Private Tour: Elephant Adventure, Hilltribes and Mae Kok River Trip from Chiang Rai
- Location:Chiang Rai, Thailand
- Duration:6 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3685CEI05P
The Mae Kok River, 80 miles long, running through the heart of Chiang Rai, is said to be one of the most beautiful and unspoiled rivers of the world. It flows gently along jungle banks and towering mountain cliffs. Along its route lie several hilltribes and jungle-tribes of Chiang Rai. The people are friendly and the life aboard the raft relaxing.
Highlights
- Your own private guide
- Cruise down the picturesque Mae Kok River on a traditional long tailed boat
- Be spoiled for culture when you visit the Karen, Yao and Akha Hilltribe villages
- Embark on an adventure trekking through the woods on an Elephants back
- Lunch is provided
- Includes hotel pickup and drop off
The many hilltribes who inhabit the area have long trudged the mountain passes between Northern Thailand and their home villages in Burma and China. Each tribe is district, with its own culture, religion, language, art, and dress and on today's journey you will have the opportunity to meet an array of cultures.
First on this private tour you will leave the hotel for Mae Kok boat trip by long-tail boat to the Karen Hilltribe Village, where you start two hours elephant trekking up and down hill into the woods, to a Yao Hilltribe Village. Lunch will be provided and your private guide can give you a greater insight into today's touring.
After lunch visit Yao and Akha Hilltribes, both fascinating people. Then trek to a waterfall, where you can swim and take a short rest. Return to your hotel, enroute visit Chiang Rai Handicrafts Center.
Schedule Details
Private Tour: Elephant Adventure, Hilltribes and Mae Kok River Trip from Chiang Rai
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Departure Time:
- 8:30am
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration:6 hours (approx.)
Return details:- Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Private tour
- 2 hour elephant trek and Long Tail boat journey
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
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