All rates are tax & service charges included, no fees added. Each participant must have their own travel/accident insurance.

Doi Chiang Dao Mountain 1 Day no more available until further notice

Doi Chiang Dao has become a UNESCO Biospere in October 2021. The access to this area has become more restricted.

Doi Chiang Dao Mountain 2 Days*, 2. December 2021 - 15. February 2022

Trips need to be booked between 10 and 19 November 2021 on the website of the wild life sanctuary . *There is a mandatory briefing prior to enter Chiang Dao biosphere. We are happy to provide accommodation before you go up and when you come down from the trek.

1 Day Jungle Trek
Transfer to the trailhead in the jungle at the base of Doi Chiang Dao. Easy 6 km Hike 200 m up hill and 400 m downhill through the jungle to a waterfall and to a hill tribe village. Transfer back to Malee's. With an experienced good English speaking guide. Simple lunch included.

Doi Mae Taman 2 Days

Tranfer on a offroad jungle track to Doi Mae Taman at elevation 1500 meters. Splendid views of Doi Chiang Dao. Downhill hiking downhill through pristine jungle and tea plantatation. Stay overnight at a hill tribe village surrounded by tea plantation. Hike through nice jungle with streams and waterfalls to another village. Transfer back to Malee's. With an experienced good English speaking guide.  Simple meals included.

Hill tribe Villages (Half Day)

In a scenic valley 5 different hill tribes live close to each other. The Muser are already very civilized and you probably don't notice any difference to other Thai people.  Palong women all wear their traditional clothes. They have a Coop shop to sell their handicrafts. The Akha women are well known for their spectacular headdress. Lisu women wear a brightly coloured dress. In the Karen village you will see pigs kept in capture and the mighty water buffalo. Our experianced good English speaking guide will tell you a lot about the people and their culture. It is also possible to visit these villages by your own on bicycle. Price below are with transport and guide.

Srisungwan Waterfall, Hotspring, Burmese Temple, Chinese Village (1 Day)

Srisungwan Waterfall has all year round plenty water. Children like to climb up all the steps. In the cold season it is nice to plunge in the Hotspring . The Burmese Temple is build by refugees who settle in the village below. In the Chinese village you can enjoy homemade Guioza and Soup with fresh noodles. The yellow Songtaw Taxi with Thai driver (very little English) will bring you to all these places. Entrance fees, Lunch and transport with private pickup Taxi is included.

Tea and Coffee Plantation (Half Day)

The yellow Songtaw Taxi with Thai driver (very little english) will bring you on a small road through deep jungle to the tea and coffee plantation at the foot of Doi Chiang Dao. Breathtaking views at the destination are included.

Elephant Safari and Bamboo Rafting with Lunch (1 Day)

The yellow Songtaw Taxi with Thai driver (very little English) will bring you to the elephant camp. In a show the elephants show their skills. Afterward you will ride on an elephant through the river into the jungle for ½ hour. Gently the bamboo rafts takes you down the river for about an hour. The lunch is for everybody’s taste.

Birding at DYK

Lung Buk our Thai driver picks you up early morning before dawn and takes you on a challenging dirt road to Den Ya Kat at 1450 meters elevation. He does not speak English well but will stop when he spots birds along the road. At DYK you explore the trails by your own. Highlights in this area are the Hume's Pheasant and the Giant Nuthatch. Including all permits to enter the wild life sanctuary. Lunch not included.

2 Hours Massage

Relax with an excellent massage. Herbal oils are used to enhance the effect of the massage. 600THB, after 6pm. 800THB

Transfer to and from any Destination in Chiangmai

With our open yellow pick-up taxi 1400THB, after 5pm 1600THB

Local early morning Market

Join Malee on her shopping of fresh goods. Free of charge. Ask for availability and time.

Tuesday Market

Located on the main road in Chiang Dao. Many Hill tribes come to sell and buy their weekly supplies. Bargain Hunters will like to grub through the second hand cloths. Fresh vegetables, fruits and mushrooms are brought by the Hilltribe People. Transfer with the local taxi is 150 THB one way.

Chiang Dao Cave

is just a short walk (1km) away. A guide inside is available for up to 4 people for 100THB.

Thum Pha Plong Monastery

Within walking distance (600M) you get to this beautiful Monastery embedded in the jungle. Hike up over 500 steps to the Pagoda to enjoy the view of virgin jungle surrounding.

Hiking and Birding

Our area has many interesting trails for bird watching and hiking: Nature trail, Fence trail, Gully trail, Smuggler trail, Flag trail, Sleeping lady mountain and Muang Ngai Dam. Have a look at the maps on the kitchen wall. For some challenging treks a GPS app is mandatory. (MapsMe, Locus, Osmand - Map3D)

Mountain Biking

The area also offers many excellent trails for mountain biking. Mountain bikes can be rented for 100THB a day.

Motorbikes can be rented at 300THB per day.

Hot spring

7 km away is a little hot spring. Some concrete tubes are filled with hot sulphuric water. Free of charge.

Malee's Garden

A vast variety of plants and trees grow in our large garden. Many tropical fruits can be found: Papaya, banana, mango, coconut, pineapple, lychees, longan, rambuttan, lime, tangerines, rose apple, tamarinds, star fruit, dragon fruit, custard apple, pomelo, grapes, dates and mulberries. Coffee, tea, cacao, lemongrass and cinnamon are growing as well. Botanists will enjoy our collection of 700 different orchids.

Dhala Pool

Our small pool is named after the surround ginger torch (Dhala in Thai). 5 meters diameter and a depth of 1,1 meters is just big enough for the children to play and to splash in for the bigger ones. Thanks to solar heating it can be used also in cold season. The saltwater does not burn in the eyes.

Hike & bike yourself
Routes are not marked and sometimes not even visible! On some routes even a machete is advantageous. Use GPS on your smartphone. We uploaded all major trails in our area. Locus with LoMaps on Android or Maps 3D on Iphone are recommended. We also have detailed maps displayed.
Wat Tham Pha Plong after 600m on the road you reach the temple area, where you climb 500steps to a pagoda midst in the jungle.
Nature Trail 4.5km (+Wat Tham Pakpiang +1km) This is the easiest trail and quite well visible. It starts with a steep 100m ascent, which will be slippery in wet season.
The flags are a real workout. Very steep, the trail is often not visible. Great views at the top.
The secret mountain 12km drive to the trailhead. A day hike with fantastic views. Absolutely secluded. GPS mandatory. Go for a swim at the end.
Hotsprings 7km one way. Bike or hike. There are secluded options through the forest and over the fields.
Chiang Dao 8km one way. Scenic bike or hike over the fields past three ponds, where our big mountain mirrors on the water. A coffee shop in the middle. Some beautiful Thai style villas before you reach the town.
Information We are happy to provide our guests with additional information and maps. Other people please look up the internet.