Day 1: Visit the highest point of Thailand

Wachirathan Waterfall

Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel at 0800 for your three day Doi Inthanon Trekking in depth. We leave Chiang Mai in southern direction towards Doi Inthanon National Park. Doi Inthanon is with 2,565 meters elevation above sea level the highest mountain of Thailand. The mountain is the source of many rivers and is an important watershed area. Forest types include moist evergreen forest, pine forest and mixed deciduous forest. The park supports the most significant number of bird species of any site in Thailand. We will visit the spectacular Wachirathan Waterfall.

The summit of Doi Inthanon

We will stop at a local market to buy some supplies after which we will continue to the summit of Doi Inthanon. After a brief forest walk around the mountain, we will descend and stop at the two pagodas that were erected in the honour of the King and Queen of Thailand. We continue to Meo Khun Klang, a Hmong village, that is part of a Royal Project.
After lunch, we will drive to the start point of trekking. We will trek through dense forest. Your guide will explain the different forest types in Northern Thailand. We will continue our trek today to the White Karen Village. It will take approximately 3 hours.
Dinner and overnight will be in the village where your guide will tell you the fascinating history of the local people.

Day 2: From Karen village to Karen village

Full-day trekking

Your guide will prepare a delicious breakfast for you. After breakfast, we will continue our trek.  Walking today will be around four to five hours. In the morning we will walk mainly downhill to the White Karen village. You will have time to look around in the community and practise your language skills while your guide prepares lunch. After lunch, we will walk up and down through the forest until we reach the Karen village Huay Khao Lip. This is a small and quiet village. Your guide will ask you to assist you with the preparation of dinner tonight. He will explain the herbs and ingredients he uses. After dinner, you will visit a village house to get to know some of the villagers. Overnight in the village.

Day 3: Baan Huay Khao Lip – Chiang Mai

Morning trekking

After early morning breakfast, we will say goodbye to the village and trek uphill for almost one hour. Then it is another hour downhill to a pretty waterfall where we will spend some time relaxing, swimming and enjoying nature. After this, we will continue to the Karen Village Baan Mae Sa Pok. After lunch in the village, we will have time to look around before starting to make our way back to Chiang Mai. It is the end of your three day Doi Inthanon Trekking in Depth.

Timeline	Day 1 08.00 – Departure from the hotel 08.30 – Short stop at a local market 09.30 – Arrival at Doi Inthanon National Park 10.00 – Visit the Wachirathan waterfall 11.00 – Visit the summit of Doi Inthanon 11.30 – Visit the two Royal Chedis 12.00 – Lunch at local restaurant 12.30 – Drive to the starting point of the trek 13.00 – Start trekking about three hours 16.00 – Arrival at a Karen village where we stay overnight, relax at the village 17.00 – Help your guide cooking dinner 18.00 – Dinner at the village before free at leisure Day 2 09.00 – Visit around the village 09.30 – Start hiking about five hours to another Karen village 12.00 – Picnic lunch in the jungle 14.30 – Arrival at the village, rest and relax 15.00 – Visit around the village, meet local people and join activities at the village 17.00 – Help your guide cooking dinner 18.00 – Dinner at the village before free at leisure Day 3 09.00 – Visit and walk around the village 10.00 – Start hiking about two and a half hours 10.00 – Stop and relax at waterfall 12.00 – End of the trekking and meet the driver 12.30 – Lunch at a local restaurant 13.30 – Visit the village 14.00 – Drive back to Chiang Mai 16.00 – Drop off at the hotel
Included	English speaking guide Transportation by A/C vehicl Accommodation in a local house Two breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners Drinking water during meals Coffee and tea Entrance fees Limited medical insurance Use of sheetbag or sleeping bag Use of Mosquito net Use of Backpack (on request) Toilet paper & Soap Towel A flashlight is provided in the village
Not included	Other drinks except water during meals Personal expenses Tips
Things to bring	Short sleeve shirts for the day time (bring a spare one, just in case) Long sleeves for the evening (especially in the winter Nov – Feb it can be a bit cold) Shoes with good grip (especially in the raining season from May – Sep A hat or cap Sunscreen A small towel Flip flops Sunglasses Your personal toiletries Personal medication Fully charged batteries or even an extra battery for your camera. 1500-2000 Thai Baht per person in small notes ((not bigger than 500 Thai Baht and plenty of 100 Thai Baht notes)). This is for souvenirs, drinks and tips.
difficulty	Challenging

Due to weather conditions and other conditions on the ground we might have to adjust the itinerary of this trekking. If it is necessary to adjust the program we will always make sure that the quality of your holiday experience and your personal safety are safeguarded.