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Highlight of ChiangMai for our family was the jungle trek. For anyone doing this as a family, I would recommend that you try to get onto a trek where there will be relatively compatible others. We were with a father and daughter (14) and a young Swiss couple - our kids 13, 17, 18 - and this was perfect for us. We would have been less exciting for one of the full groups of very young people, in a big hurry and probably much fitter than us. We had a ball, and everyone got on well. The trek itself was excellent - and the best way to actually see some of the country. We had a combination of driven transport, mostly walking, elephant riding and raft riding on the trip. There was beer and other drinks and every well prepared food at all locations - cooked by guides at night for stopover in villages for dinner, breakfast and lunch. Food was not overly plentiful if you have constantly hungry kids, so take extra "snacks". Even the opportunity to SHOP in the villages, to buy local craft! Scenery was beautiful, and seeing the hilltribe way of life - and the general privilege of invitation into their villages, was very enjoyable for all - NO computer, mobile phone SMS, game console etc.
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 1:st class train to Chiang Mai by LotusV8
You have to be in very good condition for the trek, I wasn´t, my stomach run wild the night before our trek and we had to cancel the adventure.
A 3 day trek starts with an Elephant ride for about 1-2 hours with lunch, then You walk for 2-3 hours and taking a bath in a waterfall.Now it is time for the 1:st camp because the sun sets at 17:30. The next day starts with a 2-3 hour walk up and down the mountains with possibilities for taking a bath in another waterfall, then It´s time for lunch, another 2-3 hour walk before it´s time for 2:nd camp. the third day is like the others with possibilities for meeting locals from the hill tribes, the trek ends with a Bamboo rafting.
Things You need:
Mosquito repellants,long pants, a pair of trainers, extra socks, shorts, a jacket with long sleeves, t-shirts, jumper,flashlight, swim suit, towel, toilet paper, a hat, first aid kit, sun cream, tothbrush and toth paste, money for buying things from hill tribes. Leave a Comment Address: 136/4 Rajaphakinai Rd MuangPhone: 053-273721
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This part of Thailand is a must to visit !
Put on your safety belts when riding on an elephant ! But the excursions are worthwhile
to enjoy the pure nature of this country.
An umbrella is the best tip to be dressed - a good pair of shoes aswell because afterwards we did a trip on the river by floating pieces of wood !! Leave a Comment Directions: 30 km away from Chiang Mai
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 Mathias on the trek by Rojo72
I was in Chiang Mai in april 2002, right in the midsth of the dry season, so the green was not so green and the whitewater rafting turned out quite calm, but it was all very nice.
There are loads of travel agencies in Chiang Mai. Look around for one that seems credible and book there.
Our organiser (whom I can't remember the name of) had its office maybe 20 meter down to the right on the street straight from Tha Phae gate. Leave a Comment Directions: The jungle...
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After breakfast of toast, jams and scramble eggs. We had our Bamboo rafting experience it was fun, one of the Switzerland guy in our group just keep falling off the raft into the water… I think he just love the cool fresh water experience.
Then we walk half an hour to our pick-up truck. We had lunch of friend noodles is a small shop or restaurant along the roadside and then drive to Vachiratharn Waterfall but we did not get a chance to swim.
Lastly we drove up to Doi Inthanon but due to the rain our guide told us it was no point going there as we will not be able to see or take any pictures because of the clouds and rain. Leave a Comment Address: Eagle HousePhone: 053 - 210 620 or 418 494Directions: Eagle House No. 2 26 Ratwiti Road Soi (Lane) 2, Chiang Mai 50 200.Thailand Tel: 053 - 210 620 or 418 494 Fax: 053 - 216 368 or 235 387 Eagle House No. 1 16 Chang Moi Gao Road, Soi (Lane) 3, Chiang Mai 50 300.Thailand Tel: 053 - 874 126 or 235 387Website: www.eaglehouse.com Other Contact: mail@eaglehouse.com
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 Morning Trekking by Blatherwick
Typically, a trek will last between three and five days. I found that three days is ideal. The price should be between 1300 - 1500 baht for a three day trek. Our trip began with a trip to a small waterfall and continued on to a Lisu Village. The Lisu women are distinguished by their brightly coloured tunics, worn over long pants. Unlike other hill tribes, they don't usually live in stilted houses.
