Step back in time on a rural escape

A new Asian Trails excursion in Northern Thailand offers a glimpse into authentic Thai village life, with diverse experiences revealing a landscape that echoes the past.

Set in the remote village of Mae Win, the tour takes guests into a peaceful valley surrounded by forests and verdant rice fields. Although the picturesque village is just a 90-minute drive from Chiang Mai, it offers a genuine rural experience that feels far removed from the lively northern capital.

Mae Win is home to a Karen community, one of the largest ethnic minority groups in South-East Asia. Daily life here is shaped by deeply rooted traditions and sustainable farming practices.

Guests learn about the local community’s customs and traditional ecological knowledge, including land management, herbal medicine and spiritual practices that help protect natural resources.

A hands-on programme brings these farming traditions to life through activities such as ploughing, planting, transplanting rice and feeding water buffalo traditionally used to work the fields. A rustic lunch is served among the rice paddies, followed by time to relax at a nearby waterfall.

Combining cultural interaction, traditional agriculture and relaxing time spent in nature, this excursion offers guests the opportunity to meet local people, participate in everyday activities and discover a much quieter side of Chiang Mai.

For those looking to stay longer and explore the area in greater depth, a three-day tour also includes a visit to Mae Win village.

Please view the full-day itinerary: Thai Farming and Waterfall at Mae Win Village

Please view the three-day itinerary: 3 Days Chiang Mai Premium Cultural & Adventure Experience

For enquiries, contact Asian Trails Thailand