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Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand. Founded in 1296, it was capital of the independent Lanna Kingdom until 1558. Its Old City area still retains vestiges of walls and moats from its history as a cultural and religious center. It’s also home to hundreds of elaborate Buddhist temples, including 14th-century Wat Phra Singh and 15th-century Wat Chedi Luang, adorned with carved serpents.

Chiang Mai is a flourishing tourist and resort centre. Phu Ping Palace, the summer home of the Thai royal family, is nearby. The city is renowned as a centre of Thai handicrafts. Small villages nearby specialize in crafts such as silverwork, wood carving, and making pottery, umbrellas, and lacquerware.

Day 1 ARRIVAL, TUK TUK TRAINING, EXPLORE REMOTE TEMPLES AND TINY COMMUNITIES

On arrival you’ll check into the super local hotel which is your base for the next couple of nights and the immediately get to meet your Tuk Tuk (you’ll become very fond of this wonderful machine over the next few days!) and of course meet your driver and guide team.

• Transfer from Chiang Mai Gate Hotel to our ‘base camp’

• Full Tuk Tuk orientation

• Exploration of remote Temples, rural communities and off the beaten track locations

• Lunch and dinner

Day 2 TUK TUK BASE CAMP AND THE ELEPHANT HOME

After breakfast you’re back into your Tuk Tuk (we guarantee you’ll already be possessive about which Tuk Tuk is ‘yours’!) and you’ll head out in convoy to explore the local area further and take in some superb views of the moutains we'll be in tomorrow.

On arrival, you’ll learn about the history of the elephants, what the team at the Elephant home are doing and then, after a great lunch at the home, it’s time to enjoy the company of these wonderful animals. You’ll be able to feed them, get to know them and then walk with them (no riding allowed!) to the local river where you’ll watch them bathe.

In the late afternoon we’ll have a change of pace as we float gently downstream on bamboo rafts before it’s then time for a late afternoon convoy as we head back to the base camp for dinner and getting ready for an adventurous day tomorrow.

Inclusions:

• Tuk Tuk and guide

• Visits to waterfalls, a remote Hill Tribe village, elephant home experience and bamboo rafting

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3 AND WERE OFF DOI INTHANON HERE WE COME

After an early breakfast you’re hitting the road and heading along small country roads towards Thailand’s highest mountain, Doi Inthanon.

Your guide will be in the lead Tuk Tuk and everyone travels in convoy with the support vehicle at the rear (the support vehicle takes all your luggage, spare parts for the Tuk Tuks – always best to be prepared! – and huge amounts of water!). And note that each Tuk Tuk has a walkie talkie so not only can your guide let you know all sorts of information but you can also ask anything you need or simply chat to your fellow travellers!

The first 20-30km of the route is simple with gentle curving roads but we soon hit stunning switch back bends, incredible scenery and tiny Karen hill tribe villages as we make our way towards the National Park.

Day 4 HIKING, WATERFALLS AND MOUNTAIN COFFEE

Starting with a quick transfer by truck you then walk up into the forest led by a superb local guide who knows everything about every tree and plant – and can spot a snake from miles away and then hike past stunning waterfalls, babbling rivers and under towering trees.

There are a number of spots where you can cool off with a dip in the pools under the waterfalls and you’ll have a packed lunch wrapped in leaves in a clearing in the forest.

The hike ends with a walk back down into the village where you stayed last night and there’s the chance to enjoy the freshest coffee around at a local old-style mountain coffee shop it’s such a cool place we couldn’t possibly do it justice here.

Day 5 TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR TRUSTY TUK TUK

The 5 day adventure comes to an end this morning as you say goodbye to your Tuk Tuk and transfer back to Chiang Mai City by private minivan.

The transfer will take place in the morning and you will arrive in Chiang Mai (The Chiang Mai Gate Hotel) before midday.

Inclusions

Car
Breakfast at the Hotel
All Transfer & Tour by Private Car
Accommodation on twin Sharing Basis as per Plan
Meal
Hotel

Exclusions

VAT / GST / TCS
Any Personal Expense.
Travel Insurance
5 % GST Applicable
Guide Charges & Entrance Fees.
Sighseeing

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