Chiang Mai · MULTI-DAY TREKS & HOMESTAYS
8 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 8 multi-day treks & homestays worth booking in the north, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
2-day Chiang Mai jungle trek with Karen Hill Tribe overnight, ethical elephant sanctuary, and bamboo rafting on Mae Wang River for $97.
“The guides were special, wonderful personalities. Shout out to Poll, very good guide with his friend.”
Two days in Chiang Mai with free-roaming rescued elephants, an overnight jungle homestay, plus Mae Wang waterfall time and bamboo rafting.
“excellent activity. homestay is great option to enjoy time with elephant and nature. recommended for children”
A 2-day Chiang Mai jungle trek to Karen villages and waterfalls, with small-group guides, a basic homestay, and campfire stargazing.
“The hike was awesome! Pepe and Nu were the best. They showed us so much and were very funny! I can totally recommend this activity! A lot of waterfalls, fresh fruits from trees, cool nature and good food”
Two days of Chiang Mai jungle hiking, Mae Taeng river tubing, and ethical elephant observation, ending with a waterfall slide and forest sleep.
“Bang is the best, one of his employees picked me up and we drove 1 1/2 hours to the base camp, his camp is beautiful in a quiet little village. After we got settled we went hiking to a waterfall, the hike and waterfall was beautiful and he even got us some fresh peppers and fruits to try on the way back. After that we visited the sliding waterfall which was a 5 minute walk from his camp. We had lunch and then the rest of the group arrived and we went tubing, while tubing we saw elephants and water-buffalo’s cross which was amazing. After we fed elephants and the…”
Private Karen and Hmong hill-tribe homestay near Chiang Mai: bamboo stilt night, village visits, and flexible choices.
“I did a 9 day private photography tour lead by Pat.”
Three days of guided hiking in Chiang Dao’s mountains with homestay nights, home-cooked Thai meals, and easy Chiang Mai pickup.
“We, my wife and I, had a great tracking with guide Than and driver/cook Room. Than realy nows everything about mountains, nature and wildlife. And Room did a good job concerning cooking, driving and making campfire.”
Three-day Chiang Mai yoga and meditation retreat for six people, with guided sessions, meals, and optional sightseeing near Doi Saket.
“We had such a wonderful with Amori and her family. The food was excellent, especially made by her Mom . They were so generous with a huge fruit platter and water. Will definitely recommend this to any one who wants to experience a hustle free 3 days and learn yoga and meditation too.”
Private 2-day Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai with an art historian guide, hill tribes, White Temple, Black House, Golden Triangle, and Laos boat.
“The itinerary was perfectly planned with a very good tour guide. The only shortfall is the accommodation which is below expectation.”
