2-Day Chiang Dao and Mae Taeng Valley active tour

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About this activity

From Chiang Mai, discover the authentic rural life of northern Thailand in two beautiful valleys located north of the city. First, you'll explore the Chiang Dao valley, offering stunning views of Thailand’s third-highest peak, caves and Buddhist sanctuary. Hike on a trail linking two hill-tribe villages and visit a local family. The second day you'll hike the Mae Taeng highlands on forestry trails offering scenic views of the valley below. Have lunch at a local house and get to taste locally grown tea or coffee. On both days, you'll hike in different regions, offering a better approach of the nature and culture. A perfect trip for nature and adventure lover's.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: ActiveThailand

Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–88 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: One night accommodation at hotel. Garden view room (1 room per family when booking with children)
Included: Experienced English speaking tour guide
Included: All visits/excursions as mentioned in program

Not included

Not included: Beverages at local restaurants/shops/hotels.
Not included: Guides tips/gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Discover the Chiang Dao valley: hike, cave visit and cultural information

Active Thailand Day Trips

10 min

Meeting at your hotel or our office. Drive one and half hour (80km) to reach the Chiang Dao valley.
Chiang Dao

3 hours

Arrive at the village, our adventure's starting point. We will embark on an easy 1.5-hour walk in the hills to reach another village. During the hike, we will provide insights into the culture, customs, and lifestyles of the villagers, as well as their origins. Once we finish, we will meet our vehicle and transfer to a restaurant for lunch.
Chiang Dao Cave

2 hours Admission included

In the afternoon, we will explore the Chiang Dao caves and a nearby Buddhist sanctuary. The cave system consists of three chambers, and we will be guided through two of them using kerosene lights. For those who prefer not to enter the caves, we can visit the main chamber via an easy pathway. Subsequently, we'll hike up to a stunning viewpoint temple that is part of the Buddhist sanctuary.
Mae Taeng

45 min

Transfer by vehicle to the Mae Taeng valley and our hotel, Le Cocotier Resort, for overnight.

Thai lunch at local restaurant · Set Thai dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Le Cocotier Resort (or Riverside Homestay)

Day 2 · Highland trek 3.5 + hours. Lunch, then drive back to Chiang Mai

Mae Taeng

6 hours

We will drive to the trek's starting point in the highlands above the Mae Taeng valley. Our trek will take us three hours along a jungle path, offering breathtaking views of the valley below and Doi Luang Chiang Dao. We will enjoy a lunch experience at a local home in the village. For those interested, an optional additional hour of hiking is available to reach the vehicle. Afterwards, we will have afternoon tea with a view of the jungle before transferring back to Chiang Mai city.
Chiang Mai

5 min

Drop off at your hotel in the city!

set breakfast at hotel · Thai food/local restaurant

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Hotel parking lot (look out for our driver holding a signboard)

End point

Hotel parking lot (look out for our driver holding a signboard)

Pickup points

Empress Premier Hotel
Kong Court Guest House
Viangdara Hotel
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Yaang Come Village
Hotel O Top North Guesthouse
Riverside Boutique Hotel
Paradise Lodge And Spa
Rimping Garden Hotel
Little Shelter Hotel Chiangmai
The Astra Condo
Star Hotel Chiang Mai

and 76 more pickup points

Please mention your accommodation's phone number, if it's not a listed place. Thank you.

Using your ticket

Reconfirm with the provider one day prior trip departure
Your accommodation must be in Chiang Mai city, if not, surcharge may apply

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 3 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.