Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek
From AUD $475 Was AUD $679
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Northern Thailand Hilltribes Trek
5 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
Trek up into the mountains to meet Thailand's remote hilltribe communities on a five-day adventure.
Trek up into the mountains to meet Thailand's remote hilltribe communities on a five-day adventure. Head out from wondrous Chiang Mai and through a national park to Lahu and Karen villages, explore deep caves by bamboo raft, and marvel at the lush jungle scenery before arriving at the hilltop village of Ban Jabo and the warmest of welcomes.
Highlights
- Trek through teak forests
- Learn about medicinal plants
- Help cook a traditional Lahu dinner
Trip Details
5 days
Open pickup truck, van, trekking, raft.
Small Group
English
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Basic
Active
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Chiang Mai
Day 2: Chiang Mai/Ban Pha Mon
Tucked away in the hills of northern Thailand is where the most colourful and unchanged traditional communities can be found. Trek through forests and rural terrains to visit some of these diverse hilltribe villages; often, each will have their own unique language, clothing style, and belief system that differs significantly from those of neighbouring tribes. You are well looked after by your CEO and local guides, who take the responsibility of preparing all meals and carrying food supplies.
Day 3: Ban Pha Mon/Ban Muang Pam
Trek for about six hours and between villages, over farmlands and grasslands and acend to the ridgeline. Learn about bush medicine, seasonal fruits and plants and seeds. Slip your wet shoes on and descend to the Huew Hin Poon Creek for lunch.
Here, go for a swim and help the local guides make a friction fire and prepare lunch. Continue another hour and a half to the jungle Buddhist temple outside the second village. Spend the night in the Karen village learn about wood carving, weaving and cooking.
Day 4: Ban Muang Pam/Ban Jabo
Day 5: Ban Jabo/Chiang Mai
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $679
Duration: 5 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Trek up into the mountains to meet Thailand's remote hilltribe communities on a five-day adventure.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 25 Sep 2025
Customer Reviews
12/04/2023
Good customer service, reputable company with lots of different tours on offer led by experienced guides, attracting good people in the groups.
11/27/2023
Affordability and well organized
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/04/2023
Good customer service, reputable company with lots of different tours on offer led by experienced guides, attracting good people in the groups.
11/27/2023
Affordability and well organized
11/13/2023
There are other travel companies out there that are similar, so shop around for prices.
12/25/2023
Interesting trips and good CEO
12/25/2023
Bloody brilliant tour
12/18/2023
Authentic, local, flexible, non-touristic
12/18/2023
Full itinerary, great guide and experiences I couldn't arrange on my own.
12/04/2023
Very good CEO
10/09/2023
There are a few reasons I selected this score 1. Our CEO Ronny was one of the best tour guides I've had! He was very engaging, fun and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions (and we had a lot!) with patience and positivity. He always kept the energy up and information clear. 2. The trip itself was one of the most unique and authentic experiences I've had with the integration into local hilltribes life and our ability to walk through the jungle so seamlessly with a guide and then spend time in the villages. 3. The only reason I give this trek an 8 instead of a 10 is because I think it could be described a little bit better. While there was mention of working with a shaman and massages in the tour description, neither of those things were presented as options. In addition, some people were not prepared for the amount of hiking that we would be doing every day, neither the types of conditions we would be staying in. Personally, I loved it, however I'm aware of some struggles from others in the group based on that. Either way, an amazing trip and I wouldn't ever even mention #3 to a future attendee but I just thought I'd bring it to light. Thanks for a great experience!!
10/09/2023
The whole tour was very well organized and our Guide Ronny did a great job looking for each and every one of us. Always with a smile and lovely attitude
10/09/2023
I would definitely recommend this style of traveling with G Adventures, because I felt safe and had fun every Second. Thank to our guide we had such the authentic trip and learned a lot about the villages
11/13/2023
Overall great experience, but very basic, local and sporty which is not something for everybody
11/06/2023
I enjoyed it lots
11/06/2023
Fabulous experience at very low cost
10/23/2023
Simple booking, smooth processing
10/23/2023
Very well organised Deducted one point as first village very very basic but this was made clear ahead of trek
10/09/2023
We enjoyed every second of our trip because it was so well organized and leaded by our tour guide Ronny
10/09/2023
The trip was awesome and good organised.
10/09/2023
Amazing guide
10/09/2023
Great experience, and a great CEO
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