Spend a day trekking in the beautiful Jungle around Doi Chiang Dao. Viist a waterfal,l hotsprings and unspoilt villages on this 1 day 'trekking only' experience. This is an ideal trek for those wishing to get away from Chiang Mai's commercial trekking scene and you will be trekking in an area which other Chiang Mai trekking companies do not go! This trek will take you towards Mae Mae Shan village which is set in its own secluded valley in the thick forested hills of the Chiang Dao area. Once in Mae MaeVillage we will take the short walk further up the valley to Mae Mae Village School to see how the local hill tribe children are educated. The Mae Mae Village School is one project which we support by contributing a portion of our profits. On the return to Chiang Mai we will stop at the Banden temple complex overlooking the Ping River Valley.

Day 1
• Depart Chiang Mai at 7:30a.m
• Local market stop at Mae Malai
• Drive to Chiang Dao Cave
• Short drive to trek start point
• Trekking with stop at hot springs
• Trekking with stop at waterfall
• Lunch
• Trek to Mae Mae Shan Village
• Visit hill tribe school
• Return Drive to Chiang Mai.
• Stop of at Banden Temple
• Arrive Chiang Mai approx 18:00

This trek includes:
English speaking trekking guide
Entrance fee Chiang Dao Cave
Transport by seated pick up truck
All listed activities
Food (1 lunch)
Pick up and drop off at your hotel

Transport
You will be picked up directly from your hotel or guest house. Transport to and from the trek will be by seated and covered pick up truck. At the end of the day you will be dropped off at your hotel or guest house.

Trekking Guides
All guides are English speaking and TAT (Tourist Authority of Thailand) trained and certified. Many guides used are natives of the area you will trek in and know the areas very well.

Group

Provisions
During this trek you will be provided with one lunch dont forget to have breakfast before you leave or you can pick up some local snack at Mae Malai market on the way to the trek starting point. You may also want to bring a few snacks to keep your energy levels up.

Safety
Trekking in this part of Thailand is very safe and accidednts are very rare but still safety is always a priority. A limited amount of accident insurance is provided to cover some medical bills in case of an injury but it is advised that you have your own comprehensive accident insurance.

What to wear
Wear light clothes as trekking in this part of the world can be hot and sweaty work. Shorts, T shirt and a sun hat are ideal. Long trousers are OK as they will protect your lower legs more but will be hotter to wear. Although hiking boots aren’t a necessity at least a sturdy pair of running shoes should be worn. Some people trek with sandals but they do leave your feet open to be scratched by vegetation also flip flops (thongs) aren’t appropriate as they don't provide enough support. In the rainy season from April to October bring a rain coat. Bring a change of clothes for after the rafting. Please be sensitive about your dress in the hill tribe village short and t shirts are OK but nothing to revealing please.

What to bring
A small rucksack/day sack, shorts and T shirt for trekking (long trousers if you prefer), A change of clothes (shorts & t shirt) especially useful in the wet season to change into at the end of the day, warm jumper/fleece for cool season, Walking shoes, socks, swimming suit, small towel/sarong, insect spray, sun cream, raincoat (rainy season), some toilet paper, one bottle of water. Some money for drinks and hill tribe crafts.