Itinerary
- Day 1
Chiang Mai to Mae Wang
- Start point
- Chiang Mai Gate Hotel, 11/10 Suriyawong Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand (At the lobby / front of the hotel , 10:00 - 10:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Introduction to real Thai food at a local restaurant, eaten Thai style sharing up to four dishes with rice), Dinner (Thai style country pub with fantastic food, great views and live music)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KHUM KHUN WANG, MAE WANG)
Included Activities
- Tuk Tuk driver training and instruction
- First test drive to remote hillside temple for blessing
- Day 2
Mae Wang Elephant Experience
- Meals
- Breakfast (Simple breakfast (mixture of Thai and Western) at the hotel), Lunch (Simple but hearty Thai lunch at the elephant home), Dinner (Multi-dish Thai feast at a laid back family run local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KHUM KHUN WANG, MAE WANG)
Included Activities
- Rural road driving practice and convoy travel
- Visit to mountain viewpoint overlooking surrounding terrain
- Ethical elephant home visit and learning about conservation
- Interaction with elephants - helping feed and walking with them
- River bathing observation with elephant mahouts
- Bamboo raft float downstream
- Day 3
Mae Wang to Doi Inthanon
- Meals
- Breakfast (Simple breakfast (mixture of Thai and Western) at the hotel), Lunch (Simple but delicious Thai roadside lunch up in the mountains overlooking rice terraces), Dinner (Traditional Thai BBQ overlooking rice fields in the Hill Tribe village)
- Accommodation
- Bungalow (MAE KHLANG LUANG VILLAGE)
Included Activities
- Tuk Tuk convoy drive to Doi Inthanon National Park
- Stops at Hill Tribe villages for coffee and snacks
- Songtaew taxi ride to Doi Inthanon summit
- Exploration of gardens and cloud forest
- Short walk through cloud forest
Landmarks Doi Inthanon 
- Day 4
Doi Inthanon National Park Hiking
- Meals
- Breakfast (Simple breakfast (mixture of Thai and Western) at the Hill Tribe Lodge), Lunch (Packed lunch wrapped in banana leaves eaten in the forest by a stream), Dinner (Great Thai feast in the Hill Tribe village)
- Accommodation
- Bungalow (MAE KHLANG LUANG VILLAGE)
Included Activities
- Guided hiking through Doi Inthanon National Park foothills
- Waterfall viewing during hike
- Packed lunch in forest setting
- Local mountain coffee tasting
Landmarks Doi Inthanon National Park 
- Day 5
Doi Inthanon to Mae Sariang
- Meals
- Breakfast (Simple breakfast (mixture of Thai and Western) at the Hill Tribe Lodge)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (RIVER HOUSE, MAE SARIANG)
Included Activities
- Tuk Tuk drive through remote scenic roads toward Mae Sariang
- Multiple stops for breaks and sightseeing
Optional Activities
- Swimming pool at riverside accommodation
- Exploration of Mae Sariang town temples and local culture
- Street food and family-run restaurant dining
- Day 6
Mae Sariang to Mae Hong Son
- Meals
- Breakfast (Mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Resort (FERN RESORT, MAE HONG SON)
Included Activities
- Tuk Tuk drive through forests and farmland to Mae Hong Son
- Coffee stops and village exploration
- Day 7
Mae Hong Son Free Day
- Meals
- Breakfast (Mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Resort (FERN RESORT, MAE HONG SON)
Included Activities
- Access to resort grounds and facilities including pool
- Late afternoon visit to Wat Doi Kong Mu temple for sunset views
Optional Activities
- 8km hike from resort into surrounding hills
- River trip to remote Karen Hill Tribe village (arrangements and costs via guide team)
Landmarks Wat Doi Kong Mu 
- Day 8
Mae Hong Son to Pai via Lod Caves
- Meals
- Breakfast (Mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Resort (BELLE VILLA RESORT, PAI)
Included Activities
- Tuk Tuk drive over mountain ridges with switchback roads
- Coffee shop stop in villages
- Lod Caves exploration - walking through caves
- Underground river raft float through caves
Landmarks Lod Caves 
- Day 9
Pai Free Day
- Meals
- Breakfast (Mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Resort (BELLE VILLA RESORT, PAI)
Included Activities
- Access to resort pools and facilities
Optional Activities
- Traditional massage
- Hot springs exploration
- Local village visits
- Tuk Tuk servicing and maintenance assistance
- Day 10
Pai to Mae Wang
- Meals
- Breakfast (Mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel), Dinner (Final Thai feast at a fantastic local restaurant where favourite dishes from the last 10 days will be included)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KHUM KHUN WANG, MAE WANG)
Included Activities
- Tuk Tuk convoy drive through forests, mountain ridges and valleys
- Hill Tribe community visits
- Final switchback descent from mountains
- Day 11
Mae Wang to Chiang Mai
- End point
- Chiang Mai Gate Hotel, 11/10 Suriyawong Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand (At the main entrance, 11:00 - 12:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel)
