DAY 1 CHIANG MAI - PAI

In the morning pick up from the hotel, airport or railway station. Then drive (approx. 3 hrs) to Pai on some steep and winding roads along nice mountain sceneries. Some brief stops on route are possible, such as at an orchid farm or a local countryside market. Arrive Pai and check in at the lodge. Opportunity to explore the small town and its surroundings by your own, for example by rented bicycle along the Pai Valley among paddy fields and traditional Shan villages to the hot springs. Overnight in Pai.

DAY 2 PAI - TREKKING

After breakfast drive for approx. one hour by pick up truck. Then you will start walking through some nice mix deciduous forest. Take a break for a basket lunch in the middle of the wilderness, then walk up hill again until you reach a remote Lahu hill tribe village. Dinner and overnight in a simple bamboo hut on a thin mattress and under mosquito nets (todays trekking 3-4 hours)

DAY 3 TREKKING - PAI

After a filling breakfast continue your trek through various kinds of forest and reach a Karen hill tribe village. Go on to visit a spectacular cave. There walk or float on a bamboo raft (optional) through it. After lunch transfer back to Pai, where you spend the night a a lodge (todays trekking 3-4 hours)

DAY 4 PAI - RAFTING

First briefing on navigation and security. Then drive to the river. Start rafting and enjoy the lush of the jungle. Passing various rapids and have a stop at some hot springs. Lunch on route. Arrive the camp site late afternoon. Time to swimm or relax at the camp surrounded by beautiful nature. Overnight at the river camp in bamboo huts under mosquito nets.

DAY 5 RAFTING - MAE HONG SORN

After breakfast continue rafting. First reach the Khong River junction. Row through the Hin Mong Rapids and gorges. Lunch on route. In the early after- noon arrive in Mae Hong Sorn. Transfer to a nice resort, where you will spend the night as well.

DAY 6 MAE HONG SORN - CHIANG MAI

Morning free at leisure. Chance for an optional trip to a Paduang (longnck) village near the Burmese border or just explore the little town of Mae Hong Sorn by your own. Relaxing at the pool of the nice resort would be another possibility. Early afternoon transfer to the airport and short flight back to Chiang Mai. Transfer to the hotel or continue your journey, depends on your further program.

REMARKS/FLEXIBILITY:

It is possible to finish the tour on Day 5 in Mae Hong Sorn, which would inlude transfer back to Pai as well.
An optional elephant ride during the trekking part can be arranged. If you wish to do so, please let the trekking guide know about.
From the middle of February until June there is no rafting possible due to low water level. The rafting part (2 days) can be replaced with other activities.
A small rucksack and a water canteen can be provided. During the cool season (Dec.-Feb.) we recommend to bring a long sleeves sweater or a jacket. A mosquite repellent and a torch can be very useful, too. Otherwise light clothes and good walking shoes are recemmended to wear during the trek.
Accommodation in Chiang Mai before and/or after this tour can be booked with us as well.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Excursions and accommodations as mentioned in the itinerary, all transfers with a pick up truck, English speaking tour guide, air ticket Mae Hong Sorn - Chiang Mai, daily breakfast, lunch on day 2-5, dinner on day 2+4

NOT INCLUDED:

Drinks, tips and personal expenses