Trekking the Hills of Thailand

The people that inhabit the hills of Northern Thailand have long been a curiosity for visitors to the kingdom. Living a life apart from the lowland Thais, these migratory people seem trapped in a time warp stretching back to the middle ages.

Still practicing traditional forms of agriculture and clinging to their tribal traditions in the face of the intruding 20th Century. Most have made long treks from Tibet, Burma, Yunnan, Laos and Vietnam to settle in the relative calm of Thailand, bringing with them different languages, costumes and cultures.

Our treks are designed to visit these fascinating peoples without disturbing their way of life, we take small groups and have absolute respect for the local people. Our guides are fluent in a number of hill tribe languages and knowledgeable in their customs and taboos. We roam high amongst the hills, traveling by elephant, bamboo raft and foot through villages that westerners rarely, if ever venture.

We will meet Karen, Hmong, Lisu, Akha, Shan and Lahu people, learning about their lives and cultures as well as marveling at some of the most outstanding scenery anywhere in the world.

Trek Info

Food: All meals are included whilst on our treks.

Accommodation: Accommodation on the trek is dormitory style in village huts. Basic but comfortable. Hotels in Mae Hong Son can be arranged

Flights: Return flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai can be arranged.

Group Size: Min 2 pax. Max. 12 pax.

Flight connections possible from Bangkok and overseas.

Extension options available all year round.

Western or Thai tour leaders available.

More Details

We trek through a number of different areas north of Chiang Mai. Exploring Chiang Dao mountain and caves, the Mae Kok valley, Doi Mae Salong and the mountains of the Golden Triangle.

Trekking is a marvelous way to explore the hills . There are no roads in the areas we venture and all and supplies must be carried. We walk for four to five hours a day and there will be some steep climbs. However most reasonably active people can complete the journey comfortably. We stay as guests of the villagers along the way.

Accommodation is basic but clean and we try to make you as comfortable as possible. We also spend a night at our jungle camp staying with the villagers adds to the trip as it allows you to interact with people of vastly different cultures.

Your guide's knowledge and understanding of the different hill tribes and their languages makes this an interesting and educational trip that you will never forget.

Choose a Trek...

• Chiang Doa - 2 days/1 night
• Chiang Dao - 3 days/2 nights
• Doi Inthanon - 2 days/1 night
• Trekking & Caving - 5 days/4 nights
• Golden Triangle Adventure - 4 days/3 nights
• Kanchanaburi - 2 days/1 night
• Khao Yai Safari - 3 days/2 nights
• Umphang - 4 days/3 nights