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Chiang Mai: 3-Day Trek at Private Karen Village

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Length

3 days

Itinerary

3 days planned

Group

Max 12

Guides

English

Overview

3-day guided trek through Karen villages and forest landscapes

Cultural immersion with local families

Multiple waterfalls and natural swimming spots

Homemade meals using local ingredients

Small group experience for comfort and safety100% Karen-run — your visit directly supports the community

Explore private land, hidden waterfalls, and untouched forest

Stay in real Karen villages, not tourist setups

Learn plant uses, forest skills, and traditions passed down for centuries

Perfect for travelers seeking genuine culture and true wilderness

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Day 1 – Forest Trails, Village Life & Campfire Evening⌄

    07:00–07:30 – Pick up from your hotel in Chiang Mai 08:00 – Stop at a local market for fresh ingredients 09:00 – Drive into the mountains and arrive at the trek starting point 09:30 – Begin trekking through bamboo groves, rice terraces, and farmland 12:00 – Jungle lunch beside a waterfall (banana-leaf lunch) 13:00 – Continue trekking through forest trails 15:30 – Arrive at the secluded forest camp near a remote waterfall 16:00 – Help your guide prepare dinner using local herbs 18:00 – Dinner by the campfire 19:00 – Relax under the stars and overnight at the forest camp

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: home stay

  2. 2Day 2 – Hill Tribe Villages & Cultural Immersion⌄

    07:00 – Breakfast at the camp 08:00 – Start trekking through wildlife-rich forest 11:30 – Arrive at a Karen village for lunch and cultural exchange 13:00 – Continue hiking deeper into the hills 15:30 – Reach the second remote Karen village 16:00 – Free time / Learn about traditional clothing & local cooking 18:00 – Dinner with the host family 19:00 – Fireside relaxation and overnight in the village

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: home stay

  3. 3Day 3 – Waterfalls, Mountain Views & Return to Chiang Mai⌄

    07:00 – Breakfast 08:00 – Begin the longest trekking day (6–7 hours) 09:00–13:00 – Trek through cloud forest, terraced fields & rugged jungle Visit up to 5 waterfalls (swimming time included) 13:30 – Riverside lunch 14:30 – Continue trekking to the pick-up point 15:30 – Meet your transport 17:00 – Arrive back in Chiang Mai (drop-off at hotel)

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

What's included

  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Breakfast

Not included

  • ✕Drinks

Good to know

Starts: We provide hotel pickup. Your driver/guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. The driver will be waiting with a sign showing the lead traveler’s name.

Ends: We provide hotel pickup. Your driver/guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. The driver will be waiting with a sign showing the lead traveler’s name.

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness