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Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek

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...

  • 5 Days
  • Trip Start: Chiang Mai
  • Trip End: Chiang Mai
  • Trip Code: ATHH
  • From: $399

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 Grading: 3 - Average

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

Merchandising: Planeterra Project

Trip Type: Small Group

Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

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Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek - Itinerary

Trip Start: Chiang MaiTrip End: Chiang Mai

DAY 1

Chiang Mai

Arrive at any time.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
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.

Chiang Mai Gate Hotel:
Chiang Mai Gate Hotel

Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek - Itinerary

Trip Start: Chiang MaiTrip End: Chiang Mai
DAY 1
Chiang Mai

DAY 1

Chiang Mai

Arrive at any time.

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
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.

Chiang Mai Gate Hotel:
Chiang Mai Gate Hotel

DAY 2
Chiang Mai/Ban Pha Mon
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DAY 3
Ban Pha Mon/Ban Muang Pam
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DAY 4
Ban Muang Pam/Ban Jabo
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DAY 5
Ban Jabo/Chiang Mai
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Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek Departure Dates

All Years

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Thu, Dec 18 2025Mon, Dec 22 2025Request (2)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Dec 29 2025Fri, Jan 02 2026Open (11)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Jan 05 2026Fri, Jan 09 2026Open (11)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jan 08 2026Mon, Jan 12 2026Open (14)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jan 15 2026Mon, Jan 19 2026Open (9)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Jan 19 2026Fri, Jan 23 2026Open (7)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jan 22 2026Mon, Jan 26 2026Open (14)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Jan 26 2026Fri, Jan 30 2026Sold Out $469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jan 29 2026Mon, Feb 02 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Feb 02 2026Fri, Feb 06 2026Open (1)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Feb 14 2026Wed, Feb 18 2026Open (14)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Feb 19 2026Mon, Feb 23 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Feb 26 2026Mon, Mar 02 2026Open (12)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Mar 05 2026Mon, Mar 09 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Mar 07 2026Wed, Mar 11 2026Open (13)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Mar 19 2026Mon, Mar 23 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Mar 26 2026Mon, Mar 30 2026Open (13)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Apr 02 2026Mon, Apr 06 2026Open (15)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Apr 09 2026Mon, Apr 13 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Apr 23 2026Mon, Apr 27 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, May 14 2026Mon, May 18 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, May 28 2026Mon, Jun 01 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jun 04 2026Mon, Jun 08 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jun 11 2026Mon, Jun 15 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jun 18 2026Mon, Jun 22 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jun 25 2026Mon, Jun 29 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Jun 29 2026Fri, Jul 03 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jul 02 2026Mon, Jul 06 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jul 09 2026Mon, Jul 13 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Jul 11 2026Wed, Jul 15 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jul 16 2026Mon, Jul 20 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Jul 18 2026Wed, Jul 22 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jul 23 2026Mon, Jul 27 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Jul 25 2026Wed, Jul 29 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jul 30 2026Mon, Aug 03 2026Open (16)$469 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Aug 06 2026Mon, Aug 10 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Aug 13 2026Mon, Aug 17 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Aug 20 2026Mon, Aug 24 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Aug 27 2026Mon, Aug 31 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Sep 03 2026Mon, Sep 07 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Sep 10 2026Mon, Sep 14 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Sep 17 2026Mon, Sep 21 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Sep 24 2026Mon, Sep 28 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Oct 01 2026Mon, Oct 05 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Oct 08 2026Mon, Oct 12 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Oct 15 2026Mon, Oct 19 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Oct 22 2026Mon, Oct 26 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Oct 29 2026Mon, Nov 02 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Nov 05 2026Mon, Nov 09 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Nov 07 2026Wed, Nov 11 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Nov 12 2026Mon, Nov 16 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Nov 19 2026Mon, Nov 23 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Nov 21 2026Wed, Nov 25 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Nov 26 2026Mon, Nov 30 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Nov 28 2026Wed, Dec 02 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Dec 03 2026Mon, Dec 07 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Dec 10 2026Mon, Dec 14 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Dec 17 2026Mon, Dec 21 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Dec 24 2026Mon, Dec 28 2026Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Dec 28 2026Fri, Jan 01 2027Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Dec 31 2026Mon, Jan 04 2027Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Jan 04 2027Fri, Jan 08 2027Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jan 07 2027Mon, Jan 11 2027Open (16)$399 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Jan 09 2027Wed, Jan 13 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jan 14 2027Mon, Jan 18 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Jan 18 2027Fri, Jan 22 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jan 21 2027Mon, Jan 25 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Jan 25 2027Fri, Jan 29 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Jan 28 2027Mon, Feb 01 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Feb 01 2027Fri, Feb 05 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Feb 04 2027Mon, Feb 08 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Feb 11 2027Mon, Feb 15 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Feb 13 2027Wed, Feb 17 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Feb 18 2027Mon, Feb 22 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Feb 20 2027Wed, Feb 24 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Feb 25 2027Mon, Mar 01 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Mar 04 2027Mon, Mar 08 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Sat, Mar 06 2027Wed, Mar 10 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Mar 11 2027Mon, Mar 15 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Mar 18 2027Mon, Mar 22 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Mar 25 2027Mon, Mar 29 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Apr 01 2027Mon, Apr 05 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Mon, Apr 05 2027Fri, Apr 09 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Apr 08 2027Mon, Apr 12 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Apr 15 2027Mon, Apr 19 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, Apr 22 2027Mon, Apr 26 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, May 06 2027Mon, May 10 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, May 13 2027Mon, May 17 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, May 20 2027Mon, May 24 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)
Thu, May 27 2027Mon, May 31 2027Open (16)$419 USD
(price includes taxes and fees)

USEFUL INFO

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.

Trek through teak forests, Learn about medicinal plants, Help cook a traditional Lahu dinner

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

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.

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

Transportation

  • Open pickup truck, van, trekking, raft.

Staff & experts

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