TOUR PROGRAMS

6 Days 5 Nights Northern Thailand Private Signature Journey Chiang Mai Doi Inthanon Mae Wang and Pai

Highlight : Private 6 day journey • Doi Inthanon and waterfalls • Ethical elephant observation • Forest trekking, jungle cooking and bamboo rafting • Karen village homestay • Scenic Samoeng–Galyani Vadhana–Pai route • 4–5 star hotels in Chiang Mai and Pai • From THB 16,900 per person for 4 or more guests

Duration : 6 days / 5 nights

Price / Person THB 16,900
CHILD (4-12 Year) THB 16,900
INFANT (0-3 Year) Free

Northern Thailand Private Signature Journey

6 days, 5 nights | Chiang Mai → Doi Inthanon → Mae Wang → Samoeng → Galyani Vadhana → Pai → Chiang Mai

Discover mountain scenery and waterfalls, observe elephants respectfully, cook beside a forest stream and share village life with a Karen community. Continue through the highlands to Pai, with a private vehicle and a pace tailored to your partner, family or friends. This connected route avoids returning to Chiang Mai every day and makes room for meaningful time in each place.

Private tour prices

  • 2 guests: THB 21,900 per person
  • 3 guests: THB 18,900 per person
  • 4 or more guests: THB 16,900 per person

Children aged 4–12 pay the same per-person rate as adults, based on group size.

Flights are not included. Share your travel dates, group size and flight times to confirm availability and final arrangements before booking. Please enquire about child pricing.

Day 1 Arrival in Chiang Mai

Your private vehicle meets you at Chiang Mai Airport and transfers you to your hotel. The first day is deliberately unhurried, giving you time to rest and settle in. Spend the evening at the hotel or explore the Old City, cafés and restaurants independently.

Stay: Chiang Mai hotel | Meals: As confirmed in your final itinerary

Royal Twin Pagodas at Doi Inthanon

Day 2 Doi Inthanon to Mae Wang

After breakfast, leave Chiang Mai for Doi Inthanon. Visit mountain landmarks and waterfalls before continuing into the quieter landscapes and village communities of Mae Wang.

  • Mae Ya Waterfall
  • Doi Inthanon summit, Thailand’s highest point
  • The Royal Twin Pagodas, Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri
  • Wachirathan Waterfall
  • Check into your Mae Wang village homestay, learn to prepare local food using regional ingredients and enjoy dinner together

Stay: Mae Wang homestay | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Elephants in the natural surroundings of Hill Tribes

Day 3 Elephants Forest Waterfalls and Karen Community Life

  • Morning: Walk with a local guide and learn about the forest, native plants and the community’s relationship with nature. Observe elephants’ everyday behaviour with respect for their space and choices.
  • Midday: Continue to a waterfall and stream. Help prepare a simple jungle lunch, cook together and eat beside the water. Relax or swim only when conditions are safe and approved by your guide.
  • Afternoon: Visit a Karen community to learn about daily life, food, culture, natural resources and the connection between village life and the forest.
  • Later: Enjoy bamboo rafting through natural riverside scenery, then return to the village for dinner and time around the campfire.
  • Traditional music or evening storytelling may be available when the community is ready to host it; these activities are not guaranteed.

Elephant observation approach: No riding, hooks, shows or forced tourist interaction. The experience focuses on observation and learning, with no elephant-feeding activity.

Stay: Mae Wang homestay | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 The Scenic Road to Pai

After breakfast, follow the mountain route Mae Wang → Samoeng → Galyani Vadhana → Pai, without returning to Chiang Mai city. Enjoy changing highland landscapes, pine forests, photography stops and coffee breaks.

Planned possibilities include Phra That Huai Tong, Mae Daet viewpoint, pine forests and Ban Mueang Paeng Hot Springs. Stops usually allow around 20–40 minutes each and are selected according to time, road and weather conditions rather than a promise to visit every stop.

