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Local Living Thailand—Hilltribe Experience
6 days, Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai
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When most of us think "Thailand," we think bustling Bangkok, fresh and spicy Lanna cuisine, and flamboyant Buddhist temples. This trip introduces you to a side of Thailand that few see, partnering you up with a local hilltribe for an all-access glimpse into (very) rural life. Explore the village and the jungle that surrounds it, study ancient farming techniques, try your hand at bamboo-weaving, and learn about daily life in the hills from your more-than-welcoming hosts. Bangkok, schmangkok – head for the hills and discover what everyone else has been missing.
6 days
Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai
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There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Trip Code: ATHL
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Travel Style: Local Living
Intimate unpack-just-once adventures that bring out the best of the world’s best destinations.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Avg 10, max 14
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Itinerary
Day 1Chiang Mai
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Chiang Mai/Ban Jabo
Transfer into the jungle highlands of northwest Thailand with a lunch stopover in Pai. Meet your local hosts and lend a hand making dinner using regional products and traditional cooking methods.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Ban Jabo
Walk to the fields surrounding the village to learn about (or even opt to help out with!) local farming practices before visiting a prehistoric wooden coffin cave. Dine on a typical jungle lunch. In the afternoon, learn about the local education system with a visit to a school. Learn about the Lahu culture and traditional activities. Try bamboo weaving, make a Lahu bag and learn how to play a Lahu instrument. Opt to help out with dinner preparation.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Ban Jabo
Walk to another hilltribe community in the area to learn about the Shan people, the local masters of irrigation and wet rice farming. Enjoy the views and take in a new way of life in the community before walking back to Baan Jabo.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Ban Jabo/Chiang Mai
Say goodbye to your local hosts and buy any last minute hand-crafted goods before transferring back to Chiang Mai for a final evening with the group.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 6Chiang Mai
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Ban Jabo Homestay, Ban Jabo
- Three-day homestay with a local hilltribe and all activities as listed in the itinerary
- Transport between destinations and included activities
Accommodations
Basic hotel (2 nts), local homestay (3 nts)
Meals
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD30-40 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private vehicle, walking.
Staff & experts
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Departures
There are no departure dates currently available for the rest of this season. Some tours only run during parts of the year.
Please Contact Us to inquire about dates for next season, or to discuss other tour options.