Hmong Heritage and Thai Tapestry Tour
Destinations
Tour Highlights
- Stay in a hilltribe Lodge in Chiang Mai
- Join in some activities with the locals to learn about their culture
- Stay at Khamu Homestya in Chiang Rai
- Touch the local culture while staying at the lodges
- Visit an Ethical Elephant Sanctuary
- Explore the Historical Sights and main attractions of both Chiang Mai & Chiang Rai.
Tour Overview
This tour offers an immersive experience in the cultural heritage and natural beauty of Northern Thailand. Starting with staying in a Lodge in Chiang Mai where you will engage in activities like village tours, cooking classes, and cultural performances. You will also enjoy cycling through tea plantations and get in touch with the local tribes. Then you will explore the Main highlights of the City of Chiang Mai in an in depth cultural city tour with a professional tour guide, and Spend a day with the lovely elephants in one of the most ethical Elephant Camps in Thailand. Then you will proceed to Chiang Rai and stay in a Khamu lodge where you will be hosted by local hilltribes and enjoy some local unforgettable experiences while visiting the main Highlights of the Chiang Rai City.
Tour Itinerary
Chiang Mai Arrival, Cooking Class & Village Walk
- Arrive at the Airport in Chiang Mai and Pick up by our driver to Proceed to Lisu Lodge in about 1 hour drive.
- Arrive at Lisu Lodge in Chiang Mai and check-in.
- Enjoy a warm welcome with a refreshing drink and a traditional Lisu welcome
ceremony. - Settle into your comfortable accommodation, designed in traditional Lisu style.
- Take a guided tour of the Lisu village and learn about the local culture and way of
life. - Participate in a hands-on Lisu cooking class and learn to prepare traditional dishes.
- Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring Lisu cuisine, made with fresh local ingredients.
- Relax and unwind in the serene surroundings of the lodge.
- Attend a cultural performance showcasing Lisu music and dance.
- End the night with stargazing and storytelling by a cozy campfire.
Meals Included: :Lunch and Dinner
Cycling, Massage and Relax
- Enjoy Breakfast at Lisu Lodge
- Morning: Bicycle tour of tea plantation, see the process of how it is produced & tea
tasting at the end (apparently one of the oldest tea plantation of Thailand is in this Valley, the name is Araksa Tea Garden) - Afternoon: Cooking class at Lisu Lodge
- In the evening, Enjoy Dinner at the Lodge and overnight
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Nature Walk and Proceed to Chiang Mai City
- Breakfast at Lisu Lodge
Enjoy scenic views of natural surroundings of Lisu Lodge. You will walk in nature
trail through mountain and hill tribe village (A Guided morning walk through the
tropical forest) - Go back to the Lisu Lodge and Enjoy a Delicious Lunch
- Check out to go back to Chiang Mai & check in at a hotel in Chiang Mai
- Enjoy a Free time in the evening at your Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Full day Chiang Mai City Tour
- Enjoy your breakfast at the Hotel and Pick up by our driver and Guide.
- Start the city tour and visit the main highlights of Chiang Mai.
- Visit Wat Chedi Luang, a historic Buddhist temple known for its impressive
architecture. - Continue to Doi Suthep, a famous mountaintop temple offering panoramic views of the city.
- Explore the temple grounds and learn about its significance.
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, experiencing authentic Thai cuisine.
- Visit the night markets of Chiang Mai, known for their vibrant atmosphere and
variety of products. - Stroll through the markets, browsing through stalls selling handicrafts, clothing, and
local goods. - Take the opportunity to shop for souvenirs and gifts.
- Immerse yourself in the lively ambiance and sample local street food.
- After the city tour, return to the hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Elephants Highlands
- Pick-up from your Hotel in Chiang Mai
- Arrival at Elephant Highlands
- Welcome briefing and introduction to the elephants
- Guided walk with the elephants in their natural habitat
- Observe the elephants grazing and bathing in the river
- Feed the elephants and learn about their individual stories and personalities
- Enjoy a vegetarian buffet lunch
- Participate in a hands-on project to help the local community and/or elephants (such as planting trees or preparing food for the elephants)
- More time with the elephants, including feeding and interacting with them
- Departure from Elephant Highlands
- Drop-off at Your Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
- Breakfast at hotel in Chiang Mai (GLUTEN FREE Confirmed)
- Check out & Depart for Chiang Rai (On the Way, Stop at a Hotspring between Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai and See how the locals use it to boil the eggs)
- Arrive Chiang Rai and start Visiting the War Rong Khan (White Temple)
- Then Proceed to Art Khamu homestay which is located about 1 and half hours drive
from Chiang rai and check in. - Refresh yourself, and explore the environment and the surrounding of the lodge
which is located just next to the Mekong River, you can walk for about 1 minute, to
reach Ban Huai Ian View Point and enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding
and see Laos from the otherside of the river - In the evening, Enjoy a delicious Barbeque Dinner at the Lodge with a Traditional
Khamu dance performed by the local Children with Guitar Ambiance (Thai and
Khamu Songs)
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Lodge Activities & Explore Further in Chiang Rai
- Enjoy breakfast at the lodge
- After breakfast, get ready for a great adventure
- First, Visit one of the coffee plantations located around the Lodge
- Then take a fishing boat in the Mekong river to go and Visit Pha Dai in about 3 Hours
- Then Go back to your Homestay and rest in the late afternoon. See how the locals plant the rice fields.
- In the evening, Enjoy a Delicious Hot Pot Dinner
Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Visit The Blue Temple & Departure
- Breakfast with the hosts (GLUTEN FREE Confirmed) & check out
- Meet your driver to Drive back to Chiang Rai City in about 1 and half hours and
Visit the Blue Temple - Then Proceed to Chiang Rai Airport for Departure.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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