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Northern Thailand Hike & Homestays

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8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Highlights

Experience the traditional villages and Karen tribes of Northern Thailand

Explore lush jungles and unspoilt forests

Trek through some of Thailand's most remote natural areas

Hike to Doi Pui The highest summit in Mae Hong Son

Itinerary

Step off the tourist trail with the Northern Thailand Hike & Homestays tour, an eight-day trekking and cultural immersion adventure beginning and ending in Chiang Mai. Traverse the forested ridgelines and misty hills of Khun Khan National Park and along the Old Elephant Trail, once a vital trade route now reclaimed by nature. This moderate trek appeals to curious, active travelers eager to experience Thailand’s biodiversity and the customs of its remote northern communities. Evenings are spent in homestays, where guests learn about local traditions and lifestyles unchanged for generations. The tour’s standout feature is its authentic, hands-on approach—offering rare access to wild landscapes and meaningful connections with host families, making it an ideal trip for those seeking genuine cultural engagement alongside natural beauty.

day 1Join Chiang Mai

You will be met upon arrival at the Chiang Mai Airport and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: White Boutique Hotel & Spa - Deluxe room or similar

day 2Lod Cave then to Mae Hong Son

day 3Hike to Huay Hee Village (walk approx 5 - 6 hrs)

day 4Hike to the summit of Doi Pui (walk approx 5 - 6 hrs)

day 5Hike to Ban Huai Tong Kaw (walk approx 7 - 8 hrs)

day 6Hike to Huai Kung Village (walk approx 6 - 7 hrs)

day 7Hike down to Pa-Bong Village (walk approx 5 - 6 hrs)

day 8Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai, trip concludes

What's Included

Accommodation
3 nights comfortable hotel on a twin share basis
Meals
7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
Others
4 nights basic hilltribe homestay on a multishare basis, bedding & mosquito netAirport transfers on first dayPrivate vehiclesLuggage transfer on the trekSightseeing and entry fees as listed in itineraryMedical kit

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