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3 Day / 2 Night Lisu Lodge Trekking (Code LSTK3D)
Mountain Trek: Lahu Outpost - Lisu Lodge
Day 01 LISU LODGE - LAHU OUTPOST (L,D)
09h00: Arrive at Lisu Lodge. A traditional welcome drink will be
served.
Then, drive by local open-air truck to the area near Pha Mieng. Start walking
along the jungle trails to the remote village of Hmong Pha Mieng (1h30). Meet
the inhabitants of this small hilltribe village in the jungle.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest.
After lunch, walk to the top of the mountain (1h30) where the Red Lahu Village
of Pha Daeng is located. Continue walking along a mountain ridge to the Lahu
village of Kup Kap (1h00.), from where you have a spectacular view overlooking
the Mae Taeng district and Chiang Mai town glittering at night in the distance.
Beyond the mountain peaks to the west lies Myanmar (Burma).
Total walking time: about 4 - 5 hours
Difficulty: medium grade walking, mainly uphill
Distance: about 12 - 15 km
Dinner and overnight at Lahu Outpost, modeled on a typical
Lahu house. Basic amenities are provided: mattress, pillow, bed linen,
blankets, towels, mosquito nets, etc. Two Western-style toilets and a communal
shower are provided.
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Day 02 LAHU OUTPOST - LISU LODGE (B, L, D)
Breakfast at the Outpost. Then, walk 2 hours downhill passing the
clear pool of Huay Sadarn Waterfall.
Total walking time: about 1.5 - 2 hours
Difficulty: hard grade walking, mainly down hill
Distance: about 3 - 4 km
Experience a 45-minute inflatable raft trip downriver to a traditional Thai
country village. Short transfer to the Elephant Camp, where a picnic lunch can
be enjoyed in this remarkable setting.
Afternoon, enjoy an hour of elephant riding through the beautiful mountainous
jungle down to the river where you will take a short drive to an Akha village
for a visit and chat with the shaman (spirit doctor).
From there, return transfer to Lisu Lodge. Upon arrival, a welcome drink will
be served before checking into your room. Then you will receive a briefing and
orientation for you to select your activity for the following morning.
Guided by a Lisu villager, walk from Ton Lung temple to visit the herbal
garden. Then continue through the village with a stop for a cup of tea at the
village shaman's house. Chat with the Lisu shaman and learn about his life,
beliefs, curing rites and Lisu traditions.
Visit the cultural center and 'museum' created by the villagers. Inside you
will find a collection of typical household items and tools from the Lisu as
well as well as the Akha mountain peoples.
Time at leisure until Thai dinner with a traditional Lisu dance show.
Overnight at Lisu Lodge.
Day 03 LISU LODGE (B, L)
Breakfast at the Lodge.
In the morning, we provide you with a choice of one-hour activities:
> Guided biking tour around
the Lisu Lodge area
> Steam bath
> Massage
> Ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to
the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng - about an hour ending up back at Lisu
Lodge
Notes:
- A second additional 1-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge.
> Guided biking tour around
the Lisu Lodge area: 200 THB.
> Steam bath: 200 THB.
> Massage: 350 THB.
> Ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to
the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng - about an hour ending up back at Lisu
Lodge: 350 THB.
- Freestyle biking (not guided, but with a Road Book of recommended
itineraries) is considered
a free activity.
Enjoy a fine Thai lunch.
End of the Adventure.
Join-in departures DAILY!
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Tour Code: LSTK3D
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HIGH SEASON |
LOW SEASON |
01 - 30 Nov 09,
18 Dec 09 - 31 Mar 10 |
01 - 17 Dec 09,
01 Apr 10 - 31 Oct 10 |
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Net
rates per person in THB
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2
pax up
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Sgl sup.
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2
pax up
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Sgl
sup.
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Published
Rate
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9,800
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1,260
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9,200
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1,140
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* Minimum 2 people traveling together
Convert to your Currency of Choice
PRICE INCLUDES:
· Tour and activities: Elephant riding (1 elephant = 2 persons), rafting (1
rubber boat = 4-5 persons).
· Your choice of one activity: biking or oxcart or steam bath or Massage.
· English-speaking guide during visit.
· Accommodation in non air-conditioned room at Lahu Outpost and non
air-conditioned room with electric fan at Lisu Lodge based on half twin-bedded
room.
· Meals as specified.
· Baggage handling.
· Local open-air truck for the activity.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
· Transfer from Chiang Mai airport or hotel to Lisu Lodge or v.v. Optional
transfer rates follow in a table here below.
· All airfares as well as airports taxes.
· Other meals and services than those mentioned.
· Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.
OPTIONAL TRANSFER RATES CHIANG MAI TO LISU LODGE OR V.V
| public rates |
| Based on 2 pax private one way |
| Open local truck |
600 |
Baht / pax |
| A/C car |
900 |
Baht / pax |
| Price per vehicle one way |
| Open local truck |
1200 |
Baht max 7 pax |
| A/C car |
1800 |
Bath max 3 pax |
| A/C Van |
2100 |
Baht max 7 pax |
NOTES:
· Children from 2-12 years old sharing parent's room with mattress: 50 %
discount.
· However, we recommend a minimum age of 10 for children.
· Group concession: 1 FOC in a half twin for, every 15 full-paying persons.
REMARKS:
· Guests should be healthy and in good physical condition.
· Weather conditions can impose changes in the program or the cancellation of
activities.
· Guests need to bring a copy of their passport & Thai visa page with stamp
into Thailand.
VALIDITY: 01 November 2009 - 31 October 2010
Note: we reserve the right to revise the tariffs depending
on the evolution of the fuel price.
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more information or to book, please click here.
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