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♥ In general, Northern Thailand is known for being more affordable when compared with Central and Southern Thailand. Living costs in Mae Hong Son are some of the lowest in the region, and your Thai baht will stretch much further there. From meals and transportation to accommodation and tours, exploring Mae Hong Son is typically cheaper than spending time in other northern provinces, such as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

▐≡►CHIANG MAI
♥ The city is naturally blessed with a favourable landscape and beautiful vegetation. If you love being close to nature, then Chiang Mai is the place to be. Nicknamed the "Rose of the North", Chiang Mai features immense greenery and breathtaking architectural structures with designs that are pleasing to the eye.

▐≡► PAI
Pai has earned itself a reputation as something of a hippie hangout and there are plentiful low-key accommodations, bars, and restaurants. The atmosphere is relaxed, and it’s a top place to idly swing in a hammock as you admire the views and chill out. This is the city to get to our trailhead.

▐≡► 3D Hilltribe Village Trek
Tucked away in the hills of northern Thailand are the most colourful and unchanged traditional communities can be found. Trek through forests and rural terrains to visit some of these diverse hill-tribe villages; often, each will have their own unique language, clothing style, culture/custom and belief system that differs significantly from those of neighbouring tribes.

This is the trip's highlight: the trek has no name and most hiking maps do not show any trail. Only the local village guide knows the way. Some parts are very close to the Burma border. Some section has no path. Don't worry, as there will be 3 guides from each village & our tour guide with us.

Day 1 trek - You will hike through beautiful bamboo and teak forests. At various times, the hill tribe guide of that village will show you how they use all-natural resources the forest provides, like making bamboo tables & benches, kettles, & your hiking pole. Jungle lunches are wrapped in big leaves. They will serve you organic fruits, whatever is in harvest from their farm along the trail. 😍
Based on the number of homestays available, upon arriving at the village, you will be divided into groups of the same gender & randomly assigned to each home. Meals are from their farm & domestic animals. Toilets are commonly shared, not attached to rooms. Please see the photos of the room below. Where one sleeps is like a box of chocolates. One never knows what kind of room he/she’s going to get. Some houses are better than others, but basic beds with nets will be there. Don't expect any hot shower or AC. In Dec, it's much cooler in villages.
Your first night will be with the Red Lahu Hill Tribe. The next morning if there is time, they may invite you to wear their traditional costume to dance with them.

On day 2 you trekked through a pristine jungle and do a few shallow river crossings to reach the village of the white Karen. Lunch will be somewhere in the jungle where you least expected. When you reach the Karen village, if there is time, do visit the special river near the village.

Day 3 is a river trek - a beautiful & cooling river. If you feel like a dip into a deeper section of the river, go for it! Today's lunch will be at a village restaurant along the river. The River trek continues after lunch. We then reach the black Lahu village ,where we will say goodbye to our 3 village guides.

The 3-day trek has very different terrain & excitement. No technical hike, average 10 - 12km/day.

💲 Land Cost: Chiang Mai Airport to Airport
Twin-share in hotels only; hilltribe village homestays are communal living. 5-6 pax to 1 home. Same gender.
8 & above 𝗦𝗚𝗗 1010/pax
23 & above SGD 895/pax
Max 23 pax

INCLUDES:
- English-speaking Tour Leader
- Local Village tour guides 1:6 pax
- Transportation (round trip) up to 8 pax/van
- Meals as stated (B, L, D)
- Accommodation: 2 nights (hotel twin room) 3 nights hill-tribe homestay (4-6 pax per home)
- Daily luggage transfer during the trek [village to village]
- Entrance fee, CBT activities
- Local Travel Insurance
- SANL Founder

EXCLUDES
- Personal expenses
- All beverages
- Tax expenses
- Tips for guide, driver & village porter

Meals Included
2 DEC : L / D
3 DEC : B / L / D
4 DEC : B / L / D
5 DEC : B / L / D
6 DEC : B / L
7 DEC : B

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𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒅?
Visit Slovenia in winter to experience its magical landscapes and exciting outdoor activities. Embrace the snow-covered beauty of Lake Bled, which is perfect for a peaceful walk or ice skating if the weather is cold enough. Slovenia's Julian Alps offer fantastic skiing and snowboarding for adventure lovers.
Visiting Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana, in winter is a special experience for several reasons. Here’s why you must go to Ljubljana in winter:
❄️ 1. Magical Winter Atmosphere
🎄 2. Charming Christmas Markets
⛷️ 3. Proximity to Winter Activities
🔥 4. Cozy Culture & Food
🏰 5. Less Crowded
🎭 6. Festivals & Events
Let the pictures speak! Glance thru these 50 STUNNING PHOTOS THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO GO TO SLOVENIA THIS WINTER
Winter hiking in Slovenia offers a tranquil adventure through snow-covered landscapes. You'll be enveloped in a serene, peaceful atmosphere as you tread through the quiet, snow-covered trails. The snow cover dulls ambient noise, enhancing the feeling of tranquillity. With proper winter gear, one can savour the crisp, cold air and the stunning views of snow-laden trees and mountains. Winter hikes are ideal for those seeking a magical and calming outdoor experience.

