Wild Trails & Karen Tales
Two days deep in the wild heart of Mae Wang — a chance to disconnect completely and connect with two things instead: the hard, green nature of the jungle, and the people of a remote Karen village. Day one starts with a drive out of the city and a stop at a local market for fresh food. Then the real work begins: a 10 km hike, three to four hours through forest and hills, with a break at a secluded waterfall along the way. The village welcome comes at the end of it, in a traditional Karen homestay — an evening of learning to wrap sticky rice in banana leaves, cooking together, and eating what you made. Day two opens with the village's own rhythm: rice processing or whatever the season calls for, done alongside the people who do it every day. After goodbyes, the trek continues to the jungle cookout, where the guide turns forest ingredients into lunch, and finishes at one more waterfall before the drive home. Duration: 2 days, 1 night, roughly 8 hours of activity each day. Activity level: challenging — for experienced hikers and genuinely active travellers.
Itinerary
Local lunch along the way
00:00Hotel pickup and local market
Drive out of Chiang Mai, stopping at a local market to pick up fresh food and see daily life.
08:30Local market
stop to grab fresh ingredient and explore the local vibe
09:30Schedule waterfall
10:30Start the trek
A 10 km hike, about 3-4 hours through green forest with hills to climb.
13:00Arrive at the Karen village
Reach the village and settle into a traditional Karen homestay.
16:00Sticky rice workshop
Hands-on session making sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves.
17:00Home-cooked dinner
Cook and share dinner with the village community.
18:30Breakfast
A simple breakfast in the village.
07:30Village life
Join the daily work of the village — rice processing or another seasonal activity.
08:30Trek out
Say goodbye to the village and continue the trek.
10:30Jungle cooking lunch
The guide shows how to build lunch from fresh forest ingredients.
12:00Final waterfall
One more waterfall stop before the journey back.
14:00Return to Chiang Mai
Drive back, arriving in the afternoon.
16:00Pricing
| Group Size | Price / Person |
|---|---|
| 2 – 2 pax | ฿8,300 |
| 3 – 3 pax | ฿6,000 |
| 4 – 4 pax | ฿5,000 |
| 5 – 5 pax | ฿4,700 |
| 6 – 7 pax | ฿4,100 |
| 8+ pax | ฿3,500 |
Important Notes
INCLUDED: 1 English-speaking guide · 1-night accommodation in a Karen village homestay · All meals during the trek · Program fees including cultural workshops · Accident insurance for the 2D1N trek WHO IT'S FOR: Trail lovers, culture seekers and travelers who want meaningful immersion and off-the-beaten-path adventure. NOTE: Itinerary may change depending on weather and local conditions. Minimum 2 persons; a single traveler is charged as 2 persons. RATE VALID: August 2026 – October 2027