3 Days Chiang Mai Premium Cultural & Adventure Experience
Over three unforgettable days in Chiang Mai Province, culture, nature and adventure blend seamlessly amid a lush highland landscape. The journey reveals vibrant daily life through visits to colourful local markets and Karen hill tribe communities, plus guided forest walks, hands-on farming experiences and a traditional Thai cooking class. Meaningful moments include an ethical elephant sanctuary experience, where we prepare herbal remedies for the jumbos. The adventure continues with ATV rides on mountain trails, bamboo rafting along the Mae Wang River, relaxation at Mae Sapok Waterfall, a visit to revered Wat Luang Khun Win temple and traditional Karen dance performances in the resort.
Day-to-Day Itinerary
Our adventure gets underway with a scenic drive of approximately one hour and twenty minutes to Mae Win village. On arrival, we visit a traditional local market to experience authentic northern Thai life. We then change into traditional Karen clothing and receive an introduction to the life of an elephant and conservation practices, with a strict no-riding policy. The experience includes feeding the animals, preparing herbal medicine for them and walking alongside the jumbos to a river where they bathe in the soothing mud. A traditional Thai lunch is served, followed by time to relax Mae Sapok Waterfall, including a refreshing dip in a natural pool. The afternoon continues with an exhilarating ATV ride along forest trails. In the evening, dinner is served at the resort, accompanied by a traditional Karen cultural dance performance.
Overnight is at Maewin Resort
We begin the day with a generous buffet breakfast of Thai and international dishes, complemented by fresh tropical fruits and local specialities. Energised for the journey ahead, we travel to Mae Sapok village for a guided trek along mountain trails. Along the way, we meet members of the indigenous Karen community in their hillside villages, gaining a meaningful glimpse into their daily lives. Our journey continues with a cooking class. After exploring a local market garden and learning about our ingredients, we prepare two classic Thai dishes and a traditional dessert and then sit down to enjoy the flavours we have created. Next, is an insight into traditional Karen agriculture, such as feeding buffalo and planting rice in the paddies, depending on the season, After a day rich in culture and activity, we return to Maewin Resort, where dinner is served and the evening is brought to life with a traditional Karen cultural dance performance.
Overnight at Maewin Resort
We begin our final day with a generous buffet breakfast of Thai and international dishes, complemented by fresh tropical fruits and local specialities. Our first activity is a visit to a peaceful mountain temple, enhanced with panoramic views. A traditional Thai lunch follows, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In the afternoon, we enjoy a tranquil bamboo rafting journey along the picturesque Mae Wang River. The day concludes with a transfer back to the hotel or the airport, depending on individual travel arrangements, bringing this enriching three-day adventure to a memorable close.
Route
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control.
- Private round-trip transfers to/from Chiang Mai city area or airport.
- Tours and transfers with licenced English guiding services / assistance. Other languages are on request and are subject to availability
- Accommodation in sharing twin / double with non-air-conditioning;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle or local transportation, unless otherwise stated;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- All applicable taxes and service charges;
- All meals as indicated in the programme (food only)
- Voluntary Carbon Offset Compensation: USD 1.50 per person per day;
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated;
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement;
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the programme;
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers.
