Overview - Immerse yourself in un spoilt beauty and pristine natural surroundings with a 2 day 1 night trekking experience in Doi Inthanon National Park. Over two days we will head off the beaten path and into the mountains in Doi Inthanon's pristine park. On this Inthanon trek You will experience the diverse flora and fauna as well as the traditional ways of life of some of the ethnic groups living here. You will overnight in a real Karen village's home situated in the mountains. Be prepared for some real but rewarding trekking to traditional and rarely visited hill tribe villages, you will encounter Hmong and Karen hill tribes in their natural surroundings on this Inthanon trek. A seven tier waterfall, swimming and traditional hill tribe food options will also feature. Be prepared for basic accommodation and facilities in the hill tribe villages as you will also be living like the locals. After the trekking on day two let us take you by to Doi inthanon's peak, the highest mountain in Thailand and (weather allowing) enjoy the stunning view which this high spot has to offer.

Day 1- Early start! Drive to a local market to stock up and then on to our Inthanon drop off, Mae Ya waterfall, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Thailand. Take and early lunch and start our 3 hour up hill hike to a local karen village through lush farmland and Hmong villages. Overnight in the Karen village in a traditional Karen Village's home and pay a visit to the local village school to see how the local Karen kiddies are educated. After preparing a meal with your guide kick back by the fire or retire to your accommodation.

Day 2 - Trek up to a local gem, a seven tier waterfall that is virtually unknown to most visitors to Inthanon's national park! Continue trekking to the Royal Agricultural Project where you can see many types of local produce growing. We will drive to the peak of Thailand, the misty Doi inthanon via the Royal Pagodas. After enjoying the stunning views from the highest point in Thailand we will return to Chiang Mai at the end of the day.

Day 1
• Pick up from hotel/guest house 08:00
• Drive towards Doi inthanon
• On route local market stop for trekking supplies and food.
• Drop by at Inthanon's most stunning waterfall 'Mae Ya'
• Lunch
• Commence trek to Karen village passing Hmong villages on route
• Rest, wind down and check out the village
• Your guide will prepare dinner - feel free to get involved
• Overnight with your Karen host family

Day2
• Breakfast in Karen Village
• Trek to 7 tier waterfall and swim stop
• Trek out of Inthanon's jungle to Royal Agricultural Project
• Lunch
• Drive to Royal Pagodas
• Drive to Inthanon's peak
• Head back down to Chiang Mai approx arrival 17:00

Departures
This trek can depart 365 days a year. please choose a date to suit yourself.

Transport
You will be picked up directly from your hotel or guest house. Transport to and from the trek will be by seated and covered pick up truck. At the end of the day you will be dropped off at your hotel or guest house.

Accommodation
You will stay in simple Karen bamboo or wooden home as guests of a Karen family. Accommodation is basic and will consist of a thin mattress and a sleeping bag/or blankets. Washing and toilet facilities are also basic and there is no hot water.

Trekking Guides
All guides are English speaking and TAT (Tourist Authority of Thailand) trained and certified. Many guides used are natives of the area you will trek in and know the areas very well.

Provisions
During this trek you will be provided with 7 meals. Lunch and dinner on the 1st day and breakfast, lunch and dinner on the 2nd day and breakfast and lunch on the 3 rd day. Please have breakfast before you are picked up on your first day. Take one bottle of water with you, you will have the opportunity to buy further supplies from hill tribe villages along the way. You may also want to bring a few snacks to keep your energy levels up.

Safety
Trekking in this part of Thailand is very safe and accidents are very rare but still safety is always a priority. A limited amount of accident insurance is provided to cover some medical bills in case of an injury but it is advised that you have your own comprehensive accident insurance.

What to wear
Wear light clothes as trekking in this part of the world can be hot and sweaty work. Shorts, T shirt and a sun hat are ideal. Long trousers are OK as they will protect your lower legs more but will be hotter to wear. Although hiking boots aren’t a necessity at least a sturdy pair of running shoes should be worn. Some people trek with sandals but they do leave your feet open to be scratched by vegetation also flip flops (thongs) aren’t appropriate as they don't provide enough support. In the rainy season from April to October bring a rain coat. Bring a change of clothes for after the rafting. Please be sensitive about your dress in the hill tribe village short and t shirts are OK but nothing to revealing please.

What to bring
A small rucksack/day sack, shorts and T shirt for trekking (long trousers if you prefer), A change of clothes (shorts & t shirt) especially useful in the wet season to change into at the end of the day, warm jumper/fleece for cool season, Walking shoes, socks, swimming suit, small towel/sarong, insect spray, sun cream, raincoat (rainy season), some toilet paper, one bottle of water. Some money for drinks and hill tribe crafts.