Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek 2026

Trek up into the mountains to meet Thailand’s remote hilltribe communities on a five-day adventure. Head out from wondrous Chiang Mai and through a national park to Lahu and Karen villages, explore deep caves by bamboo raft, and marvel at the lush jungle scenery before arriving at the hilltop village of Ban Jabo and the warmest of welcomes.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Active

Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.

Service Level: Basic

Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

Physical Rating: 3 – Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 5. Please note this trip runs often in order to provide maximum flexibility when choosing dates. It’s possible your group size will be fairly small.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Itinerary Notes

Please be advised that a 2-week period of traditional slash and burn farming occurs in this region between March and April (start date varies). During this time your trek may follow an alternate route to avoid uncomfortably smoky areas.

Effective May 1, 2025, all travelers entering Thailand through air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand E-Arrival form. You must register at least 3 days before arrival. Please see Trip Details for more information.

For inquiries and bookings, contact VIJAY on

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📧 Email us at contact@sgtrek.com

Departure Dates:

There are multiple dates for this tours do check with us. Event cost may have some changes do check with us on the actual costing prior to booking.

January 2026

Mon, 05 Jan – Fri, 09 Jan
Thu, 08 Jan – Mon, 12 Jan
Thu, 15 Jan – Mon, 19 Jan
Mon, 19 Jan – Fri, 23 Jan
Thu, 22 Jan – Mon, 26 Jan
Mon, 26 Jan – Fri, 30 Jan

February 2026

Mon, 02 Feb – Fri, 06 Feb
Sat, 14 Feb – Wed, 18 Feb
Thu, 19 Feb – Mon, 23 Feb
Thu, 26 Feb – Mon, 02 Mar

March 2026

Sat, 07 Mar – Wed, 11 Mar
Thu, 26 Mar – Mon, 30 Mar

April 2026

Thu, 02 Apr – Mon, 06 Apr7

May 2026

Thu, 14 May – Mon, 18 May

June 2026

Thu, 18 Jun – Mon, 22 Jun

July 2026

Thu, 02 Jul – Mon, 06 Jul
Thu, 09 Jul – Mon, 13 Jul

August 2026

Thu, 06 Aug – Mon, 10 Aug

September 2026

Thu, 03 Sep – Mon, 07 Sep

October 2026

Thu, 01 Oct – Mon, 05 Oct
Thu, 15 Oct – Mon, 19 Oct
Thu, 29 Oct – Mon, 02 Nov

November 2026

Thu, 05 Nov – Mon, 09 Nov
Thu, 12 Nov – Mon, 16 Nov
Thu, 19 Nov – Mon, 23 Nov
Thu, 26 Nov – Mon, 30 Nov

December 2026

Thu, 10 Dec – Mon, 14 Dec
Thu, 24 Dec – Mon, 28 Dec
Mon, 28 Dec – Fri, 01 Jan
Thu, 31 Dec – Mon, 04 Jan

Itinerary

Day 1 Chiang Mai

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2 Chiang Mai/Ban Pha Mon

Drive from Chiang Mai to the trailhead. Trek through farmland and bamboo and teak forests. Learn about bush food and medicinal plants. Enjoy lunch en route before continuing through rice fields and valleys to reach the first village of a Lahu tribe. Assist with food prep and cooking, or check out a local Lahu massage.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Ban Pha Mon Homestay

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3 Ban Pha Mon/Ban Muang Pam

Trek between villages, over farmlands and grasslands, and ascend to the ridge line. Learn about bush medicine and seasonal fruits as you make your way to the lunch stop. Go for a swim and help the local guides prepare lunch. Continue on to the Karen village and spend the night.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Ban Muang Pam Homestay

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4 Ban Muang Pam/Ban Jabo

After breakfast, leave the village and continue on, trekking beside the Pam River through lush jungle. Arrive at Tham Lod, a 1666m deep cave. Enter by bamboo raft and move to different chambers – a truly unique experience. Following the cave visit and lunch travel to Ban Jabo, a Black Lahu village. Learn about the Lahu culture, try out some traditional activities, and lend a hand making dinner using regional products and cooking methods.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Ban Jabo Homestay

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5 Ban Jabo/Chiang Mai

Following breakfast, bid farewell to your hosts and return by private van to Chiang Mai, arriving at approximately 3pm. Tour ends on arrival.

Meals included:

Breakfast

What’s Included

Your G for Good Moment: Ban Pha Mon Homestay, Ban Pha Mon
Your G for Good Moment: Ban Muang Pam Homestay, Ban Muang Pam
Your G for Good Moment: Ban Jabo Homestay, Ban Jabo
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment – Meet Your CEO and Group
Trek to remote hilltribe villages (4 days)
Lod Cave visit and bamboo rafting
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels (1 nts), basic huts (3 nts, multi-share).

Meals

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD25-35 for meals not included.

Transportation

Open pickup truck, van, trekking, raft.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, specialist trekking guides.

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