The Hill Tribe Experience - 2 Days / 1 Night • Lisu Lodge Adventure



The Hilltribe Experience 2 Days/ 1 Night Lisu Lodge Adventure Elephant Riding, Mountain Biking, Exploring Hill-tribe Villages, White Water Rafting & Ox Cart Riding Day 1: CHIANG MAI - LISU LODGE (L, D) Early morning pick up at the hotel in Chiang Mai for an hour’s drive to Lisu Lodge. Upon arrival at the Lisu Lodge, a traditional welcome drink is served. Then cycle (mainly down hill) for about 13 kms to the Mae Taeng Elephant Camp and from here, enjoy a 1- hour elephant ride through the beautiful mountain scenery. Enjoy a nice picnic lunch by the river and after that experience an exciting adventure of 45 minutes white water rafting along Mae Taeng River. Continue by local taxi (songtaew) to an Akha village for a visit. Then you have a choice either to go back to the Lisu Lodge by bike or local truck. Arrive at Lisu Lodge where a refreshment is served. Enjoy Lisu and Akha hilltribe activities such as silverware and musical instrument making, embroidering and organic gardening. Dinner and overnight at the Lisu Lodge. Day 2: LISU LODGE - CHIANG MAI (B, L) Breakfast at the lodge and then enjoy “Lisu Lodge Experience” starting from Ton Lung temple guided by monk to visit the herbal garden. Experience the monks’ activities and learn about their daily life such as how’s monk wears the robe, etc. Then visit Lisu and Akha families together with a Lisu guide and stop for a cup of tea at the shaman’s house where you will also get an introduction to traditional medicine (EWS guide will be the translator accompanying the group through all activities). Lunch at Lisu Lodge. In the afternoon enjoy an ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng (about 1hour). Continue by a local taxi (songtaew) to Chiang Mai. For rates contact us PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1 night accommodation with fan (no air-condition) at Lisu Lodge with breakfast Transfers and tours as mentioned in the program All meals as mentioned in the program English-speaking guide All sports equipment; helmets for biking and life jackets for rafting PACKAGE EXCLUDES:  Personal expenses  Other services not mentioned in the program NOTE: Maximum group size 12 persons (6 rooms)