A Stunning 11 Day Tuk Tuk Adventure In Northern Thailand

Guide

You're accompanied on your adventure by a superb guide and a team of drivers. Our guides are all local experts, passionate about Northern Thailand, adventure and ensuring that you get the absolute most out of every day of your trip. They are of course bi-lingual in English and Thai and when not leading the way through the stunning mountain roads, they're always on hand to help with whatever you need. Out team of drivers are all experts behind the 'wheel' of a Tuk Tuk, know the routes like the back of their hand and also great mechanics - after all these are Tuk Tuks, not precision engineered BMW's!

Meals

Many meals are included in this adventure - allowing you to really explore the fantastic food in this part of the world. You will nead to budget around 1,600 - 2,000THB for meals that aren't included in the itinerary (you could spend alot less but we always think it's nice to have a bit more budget so you can really explore the different food on offer!) Day 1 Lunch - a great introduction to 'real' Thai food at a local restaurant eaten Thai style as you share up to four dishes with lots of rice of course. Dinner - you'll head out to experience a real Thai style 'country pub'. Fantastic food, great views and live music making this a great way to enjoy your first evening. Day 2 Breakfast - a simple breakfast (mixture of Thai and 'Western') at the hotel Lunch - a simple but hearty Thai lunch at the elephant home Dinner - another great multi-dish Thai feast at a laid back faimly run local restaurant Day 3 Breakfast - a simple breakfast (mixture of Thai and 'Western') at the hotel Lunch - a simple but delicious Thai roadside lunch up in the mountains Dinner - a traditional Thai BBQ overlooking the rice fields in the Hill Tribe village Day 4 Breakfast - a simple breakfast (mixture of Thai and 'Western') at the HIll Tribe Lodge Lunch - you'll take a packed lunch with you to eat on the trek. Wrapped in banana leaves somehow it always tastes doubly delicious as you eat in the middle of the forest! Dinner - a great Thai feast in the Hill Tribe village Day 5 Breakfast - a simple breakfast (mixture of Thai and 'Western') at the HIll Tribe Lodge Day 6 Breakfast - a mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel Day 7 Breakfast - a mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel Day 8 Breakfast - a mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel Day 9 Breakfast - a mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel Day 10 Breakfast - a mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel Dinner - a final Thai feast at a fantastic local restuarant where we'll do our best to ensure all your favourites from the last 10 days are included! Day 11 Breakfast - a mixture of Thai and Western options at the hotel

Others

There are a huge amount of inclusions in the adventure All actvities listed in the itienerary National Park entry fees All meals Guides and Drivers Support vehicle for your bags (and Tuk Tuk spare parts) Water throughout the adventure The very best adventure in Thailand!

Transport

You'll experience a range of different transportation throughout the adventure Whilst the majority of journeys are in your Tuk Tuk we will also use: Minivans - to transfer you from Chiang Mai city at the start of the trip and back to the city on Day 11 Songtaews - converted pick up trucks with bench seats in the back to head up to the summit of Doi Inthaon Bamboo rafts! - when you spend time floating gently downstream on Day 2!

Accommodation

Accommodation The accommodation is intentionally of a very high standard throughout the trip to allow you to ‘adventure’ during the day but relax and enjoy great surrounding in the evenings and free days. After all, who says an adventure needs to be uncomfortable! Mae Wang ‘base camp’ – nights 1,2 and 10 – 3-4* Khum Khun Wang Resort (or similar), Mae Wang. A stylish Northern Thailand hotel in peaceful grounds with a laid back small dining area. Perfect for our ‘base camp’. Twin and double rooms - all with en-suite facilities, hot water, air-conditioning and wi-fi Doi Inthanon – nights 3 and 4 – 2* You’ll stay in the Karen Hill Tribe village of Mae Khlang Luang. Whilst this is the ‘simplest’ accommodation of the adventure the rooms are spacious, clean and, being perched overlooking the rice terraces, in a superb location. All the rooms have en-suite facilities, hot water and are fan-cooled – there’s no need for air-conditioning this high in the mountains. The stunning location and lovely experience of staying in the village far outweighs the simple nature of the rooms! Mae Sariang – night 5 – 3-4* River House Hotel (or River House resort depending on season) – fantastic twin rooms located right on the river in Mae Sariang. Air-conditioning, en-suite, excellent food and a great location for relaxing beers after a hard day’s driving Mae Hong Son – nights 6 and 7– 3-4* Fern Resort (or similar) – a well established country resort located in the heart of the forest and surrounded by rice fields. If it was good enough for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie then it’s good enough for us! Twin share rooms, air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool and stunning sunset bar! Pai – nights 8 and 9 – 4* Phu Pai Art Resort (or similar) – around 5km outside the town of Pai and set amongst rice fields and on the edge of a small village, this resort is the perfect location to unwind. All the rooms are individual villa style and a short walk to the restaurant and swimming pool. Northern Thailand doesn’t get much better!

Hygieneprotocol

Please note that it's important that all our travellers follow Thailand's COVID-19 measures The main rule that impacts travellers in Thailand is, as of March 2022, the requirement to wear a face mask when not in your hotel room. We would also like to note that the communities we visit and spend time in our our adventures have asked that we ensure that all travellers are fully vaccinated as per Thailand's requiremetns for either Test and Go or Sandbox entry to the country Many thanks The Tuk Tuk Club

Others

Whilst a huge amount is included in the adventure, there are some exclusions: Travel insurance - complusory and important! Snacks and soft drinks not mentioned in the itinerary Alcoholic drinks Tips for the guide and driver team (customary in Thailand if you've enjoyed your trip)

Flights

International and domestic flights not included.

Optional

All activities listed in the itinerary are included in the adventure but there are a couple of 'free' days where you may wish to head out and explore independently (Days 7 and 9). Your guide team will be able to help arrange trips on these days but costs are not included in the adventure and must be paid for directly on the day.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included in the price of the adventure but is compulsory - please make sure that you purchase travel insurance before you join the trip.