CHIANG MAI TREKKING TOURS
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Day Tours
3 HR WATERFALL TREK
TREK TO A BEAUTIFUL WATERFALL
This is a 1.6 km trek through amazing jungle, to a 10 meter high water fall, This 3 hour trekking Chiang Mai trip is a fun way to see some of the jungle and nature in Thailand.
PRICE: 2,000 Baht
Transport and lunch are included!
DIFFICULTY: EASY
6 HR JUNGLE TREK
TREK TO THE HEART OF THE JUNGLE
Trek up the mountian to a beautiful Lahu Village. This villiage is a great example of a traditional hill tribe villiage. On the way back stop at set of waterfalls to relax and cool off
PRICE: 3,500 Baht
Transport and lunch are included!
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
6 HR ENDURANCE TREK (ROUNDTRIP)
AWE INSPIRING TREK!
This amazing 14km hike has 600m of elevation gain and a 600m elevation drop. This trek is full of adventure and not for those that want a casual stroll! It’s a tough mountain trek.
PRICE: 3,500 Baht
Transport and lunch are included!
DIFFICULTY: HARD
Combination Trips with Trekking
Maximize your time in the jungle
ATV 3 Hr + Trekking 3 Hr
Rafting 10 Km + Trekking 3 Hr
JUNGLE TREKKING CHIANG MAI
Trekking Chiang Mai – 8Adventures undoubtedly offers some of the most epic trekking tours in Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand. Our unique eco treks take you off the beaten path along little known hiking trails. They are authentic excursions through varied environments with English speaking guides. You will get a real view into the indigenous way of life in a non intrusive manner. See amazing vistas of the Mae Taeng Valley, learn about edible plant life and get away from the city.
Come and join us on an amazing day or multi-day trekking chiang mai excursion!
TOUR RESTRICTIONS
We recommend that customers bring sunscreen and bug spray.
For more details on safety and what to wear and bring check out Our Safety Page
All participants should be in reasonable physical condition. If you have a heart condition, back, neck, broken bones or are pregnant our actives are not for you.
If you’re not sure or would like clarification please contact us.
For more details on safety and what to wear and bring check out
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3 HOUR WATERFALL TREK
ROUND TRIP HIKE TO A BEAUTIFUL WATERFALL
This is a 1.6 km trek outside Chaing Mai near the Mae Taeng River is the perfect way to see some of the jungle and bio diversity of Northern Thailand. We walk through scenic jungle, along a pleasant creek, to a 10 meter high water fall. The trek will take a total of 3 hours
After the pleasant walk up to the waterfall, we take a break where you can swim and refresh. (You have the opportunity to change into your swimming attire before we leave to go on the trek and our river camp has full hot showers ready for your return)
Your trekking guide will speak English and be pointing out different flora and fauna along the way giving you some small facts to remember. When we are done with our splashing around at the bottom of the waterfall we will walk down the same path we came up. If your group is very active we can hike past the waterfall a little ways. This trip is also perfect for families it is an easy gradient up to the falls.
Trekking Chiang Mai is perfect to add onto our Whitewater Rafting or ATV adventures
Lunch, snack and water are included.
Difficulty: Easy
Difficulty: Moderate
6 HOUR JUNGLE TREK
HIKE TO THE HEART OF THE JUNGLE
After arriving at our riverside camp you will have the opportunity to change and use the restrooms and then we will head out hiking up the mountain to a beautiful Lahu Village. This village is a great example of a traditional hill tribe village in Thailand and it has amazing views. We will take a small break here and then continue on walking down a single track trail passing another small village through a peaceful jungle setting. We will arrive at a set of waterfalls where we will take another break to relax and cool off. Then we continue to the exit of the trail and arrive at the Mae tang river where a vehicle will pick us up. The whole trail is 7 km and we descend about 600 meters
Lunch, snack and water are included.
6 HOUR ENDURANCE HIKE (ROUNDTRIP)
AWE INSPIRING TREK!
This amazing 14km hike has 600m of elevation gain and a 600m elevation drop. This trek is full of adventure and not for those that want a casual stroll! It’s a tough mountian trek.
It climbs up out of the valley at a pretty steep grade, gaining 500 meters of elevation in 2.5 km This section meanders through bamboo forest before finally reaching a 4×4 road that we use to traverse across the mountain to Baan Pha Daeng a Lahu Village hill tribe.
This section has stunning views and the road gives a nice reprieve from the steep uphill. The road section is about 2 km long before ducking back into single track for the rest of the trip. You also will pass an area where monks come to meditate in caves and where the village gets it name.
Difficulty: Hard
Best View Point in Chiang Mai
This next section of 2.5 km trail continues to traverses the mountainside between two villages. You will see hand farmed fields and hand harvested areas. There’s lots of shade from the lychee orchards, coffee farms and the middle of it has some nice old growth jungle when you cross a stream. This section ends at Huay Kukap; a great place for lunch, and a drink and amazing views!
From here we walk down on single track passing another village hill tribe, and a couple of waterfalls before finally popping out at the Mae Taeng River. If you have made good enough time its a great place to cool off with a quick shower under the falls. This section is about 7 km and descends about 600 meters.