The next day involved elephant riding. This elephant ride is worth it as you go through the jungle and see other elephants playing in the water. The second night was spent at a Karen village. This is the largest of the minority groups. The Karen wear woven v-neck tunics of various natural colours and turbans. Unmarried women wear distinctive long white v-neck tunics. After a long day of trekking we took a dip in the river.
The next day involved skiff rafting down rivers. On the way we stopped off at an Akha village. The women wear very plain indigo died shirts, which are in turn adorned with all kinds of eye-catching paraphernalia, such as coins, beads, shells, etc. The women are also very visible by their ornate headdress adorned with silver.
It was a really good time. If you want to see more of the pictures, check out my travelogue. Leave a Comment
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 View on paradise by Luchonda
It became to touristic ! Islands like Pukhet are actually overcrowed and getting the face of European culture !! But there are still some islands worthwhile to visit - you will understand that i will keep this secret ! Leave a Comment
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After breakfast of toast and scramble eggs. This was a tough day as we walk and walk, up and down hill for hours.
We had our elephant ride on this day. It was really pathetic to see the elephant. These are probably retired worker elephants and there were only 3 elephants for 10 of us so we cramp in the elephants seat…like sardine and the elephants was walking along the river and it’s so dangerous. But I guess the elephant and the Mahout is the expert as none of us fall to the river. We had our lunch of fried rice here. For brave one there is the small fiery chili to try.
After lunch we walk up more hills and finally reach a small river and we swim in the muddy river rested have some beers and chat. Our dinner was rice, bamboo shoot, mushroom with chicken and Thai curry. Yummy.
After dinner we all sat around the fire play cards games and chat and had some beers. Oh there was ashortage of beer so one of the local went and got some more beer for us. It was really a wonderful experience!! Leave a Comment Address: Eagle HousePhone: 053 - 210 620 or 418 494Directions: Eagle House No. 2 26 Ratwiti Road Soi (Lane) 2, Chiang Mai 50 200.Thailand Tel: 053 - 210 620 or 418 494 Fax: 053 - 216 368 or 235 387 Eagle House No. 1 16 Chang Moi Gao Road, Soi (Lane) 3, Chiang Mai 50 300.Thailand Tel: 053 - 874 126 or 235 387Website: www.eaglehouse.com Other Contact: mail@eaglehouse.com
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I do recommend trekking if you are in Chiang Mai. My Korean friends mentioned that we should look for Eagle house to book our trekking. We booked our jungle trekking thru Eagle House as we stayed at Eagle House 2. We took the 3 day trekking.
We drove from Chiang Mai to a market outside of town and browse around for 30 minutes while the guide gets the supply of food for our trip. Then we drove an hour to a Cave. Walk in the cave with flying bats and our mascot cat… hahaha (see picture of the cat).
We had lunch here. Phat Thai noodles with some mineral water and banana. We drove for about 2 hours to Hmong/Meo hill tribe village and then walk for one hour to our overnight hut. Leave a Comment Address: Eagle HousePhone: 053 - 210 620 or 418 494Directions: Eagle House No. 2 26 Ratwiti Road Soi (Lane) 2, Chiang Mai 50 200.Thailand Tel: 053 - 210 620 or 418 494 Fax: 053 - 216 368 or 235 387 Eagle House No. 1 16 Chang Moi Gao Road, Soi (Lane) 3, Chiang Mai 50 300.Thailand Tel: 053 - 874 126 or 235 387Website: www.eaglehouse.com Other Contact: mail@eaglehouse.com
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 Globalization!!! by onfoot
First we had to build our own bamboo raft! with 4 huge peices of bamboo sticks put togeather our trip started .... the river was smooth and calm at the start ... then with some sketchy driving from our (bamboo captain!) and some water drops here & there I managed to fall in the water 2 times .... Niiiiiice.
It's a very gentle way to see the country side.
Eventually we arrived at the bootom of the valley where we started our walk .... it's useless to describe the beauty of the place ... the sounds ... the smells ... the exotic language ... the lost people weaving cotton on the mountains, the waterfall experience .... or a kid living in a bamboo house playing with a play station!!!! Directions: People in the Chaing Mai city are very switched on to your qustions, there are loads of agencies that operates tours ... with or without a giude ... for 1 or 10 people .......Just ask!
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