All rates are tax & service charges included, no fees added. Each participant must have their own travel/accident insurance.

Doi Chiang Dao Mountain 1 Day is no more available

Doi Chiang Dao has become a UNESCO Biospere in October 2021. The access to this area has become more restricted.

Doi Chiang Dao Mountain 2 Days*, 9. Nov. 2023 - 7. Feb. 2024

Trips needed to be booked by yourself between 23.-29. Oct. 2023 on the website of the wild life sanctuary . *There is a mandatory briefing prior to enter Chiang Dao biosphere. We are happy to provide accommodation before you go up and when you come down from the trek.

1 Day Jungle Trek
Transfer to the trailhead in the jungle at the base of Doi Chiang Dao. Easy 6 km Hike 200 m up hill and 400 m downhill through the jungle to a waterfall and to a hill tribe village. Transfer back to Malee's. English speaking guide is subject to availability.

Hill tribe Villages (Half Day)
In a scenic valley 5 different hill tribes live close to each other. The Muser are already very civilized and you probably don't notice any difference to other Thai people.  Palong women all wear their traditional clothes. They have a Coop shop to sell their handicrafts. The Akha women are well known for their spectacular headdress. Lisu women wear a brightly coloured dress. In the Karen village you will see pigs kept in capture and the mighty water buffalo. Our experianced good English speaking guide will tell you a lot about the people and their culture. It is also possible to visit these villages by your own on bicycle. Price below are with transport by our local yellow open Songtaew taxi withThai driver (very little english). English speaking guide is subject to availability.

Srisungwan Waterfall, Hotspring, Burmese Temple, Chinese Village (1 Day)

Srisungwan Waterfall has all year round plenty water. Children like to climb up all the steps. In the cold season it is nice to plunge in the Hotspring . The Burmese Temple is build by refugees who settle in the village below. In the Chinese village you can enjoy homemade Guioza and Soup with fresh noodles. The yellow Songtaw Taxi with Thai driver (very little English) will bring you to all these places. Entrance fees, transport with private pickup Taxi is included. Lunch not included.

Tea and Coffee Plantation (Half Day)

The yellow Songtaw Taxi with Thai driver (very little english) will bring you on a small road through deep jungle to the tea and coffee plantation at the foot of Doi Chiang Dao. Breathtaking views at the destination are included.

Birding at DYK

Lung Buk our Thai driver picks you up early morning before dawn and takes you on a challenging dirt road to Den Ya Kat 1400 meters elevation. He does not speak English well but will stop when he spots birds along the road. Highlights in this area are the Hume's Pheasant and the Giant Nuthatch. Permits to enter the Wild Life Sanctuary and lunch are not included.

Birding at Doi Kham Fah

Our english speaking guide picks you up early morning before dawn and drivess you 55 Km to Doi Kham Fah 1800 meters elevation. He will stop when he spots birds along the road and walk with you around the summit area. Highlights in this area are the Hume's Pheasant and the Giant Nuthatch. Permits to enter the national park and lunch are not included.

2 Hours Massage

Relax with an excellent massage. Herbal oils are used to enhance the effect of the massage. 600THB, after 6pm. 800THB

Transfer to and from any Destination in Chiangmai

With our open yellow pick-up taxi 1500THB, after 5pm 1700THB

Local early morning Market

Join Malee on her shopping of fresh goods. Free of charge. Ask for availability and time.

Tuesday Market

Located on the main road in Chiang Dao. Many Hill tribes come to sell and buy their weekly supplies. Bargain Hunters will like to grub through the second hand cloths. Fresh vegetables, fruits and mushrooms are sold by the Hilltribe People. Transfer with the local taxi is 150 THB one way.

Chiang Dao Cave

is just a short walk (1km) away. A guide inside is available for up to 4 people for 200THB.

Thum Pha Plong Monastery

Within walking distance (600M) you get to this beautiful Monastery embedded in the jungle. Hike up over 500 steps to the Pagoda to enjoy the view of virgin jungle surrounding.

Hiking and Birding

Our area has many interesting trails for bird watching and hiking: Nature trail, Fence trail, Gully trail, Smuggler trail, Flag trail, Sleeping lady mountain and Muang Ngai Dam. Have a look at the maps on the kitchen wall. For some challenging treks a GPS app is mandatory. (MapsMe, Locus, Osmand - Map3D)

Mountain Biking

The area also offers many excellent trails for mountain biking. Mountain bikes can be rented for 100THB a day.

Motorbikes can be rented at 250THB per day.

Hot spring

7 km away is a little hot spring. Some concrete tubes are filled with hot sulphuric water. Free of charge.

Malee's Garden

A vast variety of plants and trees grow in our large garden. Many tropical fruits can be found: Papaya, banana, mango, coconut, pineapple, lychees, longan, rambuttan, lime, tangerines, rose apple, tamarinds, star fruit, dragon fruit, custard apple, pomelo, grapes, dates and mulberries. Coffee, tea, cacao, lemongrass and cinnamon are growing as well. Botanists will enjoy over 2000 orchid plants in our garden. There are 800 varietes, mostly Thai species. Some are tiny flowers of just 2mm, other flowering just a single day. If you search well, you find always something blooming. Malee's husband Kurt is a renowned macro photogrpher of orchids. Ask him to show some of his 3D-photographs.

Dhala Pool

Our small pool is named after the surround ginger torch (Dhala in Thai). 5 meters diameter and a depth of 1,1 meters is just big enough for the children to play and to splash i

Star gazing
The meaning of Chiang Dao is the city of the stars. During the cool season October to February the sky is mostly clear. Our big terrasse at the end of our property is a great place for enjoying the stars .

Hike & bike yourself
Routes are not marked and sometimes not even visible! On some routes even a machete is advantageous. Use GPS on your smartphone. We uploaded all major trails in our area. Locus with LoMaps on Android or Maps 3D on Iphone are recommended. We also have detailed maps displayed.
Wat Tham Pha Plong after 600m on the road you reach the temple area, where you climb 500steps to a pagoda midst in the jungle.
Nature Trail 4.5km (+Wat Tham Pakpiang +1km) This is the easiest trail and quite well visible. It starts with a steep 100m ascent, which will be slippery in wet season.
The flags are a real workout. Very steep, the trail is often not visible. Great views at the top.
The secret mountain 12km drive to the trailhead. A day hike with fantastic views. Absolutely secluded. GPS mandatory. Go for a swim at the end.
Hotsprings 7km one way. Bike or hike. There are secluded options through the forest and over the fields.
Chiang Dao 8km one way. Scenic bike or hike over the fields past three ponds, where our big mountain mirrors on the water. A coffee shop in the middle. Some beautiful Thai style villas before you reach the town.
Information We are happy to provide our guests with additional information and maps. Other people please look up the internet.