In destinations like Kranjska Gora, the snow creates a serene ambience, muffling sounds and providing a peaceful hike. Adequate winter equipment and a guide are recommended. Paths can be explored both during the day and under the magical glow of a full moon.

Visiting Bled in winter is like stepping into a real-life snow globe. The colder temperatures can cause the lake to partially freeze, and the snowy ice-capped mountains in the background turn Lake Bled into a winter wonderland.

⑥ Scenic, Gorgeous & Startling hikes
▣⥤ 𝑪𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝒐𝒏 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 ⥢▣
❶ Hike up Šmarna Gora [Mount Saint Mary] hill with scenic views over the city, 4 km total
❷ Snowshoe hike to Roblek Hut from Planina Planinca (5.3 km, 510 m elevation, ~ 4h)
❸ Krnica Valley Winter Walk: gentle walk through the picturesque Krnica Valley, offering stunning winter landscapes. (~5 km hike)
❹ Tamar Valley Snow Adventure: Snowshoe hike through Tamar Valley (8 km, 200 m elevation)
❺ Snowshoeing in the Triglav National Park: Full-day hike from Goreljek to Blejska Koca (~12km, 400m elevation, 4h hike).
❻ Hike in the Bohinj region: we hike through marked snowshoeing trails toward Orlove Glave - offering panoramic views of the Triglav range and Bohinj Valley.
❼ Bled Castle and walk the lakeside trail (7 km, 2h)

Can I join alone?
Yes, if you would like to share a room, as our price quoted is for twin-sharing. We will do our best to pair you up with other travellers of the same gender looking for the same. But if you are the last Solo to join and all the roommates are paired already, be prepared to pay for a single room. We are unable to guarantee the quality or character of your roommate. If you prefer to have your room, please specify that when signing up & make the extra top-ups.

Who's suitable?
Active & healthy beginners - as distances are kept shorter for those hikes in snowshoes with shorter daylight.

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲:
4 DEC ☼ THU: Overnight flight to Ljubljana - capital of SLOVENIA
5 DEC: Day 1 ☼ FRI: Arrival via Lufthansa, orientation walk through the Ljubljana Old Town. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 2 ☼ Explore Ljubljana city centre: Triple Bridge, Ljubljana Castle & a simple Hike up Šmarna Gora hill. Have fun shopping, eating, and drinking at the Christmas markets and Festive lighting.
Day 3 ☼ Roblek Hut & drive to the charming mountain city of Kranjska Gora. Snowshoe hike to Roblek Hut from Planina Planinca
Day 4 ☼ Krnica Valley Winter Walk: gentle walk through the picturesque Krnica Valley, offering stunning winter landscapes.
Day 5 ☼ Tamar Valley Snow Adventure: Snowshoe hike through Tamar Valley
Day 6 ☼ Snowshoeing in the Triglav National Park: Full-day hike from Goreljek to Blejska Koca.
Day 7 ☼ Hike in the Bohinj region: Early morning, we drive to Lake Bohinj, from where we take the Vogel cable car up from Ukanc, to the top of the hill. There we hike through marked snowshoeing trails toward Orlove Glave - offering panoramic views of the Triglav range and Bohinj Valley.
Day 8 ☼ Explore Bled and its amazing charm: Bled Castle and walk the lakeside trail (7 km, 2h). Walk in the evening in the city of Bled for night photography of Winter Wonderland
13 DEC Day 9 ☼ Departure for home

🔆 Flight -> Lufthansa

▀▄ 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 [Twin sharing basis in city hotel]
Min 7 pax-to-go

• 7 pax and above: SGD 2,997
• 10 pax and above: SGD 2,897
• 12 pax and above: SGD 2,757
• 16 pax and above: SGD 2,600

💰 SGD 100 deducted from final balance for the first 7 early birds with deposit paid by 15 June 25. 💰
Single Supplement ADD SGD $
Deposit of SGD 600 to secure a slot

Includes:

