Program tour no. 9 : 3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Tour

Tour code : PDAT–T03

Overview

This trek offers a more intimate look at two very special Hilltribe in Chiang Rai – the Lahu and Akha.  These tribes are often found close together in the province, mixing commerce and culture through their hunting skills, while the Akha are best known for their strong beliefs in spirits and ornate costumes. This trip offers trekkers the opportunity to learn about the changing lifestyles of tribal people due to the onslaught of lowland culture.  The trek hopes to make the visitor more culturally sensitive to the endangered tribal culture.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Pick up at hotel. Shop around the village for some interesting handicraft made by Hilltribe people. Lunch along the Mae Kok River in one of the restaurants. Walk 2-3 Hours to Lahu village. Trek downhill to observe Yao and Akha villagers and children.  Assist in preparing your own dinner with you trekking guide.

Day 2 : Continental breakfast while watching the sunrise from the top of the mountain.  After that take a refreshing dip at a secluded waterfall.  Visit Akha village home – one of PDA ‘s projects and Lahu village.  Stay overnight in the next Akha village.

Day 3 : After breakfast, cross-forest creeksand trek up across the hill to an Akha village. (1.30hrs.)

On the way, learn about the nature in this area.   After lunch, continue walking down (2 hrs.) along the scenic trails of natural bamboo tunnels to a Thai village of Huay Khom for pick up by Songtaew and return to Chiang Rai in the late afternoon