+66 (0) 65 886 8220, +66 (0) 86 189 5224 spicywildpumpkin@gmail.com

Day trek in Mae Wang

One-day trekking tour off the beaten path in mountainous countryside of Mae Wang only a short drive from Chiang Mai city.

From 90 USD per person on a 4 person tour, to 200 USD per person on a 1 person tour

Book now

Quick facts

Tour type: Private
Operated by: Next Step Thailand
Location: Mae Wang, Chiang Mai
Tour duration: 1 Day
Pickup: 7 AM in Chiang Mai
Drop off: Afternoon in Chiang Mai
  • Trekking difficulty
This is a perfect tour for those who enjoy trekking in the countryside and wish to see rural Thailand. Not far from Chiang Mai city, Mae Wang countryside offers stunning rural scenery. Spend a day trekking in the countryside and exploring the best of northern Thailand – rice paddies, waterfalls, lush farmland and authentic tribal villages.

Pickup and drop off

Baan Kart market

Khun Puay village

Tour highlights

Trekking in Mae Wang forest
Jungle style lunch in banana leafs
Waterfall in the jungle
Hiking in rice fields

Itinerary

We pick you up at 7 AM in Chiang Mai and drive to Baan Kart market in Mae Wang where you can buy any items you’ll need for the tour, such as water, snacks, or a raincoat. From the market, we have a short drive to our trekking start point at Mae Sa Pok village. Our morning trek is mostly uphill in the lush forest and along the way, we pass secluded waterfalls where we can stop and make a break. At lunchtime, we make a longer break for a jungle style lunch. Enjoy a northern Thai feast served on banana leafs! Without the lunch break, this trek takes three to four hours, depending on your pace and the number of stops along the way. At the top of the trail is a scenic viepoint and a great location for a break after the uphill trek.

Afternoon part of the trek is mostly downhill and we start seeing more farmland and rice paddies as we approach Khun Puay Karen village. During rice planting and rice harvesting months, we can stop at help the farmers in the fields. For this part of the trek, we have many different trail options and can do a short trek of under two hours or a longer trek of over three hours. Let your local guide know your wishes and he will select the most suitable trail for you. When we reach the Karen village, your guide shows you around the village and tells you how this community lives.

Our transportation already waits in the village and we drive back to Chiang Mai in the afternoon. What time we reach Chiang Mai, depends on your wishes and pace during the trek. If you choose a longer trek, we’ll be back quite late in the afternoon.

Meals included: Lunch

More info

Pickup & drop off

Pick up and drop off in Chiang Mai city is included in the price for this trip. Pick up and drop off locations include accommodations in Chiang Mai city (15 km area around the old city centre), Chiang Mai airport, Chiang Mai train station and bus stations.

If you would like us to pick you up outside of Chiang Mai city, for instance in Mae Rim, Sankampaeng and similar, additional charges might apply, please enquire about options.

Meals
You will have a jungle style lunch during your trek. Dishes are traditional northern Thai.

Bring along some snacks for the day, you might not be able to buy any during trekking.

If you have any kind of dietary restrictions, let us know in advance, and we will make sure to provide suitable meals for you.

Guides
Your private guide will be with you at all times, from pick up to drop off. He is local and speaks good English and will be able to tell you a lot about local plants, animals, culture and traditions. He will also adjust trekking route and difficulty according to your wishes, but please let us know in advance how long and difficult you would like your trek to be, so we can prepare a suitable route. You will also have an assisting guide.
How to pack
We have prepared a packing guide with instructions on how to pack for our tours. We hope you find it useful. You can also have a look at our article that covers how to dress for activities.
Insurance
In accordance with Tourism Authority of Thailand regulations, we provide accident insurance for every traveller for the duration of the booked trip.

Tour options

This tour has several options for customization. Please let us know if you want to customize the tour when you make the booking.

Trekking difficulty

By default, trekking on this tour is moderate. We can make it easier or more challenging.

Jungle style cooking

We can cook in bamboo stems in the jungle if we do a shorter trek.

Bamboo rafting

We can go bamboo rafting in the afternoon. If you choose this option, you will have a shorter trek.
Additional price for bamboo rafting is 500 THB per person.

River tubing or canoeing

Same as bamboo rafting, but only available when there’s enough rain and river level is high.
Additional price for each activity is 500 THB per person.

Visit elephant camp

Feeding and bathing the elephants – no riding. Possible with shorter trek.
Additional price is 1,000 THB per person.

Tour pricing

One guest

Private tour for one guest

USD

200

Per person

Two guests

Private tour for two guests

USD

130

Per person

Three guests

Private tour for three guests

USD

110

Per person

Four+ guests

Private tour for four or more guests

USD

90

Per person
Book now
Included

Prices include:

  • Transportation – choice of JEEP (up to six passengers) or covered pickup with benches
  • Lunch
  • Private guide
  • Guide’s assistant
  • All entrance fees
  • Compulsory insurance
Excluded
Prices do not include:

  • Drinking water
  • Drinks
  • Snacks
  • Personal expenses

Questions and inquiries regarding Day trek in Mae Wang

If you have any questions or inquiries about this tour, please fill out the form below and we will get back to you in one working day.

Inquiry about Day trek in Mae Wang

6 + 9 =

Pin It on Pinterest