The 2 Day Karen Homestay Experience
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
After meeting your guide at about 8.00am you will be driven to a beautiful typical Northern Thai local market. The guide will do the shopping for the next couple of days and you will see some of the unique local specialties for sale there.
About an hour from Chiang Mai you'll begin a mostly uphill trek following a great mountain trail along a stream to the camp.
The natural surroundings besides the camp consists a lovely waterfall, so take advantage of a dip here in the cool water.
After lunch trek further for your first visit to a Karen village. Have a chat with the locals about their daily lives.
The route leading to the next Karen village is through some dense forest.
Overnight will be at a simple homestay within the Karen village itself.
After breakfast the next morning, the trek will be most downhill this time, passing rice-fields and more.
After reaching the truck, drive to the Wang River to go rafting before heading back to Chiang Mai
Next available dates
What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Pick up/Drop off all hotels in Chiang Mai city area, Airport and Train Station
- Entrance fees
- Transportation by pick up truck
- Shared homestay accommodation in village with shared bathroom
- Bamboo rafting (about 45 minutes)
- Leaflet with practical information
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
- Drinks
- Any purchases of a personal nature (souvenirs, etc.)
- Meals other than those mentioned in the program
- Suppliment for travelling on certain dates (quoted separately if applicable)
Itinerary
- 1
Chiang Mai - Karen Village
- 2
Longneck Karen is one of Karen tribes. They call themselves Padaung. It is believed that originally they came from Yunnan Province, central China. Later in 1000 AD according to the history, they migrated to Salween River Basin in Myanmar. In 1995, there were approximately 25,000 Padaungs living in Myanmar. They mainly live on traditional agricultural activities. After political incident against the minorities in Myanmar, Padaungs have evacuated from Myanmar and until now cannot fully identify where is the major location they are living in. It is believed that they scattered all over the area and co-live with other minority group that armed so that they can be protected.
- 3
Picnic Lunch
- 4
Dinner at Karen Village
- 5
House within the Karen Village itself. Basic conditions as this is a homestay. No air-conditioning and shared bathrooms.
- 6
Karen Village - Chiang Mai
- 7
Longneck Karen is one of Karen tribes. They call themselves Padaung. It is believed that originally they came from Yunnan Province, central China. Later in 1000 AD according to the history, they migrated to Salween River Basin in Myanmar. In 1995, there were approximately 25,000 Padaungs living in Myanmar. They mainly live on traditional agricultural activities. After political incident against the minorities in Myanmar, Padaungs have evacuated from Myanmar and until now cannot fully identify where is the major location they are living in. It is believed that they scattered all over the area and co-live with other minority group that armed so that they can be protected.
- 8
Breakfast at Karen Village
- 9
Lunch at private house
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 8+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Child rate applies once minimum of 2 adults booked
- Should your travel plans change after booking, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
- Departures of Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays only (subject to change)
- I Asia Thailand will contact you shortly after your booking to reconfirm and advise your pickup time and location (if required). Please ensure that you have entered the correct contact details upon booking.
- If you have not been contacted by I Asia Thailand, please call us at +66 2 007 2175-76 (hours of operation are from 08.00am to 18.00pm Monday to Friday and 09.00am to 17.00pm Saturday and Sunday) or email to [email protected]
- If you will not be arriving at your destination with sufficient time to ensure reconfirmation, please contact the local service provider prior to travel.
- Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity.
- Pick up from all hotels in Chiang Mai city area, Chiang Mai International Airport and Chiang Mai Train Station.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 6 days before the experience starts.
- 6 days or more before: full refund
- 2–5 days before: 50% refund
- Less than 2 days before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 6 days before the experience starts. 6 days or more before: full refund · 2–5 days before: 50% refund · Less than 2 days before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 8 or older.
From AED 729 per person
