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Escape Chiang Mai for the misty Chiang Dao mountains to discover Baan Mae Mae, a serene hill village framed by tea gardens, treehouse views, and jungle streams.
This full-day eco-trip takes you beyond tourist crowds to experience authentic mountain living through hands-on traditions, home-cooked flavors, and fresh forest air. Put on a traditional basket and join local farmers to pick fresh tea leaves side-by-side, learning age-old roasting methods directly from the community. Enjoy a fresh home-style lunch, then set off on a guided trek along a forest trail to cool off at a hidden waterfall.
You'll gain a personal perspective on Northern Thai heritage and local forest conservation. This experience is ideal for eco-conscious travelers, nature lovers, active couples, and families seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventure.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup is available for private tours from hotels within Chiang Mai city. Pickup time will be confirmed prior to departure. Additional charges may apply for locations outside the designated pickup area.
Itinerary
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1
Pick up at the hotel in Chiang Mai, and transfer to the community in Chiang Dao district
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Arrive at the community. Receive a warm welcome from the locals with a welcome drink.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Learn the ways of mountains tea gardeners • Guided walk through the tea garden surrounding the village • Local tea farmers explain the natural growing methods and sustainable techniques used to cultivate tea plants on the mountain slopes • Learn how the villagers integrate tea cultivation with forest conservation and their daily way of life
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
Enjoy a -cooked lunch.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5
Trekking along the community forest. Enjoy the abundant forest scenic to visit the hidden waterfall (2 km. distance)
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Bid farewell to the community and return to Chiang Mai town.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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