Hmong Heritage and Thai Tapestry Tour

Duration
8 Days Trip
Price from
1,160 US$ PP
Destinations
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai
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.

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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 Itinerary
Day 1
Chiang Mai Arrival, Cooking Class & Village Walk

Arrive at Chiang Mai Airport, where our driver will meet you for a one-hour transfer to Lisu Lodge. Upon arrival, receive a warm welcome with a refreshing drink and a traditional Lisu ceremony. Check in and settle into your charming accommodation, styled in traditional Lisu design. Enjoy a guided tour of the nearby village to learn about the local culture and daily life. Later, take part in a hands-on cooking class where you’ll prepare authentic Lisu dishes, followed by a delicious dinner made with fresh local ingredients. In the evening, relax with a cultural performance of Lisu music and dance, then end your night stargazing and sharing stories by the campfire.

Lisu Lodge Chiang Mai Thailand

Meals Included: :Lunch and Dinner

Day 1
Day 2
Cycling, Massage and Relax

Enjoy a peaceful breakfast at Lisu Lodge before setting out on a morning bicycle tour to the Araksa Tea Garden, one of the oldest tea plantations in Thailand. Learn about the tea production process and conclude the visit with a tasting of freshly brewed local teas. In the afternoon, return to Lisu Lodge for an engaging cooking class, where you’ll prepare traditional Lisu dishes using local ingredients. In the evening, savor a delicious dinner at the lodge and unwind with an overnight stay in the tranquil surroundings.

Lisu Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2
Day 3
Nature Walk and Proceed to Chiang Mai City

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at Lisu Lodge, then set out on a guided morning walk through the tropical forest, enjoying scenic views and exploring nearby mountain and hill tribe villages along the nature trail. After the walk, return to the lodge for a delicious lunch featuring local flavors. In the afternoon, check out and transfer back to Chiang Mai. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening at your leisure.

Lisu

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3
Day 4
Full day Chiang Mai City Tour

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting your driver and guide for a full-day Chiang Mai city tour. Begin with a visit to Wat Chedi Luang, a historic temple known for its striking architecture, followed by a trip up to Doi Suthep, one of Chiang Mai’s most iconic temples, offering sweeping views of the city below. After exploring the temple grounds and learning about its cultural significance, enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant. In the evening, visit Chiang Mai’s vibrant night markets—wander through stalls filled with handmade crafts, clothing, and local products, and enjoy sampling authentic street food. After a lively day of sightseeing and shopping, return to your hotel to relax at your leisure.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 4
Day 5
Elephants Highlands

Begin your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and head to Elephant Highlands. Upon arrival, receive a warm welcome and attend a briefing about the sanctuary and its residents. Join a guided walk alongside the elephants as they roam freely in their natural habitat, observing them grazing, socializing, and bathing in the river. Learn about each elephant’s unique story and feed them as part of the experience. Enjoy a delicious vegetarian buffet lunch, then take part in a hands-on project supporting the local community or the elephants—such as tree planting or preparing elephant food. Spend more time interacting with the elephants before saying goodbye and returning to your hotel in Chiang Mai.

Elephants Highlands

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 5
Day 6
Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel in Chiang Mai, then check out and depart for Chiang Rai. Along the way, stop at a natural hot spring where locals boil eggs in the geothermal waters—a unique roadside tradition. Upon arrival in Chiang Rai, visit the stunning White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), known for its intricate design and surreal beauty. Afterward, continue your journey to Art Khamu Homestay, about 1.5 hours from Chiang Rai. Check in, refresh, and explore the peaceful surroundings of the lodge, located right by the Mekong River. Just a short walk away, enjoy breathtaking views from Ban Huai Ian Viewpoint, where you can see across the river into Laos. In the evening, savor a delicious barbecue dinner at the lodge, accompanied by traditional Khamu dance performances by local children and live Thai and Khamu songs played on guitar.

Art Khamu Chiang Rai

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6
Day 7
Lodge Activities & Explore Further in Chiang Rai

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before setting off on a day of adventure. Begin with a visit to a nearby coffee plantation to learn about local cultivation methods and sample freshly brewed coffee. Next, board a fishing boat on the Mekong River for a scenic 3-hour journey to Pha Dai, a peaceful riverside village known for its natural beauty and cultural charm. Return to your homestay in the late afternoon for some rest, and take the opportunity to observe or join the locals in their rice field planting activities. In the evening, enjoy a comforting hot pot dinner, surrounded by the serene atmosphere of the riverside lodge.

Art Khamu Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7
Day 8
Visit The Blue Temple & Departure

Enjoy a warm breakfast with your hosts before checking out from the lodge. Meet your driver for the 1.5-hour journey back to Chiang Rai city. Along the way, visit two of Chiang Rai’s most iconic landmarks—the vibrant Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten) and revisit the breathtaking White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) if time allows. After your visits, continue to Chiang Rai Airport for your departure, marking the end of your memorable journey.

White temple Best Places to visit in Thailand for the first time

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8
Hotels

Suggested Accommodation included in the price or others within similar category

Rated 3 out of 5
Art Khamu Homestay
Chiang Rai
Rated 4 out of 5
The Rim Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Rated 3 out of 5
Lisu Lodge Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Price Includes
Accommodation including breakfast
Private Transfers upon arrival and departure
Tours and sightseeing as mentioned in the Program with English Speaking Guide
All attraction fees as mentioned in the program
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
All Transfers As mentioned in the Itinerary
Taxes and Service Charges
Price Excludes
All flight tickets
All Meals not mentioned above
Visa fee (if Required)
Personal expenses such as telephone bills, minibar, laundry etc.
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