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Hilltribe Trek
Enjoy trekking
through natural forest and visit ethnic hilltribes whose lives have
changed little over the centuries.
Our hilltribe treks in northern Thailand have been designed to show
you the rich culture of the numerous tribes that live in the mountain
regions of the country. These tribes live off the land cultivating
crops, hunting and collecting produce from the forest. They have
strong traditions and religious beliefs and the women still
dress in colourful head-dress and clothes made and elaborately embroidered
themselves.
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Their
lives are very different from the ones we have in the west
where we have become so reliant on the combustion engine,
telecommunications and electronics, whereas they are more
in tune with the environment and its surroundings. Unfortunately
this fragile existence is easily damaged and over the past
couple of decades the increase in tourism has resulted in
the commercial exploitation of many of these tribes.
It is
therefore important that the way of life of these mountain
peoples is protected and the benefit of any tourism is shared
with those involved. We have put together these tours with
our partners in Thailand who have developed an award winning
product working with the tribes involved by contributing directly
to village life.
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Hilltribe
Trek Lodges
Lanna
Farm
A
beautiful teak house, surrounded by rice fields and orchards,
which preserves the best traditional ways, with a hint of luxury
for the discerning guest seeking natural beauty. |
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Lisu
Lodge
Designed in the traditional hill style, it has been modified
for western tastes with en-suite European style toilets, comfortable
beds and the highest standards of hygiene. |
Lahu
Lodge
Lahu Outpost is more rustic. It is in a Lahu village atop a
1600m mountain. It was built in traditional Lahu style by the
villagers themselves, and accommodates up to 8 people. |
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Day 1: Chiang Mai - Lahu Village
Drive to Pha Mieng. Walk through orchards and down a steep jungle
path to the waterfall and pool. On to Lahu village and along jungle
trails to Hmong village. Afternoon walk to the mountain top and
Red Lahu Village. Visit the animist Lahu temple. Walk along mountain
ridge to Lahu village. The view from this village is spectacular
when looking southward down the valley or westward to mountain peaks
stretching towards Burma. Dinner and overnight at Lahu Outpost.
Day 2:
Lahu Village - Lisu Lodge
Walk to Huay Satern Waterfall, then along stream and nature trail
to Mae Taeng Elephant Camp for an hour's elephant ride. After lunch,
white-water raft down the river to the Thai village of Muang Gurt.
Then cycle to Akha village. Afterwards arrive at Lisu Lodge in the
late afternoon and observe hilltribe activities of Lisu and Akha
people. Evening dinner with Lisu music and dance.
Day 3:
Lisu Lodge - Lanna Farm
Cultural tour of the Lisu village with village elder. Then oxcart
ride through farmland and forest to village of Baan Pang Mae Daeng.
Afternoon, visit a Palong Hilltribe before trekking from Karen to
Lahu village. Continue by road to Lanna Farm for Dinner and overnight.
Day 4:
Lanna Farm - Chiang Mai
After breakfast bicycle ride to see rural northern Thai life. Visit
the huge reclining Buddha image at Wat Tham Dork Kum and return
to Lanna Farm for lunch. After lunch, transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Ref: THT4.
£175.00 per person, based on two sharing.
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