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Explore Hloyo Akha Village in the mountains of Doi Mae Salong and experience Akha culture through food, nature, language, and traditional handicrafts. Spend time with the local community as you learn about the village's history and practice simple Akha greetings before trekking through the surrounding hills and gardens. Discover local herbs, fruits, agriculture, and the natural landscapes around the village, gaining a closer understanding of everyday Akha life.
Get hands-on during an Akha cooking class, where you'll learn how local ingredients are prepared and used in traditional recipes. You'll also create an Akha bracelet in a handicraft workshop, giving you a meaningful handmade souvenir connected to local beliefs and traditions. Finish with an Akha-style Khantoke lunch featuring community cuisine and local ingredients. This experience is ideal for culture lovers, food enthusiasts, nature seekers, and adventurous travelers.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The specific meeting point and exact location details will be re-confirmed with you prior to the tour date via email or WhatsApp. Please ensure your contact details are accurate when booking.
Itinerary
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Doi Mae Salong (Pass by)
Meet up at the meeting point in Doi Mae Salong district.
Admission ticket free -
1Doi Mae Salong
Arrive at Hloyo community listen to the village history and learn traditional Akha language. Trek through the hills and garden around the village. Learn about local herbs, fruits as well as see the beauty of nature in the forest and admire the beautiful scenery.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Doi Mae Salong
Learn how to prepare raw ingredients and how to cook using local recipe in Hloyo Akha’s cooking class.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Doi Mae Salong
Have lunch in Akha’s Khantoke style.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Doi Mae Salong
Hands-on handicrafts workshop. Learn how to make Akha bracelet a decoration of belief and wealth for your souvenir.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Chiang Rai (Pass by)
Bid farewell to the community and end the tour.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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