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Short Breaks
Walking & Trekking
Thailand Hilltribe Trek
5 days • 5
5
Excellent
21 reviews
5 days
Start
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Finish
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Trip Code
TTAX
Min Age
12
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Songthaew, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), homestay (2 nights)
From £421(5 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Discover real Thai countryside the best way (on foot, of course) with a three-day trek into the hills of Northern Thailand.
Learn the local way – you'll have local guides to deepen the learning and appreciation of different villages, each with their own language, clothing style and belief systems.
Stay in atmospheric wooden houses in different hilltribe villages each night.
Explore remote villages, help prepare evening meals and feast on traditional hilltribe cuisine.
Start and finish in the temple-studded city of Chiang Mai, making this Short Break Adventure an easy add-on to a Northern Thailand journey!
Is this trip right for you?
On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Tuuur partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.
This trip includes treks of moderate difficulty of 4 to 5 hours on Days 2 and 3 and requires you to carry your trek pack and any additional personal items required for two nights. Therefore, a good level of fitness is required to maximise your enjoyment of this trip.
There is 2 nights spent in hilltribe villages in traditional wooden houses on this trip. Conditions are basic with share facilities, but this is a truly unforgettable Tuuur experience!
Itinerary
Experience Chiang Mai and Thai village life on this trek through northern Thailand
Pull on your walking boots, stretch those leg muscles and take to the hills on this hiking adventure through Thailand’s hilltribe country. Walk along winding jungle tracks and through green fields, observing what life is really like for villagers in this remote area, then sleep in traditional bamboo huts. Make friends with welcoming tribespeople as you hike through this remote region where each tribe has its own distinct language, style of dress and religion, and learn the secrets to jungle survival from those who know best. If you like, you can also stay on a few extra days to explore ancient temples in Chiang Mai (there are over 300!).
Inclusions
Meals
4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
Transport
Songthaew, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), homestay (2 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Hilltribe village visit
Hilltribe - 3 days trek
Hilltribe Cultural show
Complimentary Airport Departure Transfer
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Important notes
1. Complimentary airport arrival and departure transfers are included with this trip. Please advise your flight details at time of booking.
2. This trip is operated by one of our local partners in Thailand and therefore you may be joined by a mixture of Intrepid-booked passengers and other travellers during activities.
Reviews (16)
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4 stars
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Kerstin
Dec 06, 2024
It was an super cool trip, unique experience. Very caring guides! The sleeping is way better than portraited, i had a thick mattress, pillow and a thin blanket on the floor in huts in the villages. No need to carry all your stuff, I left my suitcase in the hotel. The karen tribes are so friendly. Would love to do it again!
Alexandra
Oct 31, 2024
We had such a great time on this trip! Our guides Ning and Roddee were fantastic - they looked after us and cooked delicious food. This trip is tough physically, but well worth the views and experiencing local hill tribe culture/way of life. We felt super comfortable and safe, Ning was very accommodating and as we were the only couple on the tour, we got a private experience!!
Sabrina
Feb 10, 2024
The trip was perfectly organized. The guide was very friendly, helpful and prepared for any situation. He knew the hill tribes and the jungle. A true experience. I can recommend this trekking to all those who like hiking, are looking for a challenge and are willing to give up luxury.
Laura
Feb 08, 2024
What an incredible adventure. Very humbling experience staying with the Karen hilltribes. A trip we will never forget!
Mariaconcetta
Mar 07, 2023
This is a unique experience in the jungle and in contact with local hill tribes. The tour was excellent, prepared and friendly and took very good care of us. Highly recommended!
Lee
Feb 12, 2023
We had a fabulous trip with our enthusiastic and fun guide Issie. The walk was tough in parts but provided a great insight into jungle and tribal life. Luckily we were in a small group making it more personal for us.
Jill
Feb 10, 2023
Our extended family group of mum and dad, adult kids plus partners had a fabulous time on the trek. It was tough, lots of serious up and down, but we all got through it with the support of our 2 guides. Evenings in the villages were a great experience, food was excellent, even catering to our meat/vego/vegan group. Memories to last forever.
Richard
Jan 24, 2023
An excellent trip with a chance to stay with families in villages. Good walking, mostly fairly easy and daily distances not excessive. Good guide.
Sid
Dec 01, 2022
This trip gave a good insight to the people and life in Northern Thailand
Matthew
Nov 02, 2022
This was an excellent short break into the hills from Chiang Mai. Nice to get away into the less visited "real Thailand" and learn about Karin culture. Walking is not too strenuous but challenging and enjoyable. The scenery is beautiful and the homestays comfortable. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I had a fun time and thoroughly recommend this trip.
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