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Trekking in Chiang Mai
Trekking in Chiang Mai
Overview: An adventure travel guru and friend, Russell (in the picture), claims you can not go to Chiang Mai and not partake in the trekking experience. Easy for him to say but here’s the low down on Chiang Mai trekking, which, by the way, half of the people from the cooking course I took, either went on or planned on.
There are a few trekking options: Elephant Trekking, Jungle Trekking through the mountains and trails (hiking) and rafting.
Do you want to ride elephants? Elephant Trekking is one of the highest priorities of tourists in Chiang Mai. It’s recommended that you book a tour through your hotel (hopefully a good hotel) because there are numerous elephant camps around and you want the best experience possible. The elephant camps in Mae Sa Valley, Mae Ping and Chiang Dao are among some of the better known and operated elephant trekking companies.
As for Jungle Trekking, you can trek through the Doi Suthep mountain and meet the local Meo hill tribe and check out the beautiful waterfalls. Of the many trekking companies, Chiang Dao Nest Tours & Trekking stands out. It’s a family owned business and they are officially licensed. Their website has many reviews of the trekking tours posted by tourists. Give it a shot: http://chiangmaitrekking.chiangdao.com/.
Siam River Adventures has a good reputation for whitewater rafting. Find more information on their site www.siamrivers.com/home/
Cost: See the sites listed above. Rates for trekking tours vary depending on tour companies and length.
Accessibility: When it comes to outdoor adventures, especially trekking, accessibility depends on how adventurous you are.