Arrive at Lisu Lodge. A traditional welcome drink will be served.
Then, drive by local open-air truck to the area near Pha Mieng. Start walking along the jungle trails to the remote village of Hmong Pha Mieng (1h30). Meet the inhabitants of this small hilltribe village in the jungle.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest.
After lunch, walk to the top of the mountain (1h30 hrs) where the Red Lahu Village of Pha Daeng is located. Continue walking along a mountain ridge to the Lahu village of Kup Kap (1h00.), from where you have a spectacular view overlooking the Mae Taeng district and Chiang Mai town glittering at night in the distance. Beyond the mountain peaks to the west lies Myanmar (Burma).
Total walking time: about 4 - 5 hours
Difficulty: medium grade walking, mainly uphill
Distance: about 12 - 15 km
Dinner and overnight at Lahu Outpost , modeled on a typical Lahu house. Basic amenities are provided: mattress, pillow, bed linen, blankets, towels, mosquito nets, etc. Two Western-style toilets and a communal shower are provided.
Day 2
LAHU OUTPOST – LISU LODGE (B)
After an early breakfast, we go on a one and a half hour walk down a steep jungle path passing by the Huay Sadharn Waterfall. This brings us to the spot where we will mount the elephants and continue on a one hour ride down to the river. In a remarkable setting on the bank of the river we first enjoy a delicious picnic lunch. Afterwards we go rafting down the river for about 45 minutes.
From there you return to Lisu Lodge. Upon arrival, a welcome drink will be served before you check into your room. Afterwards you will receive a briefing so you can select your activity for the following morning.
Guided by a Lisu villager, walk from Ton Lung temple to visit the herbal garden. Then continue through the village with a stop for a cup of tea at the village shaman’s house. Chat with the Lisu shaman and learn about his life, beliefs, curing rites and Lisu traditions.
Visit the cultural center and ‘museum’ created by the villagers. Inside you will find a collection of typical household items and tools from the Lisu as well as well as the Akha mountain peoples.
Time at leisure until Thai dinner with a traditional Lisu dance show.
Overnight at Lisu Lodge.
Day 3
LISU LODGE – KHUM LANNA (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the Lodge.
In the morning, we provide you with a choice of one-hour activities:
- Guided biking tour around the Lisu Lodge area
- Steam bath
- Massage
- Ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng - about an hour ending up back at Lisu Lodge
Notes
A second additional 1-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge but as a free activity you are welcome to go cycling by yourself and we will give you a road book of recommended itineraries.
After a luscious Thai lunch, transfer by local truck to Chiang Dao and onto an ethnic Karen village
Start with a 2-hour soft trek through the tropical forest to end up at a traditional Lahu village. After a visit with the Lahu mountain people, transfer to Khum Lanna.
Upon arrival, a tasty herbal or fruit juice welcome drink from the Khum Lanna gardens will be served.
Then, check-in to your room followed by a briefing and orientation to select your next day’s activity.
17:00
Introduction to Thai cooking; get a free Khum Lanna recipe book and start your first lesson to prepare authentic tasting Thai food (4 dishes). All major
ingredients in Thai cooking are introduced along with the concept of balancing the 5-flavor groups.
Times at leisure until dinner.
Enjoy the Thai dinner that you have prepared in the afternoon. Overnight at Khum Lanna.
Day 4
KHUM LANNA (B, L)
05:30
Coffee/tea will be brought to your room for your wake-up call before the sunrise biking along the rural country road via San Kwang village to Phrao to
visit an early morning local market where local coffee is available. With the help of your guide you may buy local cookies and flower garlands for the temple offering on the way back.
Then walk to visit the farmer’s rice and traditional tools shop, chat with the owner, and learn more about the rice legends and differences & properties of the varieties of rice. Your local escort will translate. Bike back to Khum Lanna with a stop to visit Wat Pa Gee. Pay respect to the Buddha image under the sacred tree. Continue biking to Khum Lanna along the local canal with a stop to see the rice fields and get more information about the rice-growing process and the place of rice in Thai life.
Refreshment or shower before riverside breakfast served at 09:00.
10:00
Enjoy preparation for Lanna country-style BBQ lunch with a garden tour around the compound; collect different seasonal herbs, vegetables, and fruits for
cooking. Learn how to ride a water buffalo and then do the actual riding.
11:00
Take your second Thai cooking class, followed by an informal Lanna country-style BBQ lunch - that you have prepared - with your host.
Enjoy a fulfilling Thai Lunch at Khum Lanna
In the afternoon, we provide you with a choice of one-hour activities:
- Guided biking tour around Khum Lanna
- Fruit (or vegetable) carving
- Artificial flower and carved candle making
- Local style personal herbal steam bath
- Hot-pressed herbal massage (consisting of 8 kinds of herbs: ginger, zingiber, lemongrass, plantain, tamarind leaves, soap pod, camphor and Aom Kiew)
Notes:
A second additional 1-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge but as a free activity you are welcome to go cycling by yourself. We will give you a road book of recommended itineraries.
16:00
End of the Experience
4 Days 3 Nights Lisu Lodge Trekking
Validity
Price
Sgl Sup
01 May 2009 - 31 Oct 2009
13,700
1,710
Net rate per person in Thai Baht (2-person minimum) Booking
PRICE INCLUDES
- Tours and activities: Elephant riding (1 elephant = 2 persons), Rafting (1 rubber boat = 4-5 persons) and cycling
- Your choice of one activity at Lisu Lodge: biking or oxcart or steam bath or massage.
- Your choice of one activity at Khum Lanna: biking or carving or steam bath or massage or artificial flower and carved candle making.
- English-speaking guide during visit.
- Accommodation in non air-conditioned room with electric fan at Lisu Lodge and Khum Lanna based on half twin-bedded room.
- Meals as specified. And local coffee at the market.
- Baggage handling.
- Local open-air truck for the activity.
PRICE EXCLUDES
- TRANSFERS to / from Lisu Lodge
Based on 2 guests - Private one-way
Vehicle Type
Price
Open local truck
600 Baht / person
A/C car
900 Baht / person
Price per vehicle one way
Vehicle Type
Price
Open local truck
1,200 Baht max 7 persons
A/C car
1,800 Baht max 3 persons
A/C Van
2,100 Baht max 7 persons
- All airfares as well as airport taxes.
- Other meals and services than those mentioned.
- Personal expenses such as purchases at local market, drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.
NOTES
- Thai Farmers shirts are provided for the duration of the stay only and are available at nominal charge at the Khum Lanna boutique.
- Child 2-12 years old sharing parent’s room with mattress: 50 % discount. However, we recommend a minimum age of 10 for children.
REMARKS
- Guests should be healthy and in good physical condition.
- Weather conditions can impose changes in the program or the cancellation of activities.
- Guests need to bring a copy of their passport & Thai visa page with stamp into Thailand.