• Group airport 2-way transfer for appointed flight times only
• Private transport with a professional driver & luggage transfer
• 8 nights in hotels in Ljubljana, Kranjska Gora and near the world-famous glacial Lake Bled
• Almost all meals: 8 x breakfast [hotel] + 8 x lunch [1 course/meal]
• 1 welcome & 1 farewell dinner
• [6 dinners not provided will be in the 3 Slovenia gorgeous cities area of LJUBLJANA, KRANJSKA GORA & BLED, with plenty of options & weekend Christmas Market ]
• Local Tour guides & Professional hiking guides
• All entrance fees to attractions stated in the itinerary
• Rental fees for snowshoes and crampons
• SANL founder: TS Chua

EXCLUDES:

• Any air travel costs
• Tips for the tour guide & driver
• Personal expenses & 6 dinners
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions list

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📌 Part 1 Hike
Bukit Payung, which literally translates to “Umbrella Hills” in the Malay Language, is a small hill in Batu Pahat. With an elevation of less than 300m, the hills on this part of the trail are overshadowed by the many other popular mountains in Johor. The 5 bukits are: Bukit Botak, Bukit Berdiri, Bukit Alam, Bukit Bandkuit, and Bukit Payung. Though only ~300 m tall, the route along the ridges provides excellent views of the surrounding terrain and towns.

Though the trek may sound daunting, many hikers have reviewed the jaunt to be a beginner-friendly one, thanks to the gentle-sloping terrains. Consider it just the right amount of cardio to work up an appetite for a lok lok feast after. Suitable for active beginners looking for new hiking challenges.

• Trail Features:
  The route features a mix of forest paths and open grasslands, providing varied terrain and rewarding scenic viewpoints.
• Total hiking distance 6 km +-, elevation 400 m+-, 5.5 hours
• Difficulty:
  The hike is generally considered easy to moderate and beginner-friendly, but it requires a good level of fitness to complete in under half a day. The last section to Bukit Payung includes some scrambling, but nothing too difficult.

📌 Part 2 Hike
Bukit Segenting Lighthouse is a charming coastal lighthouse located near Batu Pahat. Perched atop Bukit Segenting Hill, the lighthouse stands as a beacon guiding ships along the Malacca Strait. Built in 1978, this active lighthouse features a modest yet sturdy concrete tower, offering visitors panoramic views of the surrounding sea and nearby islands. The site is accessible by a short hiking trail, making it a popular spot for nature lovers and photographers who want to enjoy scenic ocean vistas.
The trail is about 1.1 km out-and-back, paved and moderately steep, making it suitable for casual hikers and families. It takes roughly 15–25 minutes to reach the summit. Along the way, enjoy the fresh sea breeze, lush greenery, and occasional glimpses of the ocean through the trees.
At the top, you’ll be greeted by a stunning panoramic view of the coastline, the South China Sea.

Local breakfast - Yong Peng’s Culinary Pit Stop with Heart
This Coffee Shop is a nostalgic culinary landmark that locals love and travelers can’t resist. Foodies stop by for the hearty fare, old-school charm, and authentic Malaysian flavors that hit all the right notes. This humble, no-frills coffee shop is the kind of place where the clink of ceramic cups and the aroma of kopi-o set the tone for a classic Malaysian dining experience. Simple plastic chairs, tiled floors, and the buzz of friendly chatter give it a comforting, time-travel kind of atmosphere. It’s where tradition lives and taste leads.
It’s where generations of locals have gathered over breakfast or lunch, where travelers can mingle with regulars, and where the soul of Yong Peng’s food scene truly shines.

Cost, SGD
Min 8 pax to confirm. Max 28
8 pax and above: $ 105
22 pax & above: $ 92

Inclusive :

• 2-way Air-Con VIP Coach, *Minivan if less than 20 pax*
• Private vehicle Pickup from & Return to Marsiling MRT station
• Certified & licensed mountain guides
• SANL Founder, TS Chua
• Fruits, Kopi & Tea [during lunch on the hike]
• Entrance Fees
• First aid kit by the guide
• Radio communication equipment
• Our Management & Operational cost

Exclusive :

• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
• All personal expenses
• All others not mentioned above

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲

• 6.30 am Pickup from Marsiling Station bus stop
• Cross JB Custom
• Enjoy a local, authentic breakfast & pack lunch [BYO]
• Meet at the trailhead & start Hike
• Lunch at the top with fruit and kopi/tea provided
• End hike
• Transfer for 2nd Easy hike
• Wash up
• Drive to Johor's unique food street night Market - Johor Jaya
• Reach Marsiling ~ 10 pm

📌 Important: Ensure you have valid travel insurance

Zoom Travel International Pte Ltd
STB license TA# 02902