Elephant Life Experience in Mae Taman Valle, Mae Tang District. Tourist can learn how to feed your own elephant and be the Mahout. The first task will be to get to know your elephant, by bathing them in the river. Continue with a basic lesson of elephant training techniques including elephant commands in a special dialect of the Karen Language. Once this has been mastered. You are off for Ride through the Jungle with your own elephant to practice your skills. On your return to the lodge, you can relax with refreshments on the balcony, during which time there is a demonstration of elephant artists creating their own masterpieces.
You also have the opportunity to visit the Mahout’s living area (to your interest) before saying farewell to your elephant and returning to the resort.
For visiting please contact in advance, Tel: 0 5385 1877 or E-mail: nopawank@gmail.com
Thailand’s hospital doors are always open and welcome all visitors, whether in need of an immediate operation to treat a serious illness, after some dental or cosmetic work to beautify your features, or just after a comprehensive routine check-up to reassure your general well-being and health condition. The list of hospital in Chiang Mai are as follow:
1. Central Chiang Mai Memorial Hospital
186/2 Tambon Chang Khlan, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: 0 5381 9333
Fax: 0 5327 1624
2. Chiang Mai Ram Hospital
8 Boonruanggrit Road, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: 0 5322 4861, 0 5322 4871
Fax: 0 5322 4880
Website: www.chiangmairam.com
3. Lanna Hospital
1 Sukkasem Road, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: 0 5335 7234
Fax: 0 5340 8432
Website: www.lanna-hospital.com
4. McCormick Hospital
133 Kaeo Nawarat Road, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel: 0 5326 2200-19
Fax: 0 5324 1177
Website: www.mccormick.in.th
Cooking classes in Chiang Mai
Thai cooking classes are a delight and great fun. An increasing number of foreign tourists join Thai cooking classes to learn new skills that can be used at home.
Chiang Mai Cookery School
Mun Mueang Road, Amphoe Mueang, Chiang Mai 50180
Tel. 0 5320 6388 Fax: 0 5320 6387.
The school offers one-two- or three-day cooking classes in English. Recipes include northern specialties, and students will get hands-on experience with kitchen tools. Classes include northern-style lunch, where students will learn the etiquette of eating at the unique khan toke table.
Air’ s Thai Culinary Kitchen
9/1 Nong Prateep Rd., T.Nong Pakrung, Muang District, Chiang Mai 50000
Tel : 0 5324 9326-7
Fax : 0 5324 9328
Email : sales@airthaikitchen.com
Website : www.airthaikitchen.com
Air’s Thai Culinary Kitchen was established in 2004 by Mr. Chanrat ‘Air’ Karatna. Air was inspired to help visitors learn Thai cooking so that tourists could learn how to cook their favorite delicious Thai foods when they returned to their own countries. The kitchen classroom of Air’s Thai Culinary Kitchen is surrounded by herb and spice gardens that you will pick and use in the course making the learning of Thai cooking a truly unique experience.
Cooking Classes at Hotels in Chiang Mai
Amari Rincome
Tel : 0 5322 1044
Chiang Mai Hills
Tel : 0 5321 0030
Chiang Mai Plaza
Tel : 0 5327 0036
Empress Chiang Mai
Tel : 0 5327 2467
City Inn
Tel : 0 5327 0710
Holiday Inn Chiang Mai
Tel : 0 5322 0100
Imperial Mae Ping
Tel : 0 5327 0160
Lotus Pang Suan Kaew
Tel : 0 5322 4333
Novotel Chiang Mai
Tel : 0 5322 5500
Suriwong Zenith
Tel : 0 5327 0051
Westin Chiang Mai
Tel : 0 5327 5300
Chiang Rai Golden Triangle
Tel : 0 5377 7001
Baan Boran
Tel : 0 5378 4084
Wangcome
Tel : 0 5371 1811
Many hill tribe villages living in the area of Doi Inthanon National Park always welcome visitors who would like to visit and study their culture and lifestyles.
There are two hill tribes-Hmong and Karen living in the Doi Inthanon National Park area for generations. Visitors are welcome to visit the villagers at Ban Hmong Khun Klang, Ban Karen, Pa Bong Pieng, Pha Mon, and Mae Klang Lueang, in order to learn about their lifestyle. Interesting activities are visiting the rice fields along the hills and drinking tasty fresh coffee.
To visit the villages, please contact the National Park's office in advance at Tel: 08 1881 7346.
Travel along Kok River (Route: Tha Ton – Chiang Rai)
Tha Ton is a village along the Kok riverside, 24 km. north of Amphoe Fang, Chiang Mai. Attractions along the route: Phra That Sub Fang, many tribal villages near the river and hot spring. Either long-tailed boat or bamboo house rafts with pilot is available for travelling. For more information, please contact Ban Tha Ton Boat Club Tel: 0 5345 9427 or rafting which takes 3 days 2 nights at Thip Travel Tel: 0 5345 9312, Tha Ton Tour Tel: 0 5337 3141. There are 4-5 resorts and guesthouses at Tha Ton and also in Amphoe Fang.
Wellness and Spa
An increasing number of people today are health conscious. To cater for them a number of wellness centers and spas have sprung up both in city and in the surrounding countryside. There are stress relief services such as traditional Thai massage, Swedish, shiatsu and aromatherapy massages, in spas in the city and in resorts. For further information please contact TAT Northern Office: Region 1 Tel. 0 5324 8604 or 0 5324 8607 or the Thai Lanna Spa Association Tel. 0 5329 8220 – 3 ext. 302 or 216 www.thailannaspa.org email: info@thailannaspa.org.