Singles 2,500 Baht
2 to 6 guests: Contact Us for a discount
This is a fabulous trek, but be ready for some steep up hills!
In all trekking trips with 8Adventures, lunch, snack and water are included.
Trekking or Hiking can be done almost anywhere in the world but Trekking in Chiang mai can be extremely enjoyable. With the lush forest of south east Asia the flora and funana is some of the most diverse on the earth
Things to remember when Trekking
- Bring shoes to trek in
- Bring a change of clothes
- Stay hydrated while on the trail
- Stay with your group on Trek.
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Combination Trips That Include Trekking In Chiang Mai
ATV Trip 3 Hr + Trekking 3 Hr
Enjoy an 3 hour ATV ride through the Mae Taeng Valley combined with an amazing trek to a magnificent waterfall.. Experience the jungle and forest of Northern Thailand on this amazing day with 8Adventures
Rafting 10 Km + Trekking 3 Hr
Enjoy an 3 hour Trekking tour to a refreshing waterfall and then head back and experince 10 Km of amazing class IV whitewater. Experience the jungle and the rivers of Northern Thailand on this amazing day with 8Adventures
Detialed Overview of Jungle Trekking with 8Adventures
Thailand’s natural beauty shines throughout diverse environments that are the perfect antidote to city life. Our 8Adventures basecamp is located in the heart of the Mae Taeng valley, 45 kms north of Chiang Mai and is a great place to enjoy a one day trek.
Let’s start with the basics of what you can expect when hiking in the jungle! The first thing to say is that although Thailand undoubtedly has a wild side, this won’t be like trekking deep into the Amazon basin. We have guests come to visit us of all ages, from school children to our own parents and in this respect we ensure that the trekking trails we use are as safe as possible. It doesn’t mean to say that there aren’t some hidden dangers- you may be lucky enough to see one of northern Thailand’s snake species! The biggest chance of injury however comes from wearing incorrect footwear. It is highly advised that you wear strong, but light all terrain shoes. There’s no need for full trekking boots, your feet will get too hot but choose something better than a flip flop. Some sandals may have the required grip, but should be securely fastened with multiple straps. Often trainers will suffice, always check they have some tread and can can grip rocky surfaces. There’s a good chance that any shoes you wear will get wet and muddy as even out of the rainy season there are rivers to cross, so make sure you choose footwear that you can dry easily.
Next on the preparation list is bug spray and sunscreen. Don’t skimp on these! The jungles near Chiang Mai are hot and humid. The 8Adventures trekking trail follows a river to a waterfall and amongst the shady areas of rocks and bamboo, mosquitoes lurk. It’s best to bring some spray with you to re-apply if you feel you are getting bitten. Sweat and sunlight soon wear off its effectiveness. Similarly for suncream, bring some in a small bag. We will stop to swim in a waterfall and you’ll need to put some on after. Spray sunscreen is best and is essential for everyone, the Thai sun can get blazing hot. According, it’s best to wear light clothes, the best choice being those fabrics made for trekking. Medium length shorts are recommended for most times of the year. As we will go swimming we also advise that customers change into bathing suits before coming out on tour. The alternative to this is hiding behind a bush trying to change into a swimming costume when your there!
What else to bring? It’s best to carry your drinking water in a metal water bottle. Not only is a good for the environment it will help the water stay cooler and even taste better! A one litre bottle is sufficient for a short trek. 8Adventures will always have water available for you as well. Another useful, but often overlooked item to bring trekking are binoculars. Northern Thailand has some of the greatest diversity of birdlife and you can get a much better view of the species with binos. Not only are they useful for identifying birds, you can also spot animals, plants and flowers that are hard to see with the naked eye. A final tip in preparation for any trek is to check the weather. In the rainy season (June- October) it’s always best to bring a tightly packed rain jacket. Along our trekking trails we pass through a hilltribe village, they have some handmade products and refreshments for sale so it’s a good idea to bring a small amount of Thai Baht.
For those of us interested in bird life there are many exciting species to be seen in Mae Taeng. It may not be on a par with the world renowned Doi Inthanon national park but due to its elevated altitude and relative isolation there are still some fantastic birds here including Sunbirds and Drongos, see this post for further information. https://8adventures.com/birdwatching-in-mae-taeng/
For Trekking Chiang Mai – All participants should be in reasonable physical condition. If you have a heart, back or neck condition, broken bones or are pregnant, our activities are not for you. If you’re not sure or would like clarification please contact us.
WHAT TO WEAR AND WHAT TO BRING TREKKING:
Please bring a copy or photocopy of your passport for registration. Bring a clean change of clothes for your ride home.
Trekking: Sun Glasses, Shoes, light pants, sunscreen, day pack and swim suit.
We recommend that customers bring sunscreen and bug spray.
CAMERA INFO:
For Rafting and ATVs we have GoPro mounts on the top or the helmets. You must bring the slider attachment. For rafting if you can’t swim with it don’t bring it.
We take no responsibility for lost GoPros or broken mounts or personal cameras of any kind.
For more details on safety and what to wear and bring check out
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