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3days/2nights Trekking and Homestay program

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3days/2nights Trekking and Homestay program


Day 1
Pick up at bus station, airport or hotel in Chiang Rai city
Orientation (English or Japanese language) about our organization and hilltribe cultural traditions
Trek to Jalae village (6KM 2hours~2hours and half)
Tour Lahu tribe temple and Hilltribe Museum
Walk to waterfall and swim
Enjoy packed banana-leaf lunch
Trek to Yafu village (Lahu tribe) (3.5KM 1hour and half)
Dinner in village
Optional: Lahu traditional dance (a donation of 500B up per group is required)
Stay overnight in Yafu village

Day 2
Breakfast in village
Visit school in Yafu
Collect native vegetables and enjoy traditional bamboo lunch. Learn how to make bamboo cups
Trek to Apa village (Akha tribe) (4.5KM, 1hour and half)
Dinner in village
Optional: Akha traditional dance (a donation of 500B up per group is required)
Stay overnight in Apa village

Day 3
Breakfast in Apa village
Ride by car from Apa to Ruammit village (Karen tribe)
Elephant ride (30 minutes)
Lunch
Visit Wat Prageaw temple and local market
Return to bus station, airport or hotel in Chiang Rai city

Cost*
1 person 5300B
2 persons 4800B/person
3 - 4 persons 4000B/person
4 - 5 persons 3700B/person
6 - 7 persons 3500B/person
8 - 10 persons 3300B/person

Souvenirs (included in the fee):
Eco-tour original T-shirt, Hilltribe waterbottle bag, booklet about hilltribes, bamboo cup

Contact Somsak for more details: mirrorartgroup@yahoo.com


Other information
Please send us your transport details in advance so we can organise collection.
*If you want an English speaking guide, you must pay extra. Please contact us for details.
Also, if you have any concerns or questions about your travel, we can give you some advice (e-mail: mirrorartgroup@yahoo.com)

Mirror Telephone Numbers

  • 053-737-412 (office)
  • 053-737-413 (office)
  • 053-737-425 (office)
  • 053-737-616 (office)
(Thailand IDD: +66)

 

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