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Day 2
Karen Village - Chiang Mai
Karen Village - Chiang Mai
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Day 2
Longneck Karen is one of Karen tribes. They call themselves Padaung. It is believed that originally they came from Yunnan Province, central China. Later in 1000 AD according to the history, they migra...
Longneck Karen is one of Karen tribes. They call themselves Padaung. It is believed that originally they came from Yunnan Province, central China. Later in 1000 AD according to the history, they migrated to Salween River Basin in Myanmar. In 1995, there were approximately 25,000 Padaungs living in Myanmar. They mainly live on traditional agricultural activities. After political incident against the minorities in Myanmar, Padaungs have evacuated from Myanmar and until now cannot fully identify where is the major location they are living in. It is believed that they scattered all over the area and co-live with other minority group that armed so that they can be protected.
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Day 2
Breakfast at Karen Village
Breakfast at Karen Village
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Day 2
Lunch at private house
Lunch at private house
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Pick up/Drop off all hotels in Chiang Mai city area, Airport and Train Station
Entrance fees
Transportation by pick up truck
Shared homestay accommodation in village with shared bathroom
Bamboo rafting (about 45 minutes)
Leaflet with practical information
Gratuities (optional)
Drinks
Any purchases of a personal nature (souvenirs, etc.)
Meals other than those mentioned in the program
Suppliment for travelling on certain dates (quoted separately if applicable)
