Doi Inthanon is Thailand's highest peak, rising to 2,565 metres above sea level. As part of a National Park, this area is covered with evergreen forest and offers splendid views. During theses 2 days of exploration, you will trek through valley and jungle, and have the opportunity to see many bird species, refreshing waterfalls and hill-tribe villages.
Day - Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday - Trek, overnight in hill-tribe village (-/L/D)
p> 08:30 Meeting at your hotel and depart by private vehicle heading South-West. We reach the mountain top for exploration and a short trek. Visit the two pagodas near the summit, offering fantastic views of the valley. After lunch at local restaurant depart for a two hours hike reaching a small Karen hilltribe village where we will spend the night. A Thai dinner is prepared by your guide. Meal : -/L/D
Day 2 - Wednesday/Friday/Sunday - Trek, back to Chiang Mai (B/L/-)After breakfast, we start hiking from our village on the mountain, passing jungle forest and cultivated valleys in a scenic area on the foot-hills of the Doi Inthanon. Meet with our vehicle and transfer to Vachiratarn waterfall, one of the park's many waterfalls for a local Thai style picnic lunch.
Afternoon relax and explore the area before transfer back to Chiang Mai. Drop off at hotel or airport.
Notes: Elephant riding can be organized as an option. To be arranged on the spot with the guide. Meal : B/L/-
Meal : B = Breakfast / L = lunch / D = Dinner
Recommended items to take on a trek: - Good pair of running shoes, or lightweight trekking shoes, with socks.
- T-shirts (cotton), one short or long pants.
- Towel (or sarong), swimming suits, toilet and personal effects.
- Personal prescription drugs, contact lenses, glasses.
- Sun-cream (waterproof), hat, sunglasses.
- Long sleeves sweater and pants, or jogging suits.
- A small flashlight, camera and films.
During the cold season (December and January) we recommend to add a fleece and long pants as temperatures can drop down be cold at night in the mountain.
Note: Village overnight is very basic. Participants must be aware that there are no western-style toilets and washing facilities. Sleeping is on a bamboo floor in the villager’s hut. Sleeping bags, foam mats and mosquito nets are supplied.