Into The Wild Of Chiang Dao, Northern Thailand

From deep jungle trails to hill-tribe life and panoramic summits — Northern Thailand beyond the tourist map.

• Price:
  We will split the cost.
• Previous backcountry experience required.

Interested in joining National Geographic’s Hike-of-a-Lifetime in Thailand with a group of like-minded adventurers? Read on.

### Day 1 - Trek Into The Lahu Highland

Friday, January 9, 2026

• 6:00 AM: Depart hotel
• Drive to the trailhead
• Begin trekking
• Lunch by the waterfall
• Arrive at Lahu village
• Enjoy sunset views from the village area while having dinner
• Distance: ~7.5 km / Elevation gain: ~700–750 m

Eat

• Breakfast: Grab-and-go or packed Lunch:
• Packed lunch at the waterfall
• Dinner: At village homestay or cooked

Stay

• Tent or Lahu village homestay

### Day 2 - Traverse The Highland Ridges To The Mountain Village

Do

• Breakfast at sunrise (sunrise ~ around 06:30 AM)
• Pack up camp and begin ascent
• Trek to the summit (1456 m)
• Continue along mountain ridge
• Distance: ~16 km / Elevation gain: ~1,150–1,200 m

Eat

• Lunch at the summit
• Dinner prepared at camp or Hmong village

Stay

• Tent or homestay in Hmong village

### Day 3 - Final Trek To Lisu Village

Do

• Breakfast at sunrise (sunrise ~ around 06:30 AM)
• Pack up tents
• Trek toward Doi San Klang and descend toward Mong village
• Begin drive back to Chiang Mai
• Arrive around 6:00–7:00 PM
• Distance: ~12–16 km / Elevation gain: ~1,000+ m

Eat

• Packed breakfast and lunch on the trail or at viewpoints

Stay

• Return to the city