Waterfalls and Forests of Doi Inthanon National Park

Day 1:
Chiang Mai – Doi Inthanon – Karen Village

Your guide will meet you at the hotel. Drive to Doi Inthanon National Park for your two day Doi Inthanon trek. 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 stop at a local market to buy some supplies after which we will continue to the summit of Doi Inthanon.

Along the way, we will visit the Vachirathan waterfall. After a brief forest walk around the summit, we will descend and stop at the two pagodas that were erected in the honour of the King and Queen of Thailand. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After lunch, we will start trekking.  We will hike through dense forest. Your guide will explain the different forest types in Northern Thailand. The trek to the White Karen Village will take approximately three hours. Dinner and overnight will be in the village.

Day 2: Karen Village – bamboo rafting – Chiang Mai

Second day of your Doi Inthanon trek. After an early morning breakfast, we will say goodbye to the village. We will hike downhill for almost one hour to a pretty waterfall where we will spend some time relaxing, swimming and enjoying nature. After this, we will continue down to the main road. Views are beautiful. There is time enough for taking pictures. After our relaxed morning hike, it is time for lunch.

We will enjoy a simple Thai lunch. After lunch, we will drive to a rafting camp for a 45 minutes bamboo raft adventure on the Mae Wang River. Bamboo rafts were in the past an essential means of transportation. Roads were abysmal and sometimes totally impassable in the rainy season. Enjoy a relaxed, rafting trip. Return to Chiang Mai where you will arrive in the late afternoon.

• English speaking guide
• Private transportation by A/C vehicle
• Accommodation in a local house
• All meals during the trek (2xdinner, 1xlunch, 1xbreakfast)
• Drinking water
• Coffee and tea
• Bamboo rafting (about 45 minutes)
• Limited medical insurance
• Use of sheetbag or sleeping bag
• Use of Mosquito net
• Use of Backpack (on request)
• Toilet paper & Soap
• A flashlight is provided in the village

• Other drinks except water
• Personal expenses
• Tips

• 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 cap
• Suncream
• 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.

 

Duration	Two Days
difficulty	Challenging
Tour Category	Standard

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 experience and your personal safety are safeguarded.