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Full-Day Chiang Rai Private Jungle Trekking with Bamboo Lunch

Chiang Rai, Thailandby Siam Scape Journeys

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Thai, English

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Overview

Step into Chiang Rai’s wild highlands on a full-day private jungle trekking tour with hotel pickup from Chiang Rai city. Follow forest trails through the Lam Nam Kok area, passing bamboo groves, tea plantations, mountain scenery, and peaceful jungle paths. Visit local highland villages, including Lisu, Chinese, Akha, and Lahu communities, and gain insight into daily life shaped by the forest, mountains, and changing seasons. Join a rare hands-on bamboo cooking experience and prepare lunch over an open fire using local techniques. After trekking, cool off with a refreshing waterfall swim and unwind at Pha Soet Hot Spring before returning to Chiang Rai. Perfect for travelers seeking a private Chiang Rai trek beyond the usual sightseeing route.

What's included

  • Bamboo cooking lunch
  • Round-trip hotel transfers in Chiang Rai city
  • Travel accident insurance
  • Experienced local guide
  • Pha Soet Hot Spring entrance fee: 100 THB per person, paid on site
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Personal expenses

Itinerary

Step into Chiang Rai’s wild highlands on a full-day private jungle trekking tour designed for travelers who enjoy nature, local culture, and outdoor adventure. Begin with hotel pickup from Chiang Rai city, then travel to the forested Lam Nam Kok area, where bamboo groves, tea plantations, mountain scenery, and shaded jungle paths set the tone for the day. Follow your local guide along natural forest trails and learn about the highland landscape as you walk deeper into the route. Visit local villages, including Lisu, Chinese, Akha, and Lahu communities, and gain insight into daily life shaped by the forest, mountains, and changing seasons. Along the way, enjoy scenic tea plantations and quiet forest surroundings that show a different side of Chiang Rai beyond the usual sightseeing route. Enjoy a rare hands-on bamboo cooking experience as you prepare a traditional lunch over an open fire using local techniques. After lunch, continue trekking to a waterfall for a refreshing swim before unwinding at Pha Soet Hot Spring. Return to Chiang Rai with unforgettable memories of jungle trails, highland villages, bamboo cooking, and authentic local culture.

Meeting and pickup

Hotel pickup is available from hotels in Chiang Rai city area at approximately 08:00 AM. The exact pickup time will be confirmed by email after your booking is completed. Please wait in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. If you are delayed, please contact the operator as soon as possible. Late arrival may shorten the tour duration, as the itinerary depends on trail, weather, and local conditions.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private tour exclusively for your group, with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 participants.
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  • Children aged 6 years old or older may participate in this activity with parental permission.
  • A moderate level of fitness is recommended, as this activity involves trekking on natural forest trails, uneven ground, and highland paths.
  • Leeches may be present on forest trails, especially during or after rainy weather. Please wear suitable trekking shoes and long socks for protection.
  • This tour operates in most weather conditions, including light rain. Please dress appropriately for the weather. The itinerary may change depending on weather, trail, water level, or local conditions to ensure safety and the best possible experience.
  • Waterfall swimming and hot spring soaking are subject to weather, safety, and local conditions on the day of travel.
  • Lunch is prepared using traditional bamboo cooking techniques. Please inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
  • As this is a private tour, guests may adjust the time spent at each stop where possible, depending on trail conditions and the guide’s recommendation.
  • In the rare event that we must cancel the tour, we will notify you in advance and offer an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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