Trip Information
HILLTRIBES TREK IN MAE HONG SON
THF00253
Thailand (Mae Hong Son)
2,861 – 17,760 USD
5 Days
Trip Description
Hiking from one hilltribe village to another is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience.
Mae Hong Son — once an isolated, mist‑covered province — is home to Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Lisu, Lawa and other ethnic groups.
This trek immerses you deeply into their cultures, landscapes and traditions.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Chiang Mai → Pai → Tha Pai Spa Camping
Travel by air‑conditioned van to Pai via Mae Rim and Mae Malai.
Visit Mae Malai Market, Mok Fa Waterfall, Pong Dued Hot Spring, and Pai River Bridge (built in 1942).
Overnight at Tha Pai Spa Camping — mineral hot‑water showers, spa, herbal sauna, Thai massage, boating, biking.
Overnight : Tha Pai Spa Camping & Resort or similar
Meal : L/D
Day 2 – Pai → Lisu Village → Lod Cave → Karen Village
Drive to Lisu Village.
Begin 3‑hour hike to Lod Cave — explore stalagmites & stalactites with flashlights.
Picnic lunch.
Afternoon hike 3 hrs to Karen Village.
Dinner & overnight camping.
Overnight : Tents
Meal : B/L/D
Day 3 – Karen Village → Phi Man Cave → Shan Village → Black Lahu Village → Mae Hong Son
Hike 3 hrs to Phi Man Cave — observe ancient teak coffins.
Lunch near cave.
Afternoon hike 2 hrs to Shan Village, then 2 hrs to Black Lahu Village.
Transfer by van to Mae Hong Son with stop at Fish Cave.
Overnight at Ruen Namkhang (beautiful teak house).
Overnight : Ruen Namkhang or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 4 – Temples → Bamboo Rafting → Elephant Ride → Boat Ride → Long‑Neck Karen
Visit Thai Yai temples.
Bamboo rafting 2 hrs on Pai River with picnic lunch.
Elephant riding 1–2 hrs into jungle.
Boat ride 1 hr to suspension bridge.
Mountain biking 1–2 hrs to Long‑Neck & Long‑Ear Karen at Ban Nai Soi.
Return to Ruen Namkhang.
Overnight : Ruen Namkhang or similar
Meal : B/L/D
Day 5 – Mae Hong Son → Free Exploration → Airport
After breakfast, guided walk to downtown Mae Hong Son.
Free time to explore.
Lunch in town.
Transfer to Mae Hong Son Airport for flight back to Chiang Mai.
Arrive hotel around 16:30.
Meal : B/L
B = Breakfast / L = Lunch / D = Dinner
Departure Date
Daily
Trip Price
- Upon Request
Inclusion
- 4 nights accommodation (twin‑share)
- 13 meals
- Air‑conditioned minibus/van transfers
- Admission fees
- All activities mentioned
- English‑speaking guide
- Mae Hong Son → Chiang Mai airticket
- Travel insurance
Exclusion
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
Remark
Things to bring: warm clothes (Nov–Feb), raincoat (Jul–Oct), long pants & long sleeves, trekking shoes, wet shoes for rafting, biking pants, towel, toiletries, sunglasses, hat, medicine, insect repellent, torch, small backpack.
Itinerary may vary due to weather, road conditions, safety and local circumstances.
*Minor program changes may occur depending on flights, weather and room availability.*
