Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek 2027

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.

Travel time

When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.

Your flight must depart no earlier than: 18:00 on Day 5

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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 2027

07 Jan – 11 Jan 2027
09 Jan – 13 Jan 2027
14 Jan – 18 Jan 2027
21 Jan – 25 Jan 2027
28 Jan – 01 Feb 2027

February 2027

03 Feb – 17 Feb 2027
20 Feb – 24 Feb 2027
27 Feb – 03 Mar 2027

March 2027

06 Mar – 10 Mar 2027
18 Mar – 22 Mar 2027

April 2027

15 Apr – 19 Apr 2027

May 2027

20 May – 24 May 2027

June 2027

03 Jun – 07 Jun 2027

July 2027

29 Jul – 02 Aug 2027

September 2027

02 Sep – 06 Sep 2027

October 2027

14 Oct – 18 Oct 2027
28 Oct – 01 Nov 2027

November 2027

04 Nov – 08 Nov 2027
11 Nov – 15 Nov 2027
20 Nov – 24 Nov 2027

December 2027

02 Dec – 06 Dec 2027
23 Dec – 27 Dec 2027
30 Dec – 03 Jan 2028

Itinerary

Day 1 Chiang Mai

Arrive at any time.

Today’s activities

Your Welcome Moment

Meet Your CEO and Group

1 hour

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don’t forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Accommodation

Chiang Mai Gate Hotel (or similar)

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.

Tucked away in the hills of northern Thailand is where the most colourful and unchanged traditional communities can be found. Trek through forests and rural terrains to visit some of these diverse hilltribe villages; often, each will have their own unique language, clothing style, and belief system that differs significantly from those of neighbouring tribes. You are well looked after by your CEO and local guides, who take the responsibility of preparing all meals and carrying food supplier.

The exact itinerary of the walking on this trip may change from time to time, taking into account the weather and local conditions. Also, please note there may be times when the use of video and/or still cameras may be inappropriate — your CEO and guides will be able to advise you. Be prepared for the accommodation to be basic; remember, it’s all about an authentic and unique experience!

Meals included

breakfast | lunch | dinner

Today’s activities

Your G for Good Moment

Ban Pha Mon Homestay

Ban Pha Mon

These agricultural communities support themselves with farming and hunting but typically struggled to survive financially outside of growing seasons. To prevent families from leaving and the gradual loss of culture and history, we worked with a local NGO to help sustainably build tourism opportunities through a year-long training program, including this overnight stay.

Hilltribe Trek Day 1

Ban Mae Malai – Ban Pha Mon, 3 hours and 30 minutes, 7 km

Hit the road early in the morning to head to the trailhead. Start the trek through forests and rugged terrain that winds itself around various hilltop villages. Trek from Huai Nam Dang National Park to Ban Pha Mon, a Lahu village.

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.

Trek for about six hours and between villages, over farmlands and grasslands and acend to the ridgeline. Learn about bush medicine, seasonal fruits and plants and seeds. Slip your wet shoes on and descend to the Huew Hin Poon Creek for lunch.

Here, go for a swim and help the local guides make a friction fire and prepare lunch. Continue another hour and a half to the jungle Buddhist temple outside the second village. Spend the night in the Karen village learn about wood carving, weaving and cooking.

Meals included

breakfast | lunch | dinner

Today’s activities

Hilltribe Trek Day 2

Ban Pha Mon – Ban Muang Pam, 6 hours, 12 km

Trek to reach the lunch stop, taking in the beautiful scenery along the way. Enjoy lunch before carrying on to the Karen village of Ban Muang Pam. Here, discover more about local life, help prepare dinner, or learn about weaving and wood carving.

Your G for Good Moment

Ban Muang Pam Homestay

Ban Muang Pam

Experience traditional White Karen culture in a mountain valley when you’ll explore how to live a self-sufficient life. Trek the conservation forest area and rice fields with trained local guides, observe traditional weaving by the Women’s Textiles Group, and learn how to make a bamboo souvenir. By staying in a traditional Karen home with host families, you’re supporting community efforts to preserve White Karen culture.

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.

Meals included

breakfast | lunch | dinner

Today’s activities

Your G for Good Moment

Ban Jabo Homestay

Ban Jabo

Experience an unforgettable stay in this highland village. Connect with a Black Lahu family and learn about daily life for this hilltribe. Try your hand at bamboo weaving or playing a Lahu instrument, and help your host family prepare a traditional meal.

Hilltribe Trek Day 3

Ban Muang Pam – Ban Tham Lot, 3 hours, 7 km

After breakfast, leave the village and continue on, trekking beside the Pam River through lush jungle. Arrive at Tham Lod, a 1666m deep cave. Bamboo rafts are required to enter the cave and move to different chambers – a truly unique experience.

Accommodation

Ban Jabo Homestay (or similar)

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

Today’s activities

Departure Day

Not ready to leave Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.

What’s included

AccommodationHotels (1 nts), basic huts (3 nts, multi-share).
Meals Included4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
TransportOpen pickup truck, van, trekking, raft.
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: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.
The Extras

Meal BudgetAllow USD25-35 for meals not included.

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