Arrival programme: Chiang Mai

07:00 – 07:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel / guesthouse / hostel
We start the day with pick-up and drive about 45 minutes to a local market, where you can enjoy a coffee or buy snacks and personal supplies. After that, we continue for around 20 minutes to the trekking starting point at the White Karen Village.

Upon arrival, your guide will give a short briefing before beginning the trek.
The hike passes through White Karen farmlands and into the Mae Win jungle. Trekking time on Day 1 is approximately 5–6 hours in total, depending on the group’s pace, weather conditions, and time spent resting or enjoying waterfalls.

We stop at a waterfall for lunch and relaxation before continuing to the White Karen Tribe Cottage, where we stay overnight.

In the evening, you may join the guide in preparing dinner and learn about local herbs and ingredients. After dinner, relax by the campfire and enjoy the peaceful village atmosphere.

Remark: Rice Field Seasons in Mae Wang

July – August: Planting season – rice paddies are prepared, and farmers transplant young rice.

September – October: The most beautiful season – fields are lush green, slowly turning golden before harvest.

November – December: Harvest season – experience traditional rice cutting and gathering in Karen villages.

Wake up to the natural sounds of the jungle and village life, followed by breakfast at the cottage.

We then begin trekking through the Mae Wang jungle, an area rich in nature and wildlife such as monkeys and gibbons. The trekking time on Day 2 is also approximate and flexible, adjusted to suit the group and trail conditions.

We stop at another hill tribe village for lunch and rest, then continue trekking to a second waterfall where you can relax and refresh.

Afterwards, we walk back to the truck and drive back to Chiang Mai.
Arrival at your hotel: approximately 6:00 – 6:30 PM.

Weather Note (Important):
- November – February is winter season in northern Thailand.
- Temperatures in the Mae Win jungle can be quite cold at night.
Please bring warm clothes (jacket, long pants, or warm layers) to stay comfortable during the evening and early morning at the cottage.