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A 5 Day Tuk Tuk Adventure in beautiful Chiang Mai

Trip Code

A5DTTAIBCM

Departure Date

Daily

Duration

5 days

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468

Maximum Seats

6

What's Included?

Accommodation
All Transport
All Meals
All Entrance fees
Tour guide
Airline tickets on tour

Summary

Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon

Start and end in Chiang Mai! With the Active tour A 5 Day Tuk Tuk Adventure in beautiful Chiang Mai, you have a 5 days tour package taking you through Chiang Mai, Thailand and Doi Inthanon,. A 5 Day Tuk Tuk Adventure in beautiful Chiang Mai includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Tour Overview

Day 1

Day 1: ARRIVAL, TUK TUK TRAINING, EXPLORE REMOTE TEMPLES AND TINY COMMUNITIES

You’ll be picked up at 10:00am from the CHIANG MAI GATE HOTEL in Chiang Mai city and our team will transfer you by private minivan to the Tuk Tuk HQ in Mae Wang, around 45-60 minutes South West of the city.On arrival you’ll check into the super local hotel which is your base for the next couple of nights and the immediately get to meet your Tuk Tuk (you’ll become very fond of this wonderful machine over the next few days!) and of course meet your driver and guide team.Note – our Tuk Tuks are specially modified to not only cope perfectly with the winding mountain roads but also to give extra comfort and views from the back seat. There are Bluetooth speakers for you to play your road tip selections and you can even roll back the roof if you fancy catching some sun!You’ll then head for a delicious lunch at a ‘laid back’ local restaurant where your guide will run through all of the adventures ahead. In the afternoon we start the Tuk Tuk driver training (very detailed and delivered by our expert guides and trainers) which usually takes around 60-90 minutes and then we're off exploring tiny winding rural lanes, passing through rarely visited communities and fascinating Temples with stunning views. At one of the Temples we’ll receive a blessing for the adventures ahead giving you a real insight into how communities interact with Monks and their local Temple.You’ll arrive back at base in the late afternoon in time to freshen up and head out for a fantastic traditional Thai dinner at a local ‘country – pub’. Great food, live music and a very special place.Inclusions:• Transfer from Chiang Mai Gate Hotel to our ‘base camp’• Full Tuk Tuk orientation• Exploration of remote Temples, rural communities and off the beaten track locations• Lunch and dinner• Twin / double share accommodation in a beautiful resort in Mae Wang – air-conditioning, en-suite rooms (single occupancy rooms can be requested for a small additional fee)
Day 2

Day 2 – TUK TUK BASE CAMP AND THE ELEPHANT HOME

After breakfast you’re back into your Tuk Tuk (we guarantee you’ll already be possessive about which Tuk Tuk is ‘yours’!) and you’ll head out in convoy to explore the local area further and take in some superb views of the moutains we'll be in tomorrow. Superb small roads, lovely small villages and a brilliant, rarely visited viewpoint!You’re then back in your Tuk Tuk as you head through small country roads to a fantastic elephant home that is leading the way in taking elephants away from a life of trekking and instead creating an environment where people can learn about and spend time with elephants on their terms, not ours!On arrival, you’ll learn about the history of the elephants, what the team at the Elephant home are doing and then, after a great lunch at the home, it’s time to enjoy the company of these wonderful animals. You’ll be able to feed them, get to know them and then walk with them (no riding allowed!) to the local river where you’ll bathe with them.In the late afternoon we’ll have a change of pace as we float gently downstream on bamboo rafts before it’s then time for a late afternoon convoy as we head back to the base camp for dinner and getting ready for an adventurous day tomorrow.Inclusions:• Tuk Tuk and guide • Visits to waterfalls, a remote Hill Tribe village, elephant home experience and bamboo rafting• Breakfast, lunch and dinner• Twin / double share accommodation in a beautiful resort in Mae Wang – air-conditioning, en-suite rooms (single occupancy rooms can be requested but a surcharge applies)
Day 3

