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Relaxing with the Paduang hill tribesDiscover Northern Thailand in comfort during this four day Thailand hill tribe tour. You'll travel at your own pace, through a relatively isolated area of Thailand towards the Burmese border. It’s an area with densely wooded mountains, green rice paddies and mountain tribes. You'll stay in eco lodges surrounded by peaceful countryside.Our Thailand hill tribe tour departs from Chiang Mai on Tuesdays and Sundays and ends in Mae Hong Son. It's also possible for us to arrange your flight back to Chiang Mai at the end of the trip for an additional £75 per person. It's also possible to do our Thailand hill tribe tour itinerary in reverse, starting in Chiang Mai on Thursday and Sundays, but to get between Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son in time you must add £75 per person for the flight. |
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4 days / 3 nights Departs Tuesday and Saturday from Chiang Mai Departs Thursday and Sunday from Chiang Mai (extra cost £75 pp) |
Accommodation |
3 nights accommodation with air-conditioning. Comfort level 3 (see accommodation). |
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Price |
£223 per person - based on 2 people sharing |
Includes |
Transport with driver and accommodation with breakfast |
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Transport |
Shared minibus |
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Other meals, drinks and admission fees. Flight Mae Hong Son to Chiang Mai (or vice versa) - can be added for £75 per person. |
Day 1: Chiang Mai - PaiThe morning, you'll be picked up by your minibus to begin our Thailand hill tribe tour. You'll travel by minibus to Pai, a beautiful scenic route through the mountains of Northern Thailand. It’s a pretty long drive along winding and bumpy roads so it’s great to take a break along the way and there are some fantastic viewpoints. At Pong Deuad Hot Springs, you can stretch your legs or paddle your feet in the warm water. Admission is approx £8 - paid locally. You’ll also stop off at the Mork Fah waterfall where you can take a refreshing dip. In this area you’ll find the friendly H'mong tribe who will be happy to show your around their village. Before you continue, you can enjoy a delicious lunch (approx £4). Then, in late afternoon, you'll arrive at your lodge, surrounded by tropical gardens. |
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Day 2: PaiToday you’ll take a hike through the beautiful countryside which means you’ll visit places you might otherwise not have seen by car. The guide knows the area like the back of his hand and knows where to find the best trails. You can also spend the day relaxing in the resort, located at the edge of a National Park. |
Day 3: Pai - Mae Hong SonToday, your Thailand hill tribe tour continues through the mountains to Mae Hong Son, stopping off at some scenic spots. Keep your camera ready! You will also visit the Tham Lot caves (admission £2.50). After lunch, you can take a mud bath in a hot spring. In the afternoon, you’ll meet the Padaung mountain tribe, also known as the ‘long-necks’ as the women of the tribe wear brass coils around their necks. Admission to the village is £4 which you can pay locally.Once you’ve freshened up at the hotel your guide will take you on a walk to the Wat Doi Kong Mu, a temple set on top of a mountain. It’s a steep climb but once you reach the top you’ll be rewarded with a wonderful view across the city - a real highlight of our Thailand hill tribe tour. |
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Day 4: Mae Hong Son - End of Thailand hill tribe tourYour Thailand hill tribe tour finishes today after breakfast, and you'll continue with your Thailand journey.It's possible to extend your stay in Mae Hong Son or travel back to Chiang Mai. We can also arrange the short flight over the green mountains from Mae Hong Son back to Chiang Mai, for an extra cost of approx £75 per person. Although you can of course make your own land or flight arrangements. When you land back in Chiang Mai, you can stay an extra night in Chiang Mai before continuing your trip. If you now fancy relaxing on a quiet tropical island, we can also arrange a connecting flight from Chiang Mai to Southern Thailand, where you can begin one our our Southern Thailand tours like Relaxing on Railay or Ko Raya Coral Island on the southwest coast. Alternaitvely, you can head for the pearly white beaches and beautiful islands of southeast Thailand with our Daydreaming on Samui or Terrific Turtle island tour, or our Island hopping in Thailand module. |
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