Arrive in Pai in the evening, check into your hotel and relax. Explore Pai Walking Street and choose your own dinner if you wish.

Stay: Pai hotel | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included; dinner at your own expense

Pai Canyon

Day 5 A Slow Day in Pai and Return to Chiang Mai

After breakfast, explore Santichon Village, Pai Canyon and Pai Memorial Bridge at an easy pace. Travel back to Chiang Mai and check into your hotel. Spend the evening relaxing or exploring a local market or walking street, subject to its operating day.

Stay: Chiang Mai hotel | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included; dinner at your own expense

Day 6 Lanna Culture Doi Suthep and Departure

After breakfast, discover Lanna history and art at Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai’s Old City. Continue to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for a final mountain visit and city views, then transfer to Chiang Mai Airport. The visit order and timing will be adapted to your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch according to the schedule confirmed with our team

Included Services and Accommodation

  • Private VIP vehicle with driver throughout the journey and Chiang Mai Airport transfers as scheduled
  • Professional guide or trip host throughout the tour
  • 5 nights: 2 hotel nights in Chiang Mai, 1 hotel night in Pai and 2 village homestay nights in Mae Wang
  • 4–5 star hotels in Chiang Mai and Pai; final hotel names and room arrangements confirmed before booking
  • Accident and food-poisoning insurance, subject to policy terms
  • Breakfast at your hotel or homestay according to the overnight arrangements, lunches throughout the programme and 2 homestay dinners

The Mae Wang homestay is a simple community stay surrounded by nature, not a luxury hotel. Facilities and atmosphere differ from your city hotels.

Exclusions and Important Booking Information

  • Flights and dinners on hotel nights are not included
  • Tell us about allergies, dietary requirements, children’s ages and mobility limitations in advance
  • The trip includes forest walking, mountain terrain and winding roads. Mention motion sickness or relevant health limitations so we can assess suitability
  • Swimming, rafting, campfires and sightseeing stops may change with weather, water levels, safety assessments and local availability
  • Please confirm entrance fees, optional activities, booking and cancellation terms with our team before payment

Plan Your Private Journey

Send your preferred dates, numbers of adults and children, flight times and interests. Our team will check availability and tailor the journey to your group.

Enquire and check dates on LINE | +66 92 440 4880 | hilltribesecolodges@gmail.com

Photo credits: ElliotJW — CC BY-SA 4.0; Visions of Domino — CC BY 2.0; Hill Tribes Eco Lodges.

FAQ

Round-trip transfers are included from hotels in Chiang Mai city or Chiang Mai Airport. The scenic drive to Mae Wang takes approximately 1.5 hours. Please confirm your pickup location and time when booking.

Yes. We use fresh local ingredients and can prepare vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergy-aware meals. Please tell us about all dietary requirements and allergies when booking so our team can prepare in advance.

Families with young children are welcome. Activities focus on guided nature walks and respectful elephant observation without forced interaction. Some jungle paths may be uneven, so please tell us the children's ages and any mobility needs before booking.

No. The half-day, full-day and 2-day/1-night programs explicitly titled elephant observation include ethical observation without riding, shows, feeding or forced interaction. The 1-day and 2-day/1-night nature-trekking programs do not include elephant activities. Accommodation-only bookings do not include tours. Please check your chosen itinerary before booking.

* TRANSPORTATION

Tour bookings include round-trip transfers from Chiang Mai city hotels. Pickup time and travel duration vary by program. Please confirm your hotel location and pickup time when booking.

* WHAT TO BRING

Please bring a camera, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, and comfortable walking shoes. A reusable water bottle and light rain jacket are also recommended.

* INCLUSIONS

Tours include round-trip transfers from hotels in Chiang Mai city, drinking water, accident insurance, and the meals stated in the selected program. Overnight packages include the meals described in their itinerary. Please tell us about dietary requirements when booking.

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Max. occupancy : 2 , Check in : 14:00 , Check out : 11:00

฿ 1,690 / night