Into The Wild Of Chiang Dao, Northern Thailand
Details
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