Learn more about the rich diversity of northern Thai culture by visiting one of the hill tribe villages near Chiang Rai during an exploration of the Golden Triangle—where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet.

Day 1: Chiang Rai – Karen village – Lahu familly (L/D)

Around 10.00am picked up from the hotel and take a leisurely boat ride in a long-tail boat up the Kok river for about 50 minutes. We come ashore at Karen village and the adjacent elephant camp where you can explore the village or enjoy an elephant ride (half an hour).

After lunch, we begin the trek which will pass through rice fields, mountainous plantations, bamboo forest and a great viewpoint. Next, we hike through the mountains to reach the Yafu village where the Lahu Hill Tribe resides.

Day 2: Lahu village - Akha - Yafu (B/L/D)

Morning trek through the mountain rice fields and the adjoining plantations. Then arrive at the Huay Mae Sai waterfall where we can relax, enjoy the picnic lunch and swim for a while. Continue our trek through the bamboo forests of the Akha hill tribe and then return to Yafu village to shower. To end the day’s trek, a short twenty-minute walk takes us to the camping area where we stay overnight in tents.

Day 3: Karen village – Chiang Rai (B/L)

Morning trek about 2,5 hours to return to Karen village then drive to the nearby hot springs. After lunch, drop back at your hotel around 2.00pm.