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Hilltribe Experience
& Culture
Day 1:
CHIANG MAI - LISU LODGE (L,D)
Pick up at the hotel in Chiang Mai by a local truck and drive to
visit the mountain temple of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, the ost famous
landmark of Chiang Mai, passing the King's Winter Palace of Phuping.
Turn onto a rough dirt road to the Chiang Khien Coffee Research
Project and continue to the white Hmong village of Chiang Khien
where you enjoy a quick cup of steamed mountain tea with a village
family. After that, drive for an hour along a mountain ridge down
to Huay Tung Thao Lake and on to have lunch at Lisu Lodge. Take
a relaxing oxcart ride through hilltribe fields, orchards and teak
plantations. After that observe typical hilltribe activities of
the Lisu and Akha such as silverware & music instrument making,
embroidering and organic gardening. Then go on a village trip guided
by one of the family heads to experience Lisu customs and culture.
Dinner and overnight at Lisu Lodge.
Day
2: LISU LODGE - LANNA FARM (B, L, D) (Join-in basis)
After a breakfast at the lodge, start biking for about 13 kms
to Mae Taeng Elephant Camp, enjoy an hour elephant ride through
the beautiful mountain scenery and picnic lunch by Mae Taeng
River. In the afternoon embark on an inflatable raft for 45
minutes white water rafting along the Mae Taeng River. Transfer
to Phrao via Mae Hor Phra and visit Bua Tong Waterfall en route.
Arrive at Lanna Farm and participate in activities such as weaving,
wickerwork, fruit and vegetable carving. Dinner and overnight
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Day 3:
LANNA FARM: COOKING CLASS - CHIANG MAI (B, L)
Enjoy a breakfast on the terrace where you can overview hundred
rais of rice field surrounded by mountains. Experiencea market tour
in Phrao District with an introduction of Thai ingredients and pastes,
then back for cooking class at Lanna Farm, the course includes:
· Introduction to Thai ingredients
· The demonstration and cooking of 4 dishes
· Comprehensive and easy to follow recipe book
· Eating all foods prepared in tradition northern Thai style
· Tour of the herb garden
· Seasonal fruit tasting
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Tour
Code: SOF27
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Net
rates per person in UK£
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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SGL
SUP
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175.00
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152.00
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151.19
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135.00
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135.48
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120.00
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125.00
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15.00
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*Minimum 2 persons
traveling together
PRICES INCLUDE:
· All transportation and tours with admission fees as mentioned
· English speaking-guide
· Accommodation and meal plan as mentioned
PRICES EXCLUDE:
· Personal expense
· Other services not mentioned in the program
· Airfare & airport tax
NOTE: Maximum group size 8 persons (4 rooms)
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