4X4WD SAFARI AND RIVER RAFTING TOUR |
 |
4X4WD SAFARI AND RIVER RAFTING TOUR - Chiang Mai |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
| |
| Destination |
: |
Thailand(Chiang Mai,
Mae Hong Son)
|
| Activity |
: |
Hilltribe Tour, Historical Tour, Local Life Style, Mahout Training, Nature Tour, Vehicle Safari, White Water Rafting Trip |
| Start City |
: |
Chiang Mai |
| Difficulty |
: |
Intermediate |
| Duration |
: |
6 Days
|
| Tour Type |
: |
Join In / Private
|
| Trip Code |
: |
THF00475 |
|
| |
|
| Overview : 4X4WD SAFARI AND RIVER RAFTING TOUR |
 |
|
A 6 day Safari and Rafting trip to Mae Hong Son near Chiang Mai: the trip takes you to elephant camps, orchid farms, hill-tribe villages and local markets besides the jungle trek. Observe the magnificent countryside, waterfalls, hills and ancient temples. Meet the genteel tribes of Meo, Karen and Padong. Enjoy white water rafting on the Nam Khong River. The trip also takes you to Luang Mae Saab Caves and the temples like Wat Jong Kham and Wat Jong Klang.
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
 Exclusion :
What is not included in the trip price
|
 Optional tours
International airport tax
Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc.
Other tours & meals than mentioned in the programme
|
Gala Dinner |
Golden Pai Resort
Compulsory dinner on 31 December, 2006 = THB 525 nett per person.
|
| |
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
| Payment after confirmation |
Response in 1 business day |
|
|
|
 |
|
| * |
Minor program changes are sometime necessary, depending on confirmed flight, road conditions, weather and availability of room.
|
|
|
Itinerary
|
|
DAY |
DESCRIPTION |
Day
1 |
Chiang Mai—Hmong Hilltribe Lodge
Leave Chiang Mai by Land Rover to visit Mae Ping elephant camp. Observe elephants taking timber from forest. Their strength and strategic teamwork will amaze you. Continue visit of Orchid Farm. Lunch at Mae Saa Valley Resort. Proceed to visit Meo hilltribe village at Nong Hoi Mai and continue to Ban Meo Mae Ki. Afternoon free to discover numerous hilltribe village activities. BBQ Dinner at HMONG HILLTRIBE LODGE followed by presentation of Meo dances and overnight stay.
Overnight : at
Hmong Hilltribe Lodge
or similar
Meals :
Lunch / Dinner
|
Day
2 |
HMONG HILLTRIBE LODGE—SAMOENG—PAI
Breakfast
Drive via Ban Pok to Samoeng on rarely used dirt roads through typical Thai countryside. Short stop to visit Luang Mae Saab Cave. Continue over hills to Ban Meo Mae Tala. Picnic lunch. Then stroll through hilltribe village, visiting houses and local school. Continue to Wat Chan over mountains on dirt roads with sweeping views of countryside. Take short tour of Wat Chan, visiting village and local temple. Proceed over rolling terrain to Pai. Check in at MUANG PAI RESORT or similar hotel. Dinner and accommodations.
Overnight : at
Muang Pai Resort
or similar
Meals :
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
|
Day
3 |
PAI—WHITE WATER RAFTING
Breakfast
Meeting at Thai Adventure office. Drive 35 km to the river by pick up taxi. Briefing about security and navigation while inflating the Boats, getting ready for 60 kms of wilderness and 60 rapids during these two days. Boarding at 11 am; Get through the lush of the jungle before you stop for basket lunch ; Then experience the thrill of the “Kaeng Hom” (fragrance rapid) class 4. Stop at the “Manola” hot springs and at a small waterfall for water games and relax; then, after many jumps and steps on the river, we will arrive at the Jungle Camp (4 pm) where you can enjoy our chilled “Pai River punch” together with northern Thai snacks, before a Thai diner cooked on the wood fire will be served (vegetarian meal on request) ; fruits, coffee, tea, will complete the menu while guides will show you some tricks of their own…getting tired, you will enjoy to spend the night in harmony with nature, in a bamboo hut or a tent, fully furnished with sleeping bags, pillows and mosquito nets. Shower & toilet facilities.
Overnight : on sleeping bag
Meals :
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
|
Day
4 |
WHITE WATER RAFTING—MAE HONG SON
Breakfast
Departing from the camp, we will reach the Khong River junction after no less than 15 rapids class 2 and 3; stop at the second hot Springs area, then have fun through the Hin Mong rapids (about 10 rapids grade 2-3 ); pass through the Pai Gorges and more rapids; stop for basket lunch by a small waterfall. We will come out in the Mae Hong Sorn Valley for landing at Mae Surin waterfall National park around 3 pm.; there, you will redeem your main luggage and can shower before an 8 kms transfer to Mae Hong Sorn. Check in at GOLDEN PAI RESORT HOTEL or similar hotel (High-water season possibility of rafting directly to hotel). Dinner and accommodations.
Overnight : at
Golden Pai & Suite Resort
or similar
Meals :
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
|
Day
5 |
MAE HONG SON
Breakfast
Drive south to visit the “Meo Micro Wave” hilltribe village located on a steep mountainside next to relay station from which village got its name. Depart to Ban Nai Soi to visit the Khaya (Karen) hilltribe village and enjoy picnic lunch. Continue by Land Rover to Padong village, home of the long-necked Padong tribe (Giraffe Women), wearing brass rings around their elongated necks—an extraordinary sight. Return to Mae Hong Son. Dinner at Bai Fern Restaurant. Accommodations at GOLDEN PAI RESORT or similar hotel.
Overnight : at
Golden Pai & Suite Resort
or similar
Meals :
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
|
Day
6 |
MAE HONG SON—CHIANG MAI
Visit morning market. Drive uphill to visit Wat Phra Dhat Doi Kong Moo, with its beautiful view of Mae Hong Son. Return to GOLDEN PAI RESORT for breakfast. Later visit Burmese-style temples, Wat Chong Kham and Wat Chong Klang, located next to a large pond in the southern part of town. Shan people, who make up about 50% of the population of Mae Hong Son, built Wat Jong Kham nearly 200 years ago. Wat Jong Klang houses 100-year-old glass paintings and woodcarvings from Burma, depicting various lives of the Buddha. Lunch at resort. Transfer to airport. Depart Mae Hong Son by TG-199. Arrive Chiang Mai with transfers to your Chiang Mai hotel.
Meals :
Breakfast / Lunch
|
|