Day 3: AND WERE OFF DOI INTHANON HERE WE COME

After an early breakfast you’re hitting the road and heading along small country roads towards Thailand’s highest mountain, Doi Inthanon.Your guide will be in the lead Tuk Tuk and everyone travels in convoy with the support vehicle at the rear (the support vehicle takes all your luggage, spare parts for the Tuk Tuks – always best to be prepared! – and huge amounts of water!). And note that each Tuk Tuk has a walkie talkie so not only can your guide let you know all sorts of information but you can also ask anything you need or simply chat to your fellow travellers!The first 20-30km of the route is simple with gentle curving roads but we soon hit stunning switch back bends, incredible scenery and tiny Karen hill tribe villages as we make our way towards the National Park.Enjoy the look of complete surprise from everyone as they see Tuk Tuks this far up in the mountains – trust us, novelty doesn’t not even begin to cover it – and you’ll stop frequently to have a look at different villages / views and of course to sample some of the great coffee and snacks in small villages. Lunch will be in a roadside snack bar – hearty Thai fare!You arrive at our accommodation mid-afternoon in the village of Mae Khlang Luang beforejumping in another classic Thai mode of transport - a ‘Songtaew’ - a shared taxi adapted from a pick up truck, which drives us to the summit of Doi Inthaon (over 2,500 metres) where you’ll explore some of the trails and take in the views.This evening it’s time for a traditional Thai BBQ eaten over the rice fields as the sun sets over the mountains. Not a bad location to end the day!Inclusions:• Tuk Tuks and guide• Breakfast, lunch and dinner• National Park entry fees• Twin /double share accommodation in Doi Inthanon (single occupancy rooms can be requested for a small additional fee) – this is the most ‘basic’ of the accommodation but intentionally so to ensure you’re located in the most stunning area and perfectly located for the trek tomorrow. Fan cooled, en-suite bathrooms
Day 4

Day 4: HIKING, WATERFALLS AND MOUNTAIN COFFEE

The Tuk Tuks have a well-earned rest today as you head off and explore the foothills of Doi Inthanon on foot!Starting with a quick transfer by truck you then walk up into the forest led by a superb local guide (who knows everything about every tree and plant – and can spot a snake from miles away!) and then hike past stunning waterfalls, babbling rivers and under towering trees.There are a number of spots where you can cool off with a dip in the pools under the waterfalls and you’ll have a packed lunch (wrapped in leaves) in a clearing in the forest.The hike ends with a walk back down into the village where you stayed last night and there’s the chance to enjoy the freshest coffee around at a local old-style mountain coffee shop (it’s such a cool place we couldn’t possibly do it justice here!)NOTE – the trek / hike is suitable for all. The total distance is around 5-6km, we take it at a gentle place and after the initial uphill, the majority of the hike is flat or downhillThis evening it’s time for another superb feast – again overlooking the rice terraces – and perhaps one or two well deserved cold beers!Inclusions:• Trek and trekking guide• Breakfast, lunch and dinner Twin / double share accommodation in Doi Inthanon (single occupancy rooms can be requested for a small additional fee) – this is the most ‘basic’ of the accommodation but intentionally so to ensure you’re located in the most stunning area and perfectly located for the trek tomorrow. Fan cooled, en-suite bathrooms
Day 5

Day 5 - TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR TRUSTY TUK TUK

The 5 day adventure comes to an end this morning as you say goodbye to your Tuk Tuk and transfer back to Chiang Mai City by private minivan.The transfer will take place in the morning and you will arrive in Chiang Mai (The Chiang Mai Gate Hotel) before midday.Inclusions:• Transfer to The Chiang Mai Gate Hotel

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PRICES & INCLUDES

OptionPrivate TourSmall GroupHotel
 Standard1176 USD776 USD3 & 4star
Deluxe/Superior1376 USD976 USD4 & 5star

* From prices subject to availability and subject to change. Prices may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Amounts payable to third parties not included. We include all flights as detailed within the trip summary for each tour. From the moment you land in the starting city to the moment you are transferred to the airport in the end city, all transport arrangements are taken care of by us. Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for credit card payments which vary. Please check all prices, availability and other information with your travel consultant before booking. If you book with Tourism Union Indochina an additional 3% fee applies to credit card or charge card payments .

INCLUDES:

· All nights hotel accommodation
including one night on a purpose built boat with air conditioning and ensuite facilities
· Breakfast daily, 4 dinners and 2 lunches
· All transfers and transport in modern air-conditioned vehicles
· Sightseeing as specified (including entrance fees)
· Expert Thai local guides throughout
· Tour arrival and departure transfers (on the day of tour commencement and tour
conclusion only)

EXCLUDES:
  • Hotel EARLY check in & LATE check out
  • Peak season surcharge & compulsory dinner at the hotel (if any)
  • International flights with taxes
  • Visa or Passport Fees
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips, laundry and gratuities
  • Meals not marked on itinerary, and water during meals

Children Policy

  • The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
  • For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
  • 04 – 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
  • 04 – 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
  • 04 – 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate

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