2 Days / 1 Night Nature & Culture Escape (South of Chiang Mai) PRIVATE GROUP

Step off the tourist trail and experience northern Thailand the way locals live it : through rice fields, jungle paths, mountain views, village life, elephants in nature, and a peaceful bamboo rafting journey. Day 1 : Market, Waterfall Trek & Village Immersion 08:00–08:30 — Hotel pick-up by van/minibus in Chiang Mai. On the way, you’ll stop at a local market (about 45 minutes from Chiang Mai) to discover fresh local ingredients and daily village life. After the market, you continue driving to the starting point of the trek. (45 minutes later) Then the adventure begins with a scenic walk of around 2 hours through rice fields, forest trails, and hidden countryside paths, leading to a beautiful large waterfall. At the waterfall, you’ll have about 1 hour to relax, take photos, enjoy the fresh air, and have lunch near the falls. After lunch, the trek continues with about 1 more hour of walking in the mountains, with stunning viewpoints along the way, before reaching a truly authentic local village. In the village, you’ll have the chance to meet local people, and visit community places such as a real local school. Evening : Dinner is a special moment: there is a chef and guests can learn how to cook Thai-style dishes, help prepare the meal, and eat together in a warm village atmosphere. Overnight : Sleep in a charming bamboo house homestay, surrounded by nature and the quiet of rural Thailand. Day 2 : Morning Trek, Elephants in Nature & Bamboo Rafting Wake up around 08:30 and enjoy breakfast at the homestay. Then you’ll start a new trek of about 1.5 hours, deeper into nature. During this walk, you’ll bring natural food (such as bananas) to feed elephants in the wild/natural environment, including a beautiful moment crossing the river in the middle of lush scenery. To finish the adventure, you’ll enjoy a calm bamboo rafting experience for around 1 hour, floating down the river with your guide and soaking in the peaceful landscapes. After the rafting, you’ll have lunch, then return to Chiang Mai, arriving around 5:00 PM.