Alternatively, it is possible to achieve freedom from routine and mundane life by finding your inner path through either yoga or meditation lessons. Take time to heal your body, mind, soul and spirit and let time stand still. Many tourists and locals have found the practice extremely beneficial and awakening. Contact Mahachulalongkorn Rajaviddhayalai Tel. 0 5327 8967 Wat Ram Poeng Tel. 0 5327 8620, Hatha Yoga Center Tel. 0 5327 1555 www.hathayogachiangmai.com, Tai Chi Chuan www.taichithailand.com, or Srivali Center www.srivalicenter.com.
Bungy jumping
For an adrenaline rush, try Bungy Jumping. The company in Chiang Mai operates in accordance with New Zealand standards. It is a fully licensed and insured company. Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Call 0 5329 8442 or 08 1885 1912.
Take a course in rock climbing on the best rock climbing wall in Thailand under the care of expert instructors. For further information please contact any licensed travel agent or TAT Northern Office: Region 1 Tel. 0 5324 8604 or 0 5324 8607
Go-karts
Enjoy the speed of go-karting at 254 moo 8, Hang Dong District. Four types of rides are available, ranging from beginners to competition models. For further information please contact Tel. 0 5343 0059 – 60
Sight Seeing from the air
An alternative way to get a bird's eye view of Chiang Mai is to board a Microlight aircraft or take a balloon flight to see the city and the surrounding countryside. For further information please contact Chiang Mai Sky Adventure Tel. 0 5386 8460 or 0 1993 6861 www.skyadventures.info or Oriental Balloon Flights Tel. 0 5339 8609, 0 5339 8819 or 0 7186 8224 www.orientalballoonflights.com
Transfer tourists to the Wat Sri Khong’s boat landing,Then tourists are given a brief about the historical background of the boat.The river cruise offers lively picturesque of several historical places along the riverbanks, such as:a white chedi that locals call Gew in front of the municipality,a girdered-footbridge sapan the river between the oldest trader community of Wat Gate and Warorot Market,The Chiang Mai’s oldest shopping center.The Chang pier(where hundreds of elephants were used to haul logs from the river in the old days),site of the first city’s : First bridge, First Christian church, First post office, and many more attractions including lifestyles of the local people who lived along the both sides of the river. During the trip,the tourists can be experience the atmosphere of the past, learn the story of the banks of the river, hear some of the clever fishing techniques of local fishermen, and see pictures from a century ago until the present, all explained by staff who specialized in this field. The trip takes between an half-hours to two hours. Delicious desserts shall be served for free during a short break and relax at the Scorpion-Tailed boat village set in tropical fruits garden by riverside. Tel. 66-53-260299 Fax. 66-53-245888 Mobile. 01-9609398, 01-9510791 or www.scorpiontailed.com
Experience the rugged terrain of Chiang Mai on an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), imported 4-wheel motorbikes.The tour offers daily treks. Call 0 5393 9113 or visit IMAC ATV Tours start at km. 10 Mae Rim – Samoeng Road. (near the Mae Sa Elephant Camp).
An increasing number of travel agents provide full-day cycling tours to several interesting destinations. Chiang Mai's mountainous terrain and scenic destinations make the province perfect for both cycling and mountain biking. Many tour companies offer biking tour programmes that include guides, food and overnight equipment. The tours usually head north from the 700 Years Stadium through the Mae Sa Valley. Alternatively, it is possible to experience the scenery along Mae Ping River, which flows peacefully through villages, past old temples, farms and fields of rice. For those who are serious about cycling, a longer route to Chiang Rai is available which includes visits to small villages of Lahu, Lisu and Akha hilltribes. For further information please contact any licensed travel agent or TAT Northern Office: Region 1 Tel. 0 5324 8604 or 0 5324 8607.
Watch trained elephants at work and at play. See how the mahouts communicate with their charges so that you can feel the close relationship between human and animal. You can also ride an elephant into the forest where you can enjoy being close to nature. For further information contact Mae Sa Elephant Camp Tel. 0 5320 6247 – 8 Pong Yang Elephant Camp Tel. 0 5321 5943 Mae Taeng Elephant Camp Tel. 0 5327 1680 Taeng Dao Elephant Camp Tel. 0 5329 8553 Mae Ping Elephant Camp Tel. 0 5396 0532 Mae Ta Man Elephants Tel. 0 5329 7060.
Ecotourism is to travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.In Chiang Mai has many eco tourism routes as the following :
The Royal Project Foundation Routes ; Doi Inthanon – Hang Dong – Mae Sapok
Out from the city on the way to Doi Inthanon. Before you reach the Royal Agricultural Station Inthanon, you can visit the Karten at Sop Hard Village and Monhg at Khun Klang Village.The Rayal Agricultural Station inthanon the do the reserch on flora , fruits, vegetables and rain bow trough fish.
Royal Project Development Center Khun Wang is famous in planting the chrysanthemum , that can see all year long.Along the road you will see the junctrion that connects to Mae Wang, if you turn right will bring you to Royal Project Development Center Mae Sapok that reserch the colorful anthurium.Mae Sapok has a small sized waterfall, originated from Mae Sapok River, situated in the area of Mae Sapok Royal Project, Ban Mae Sapok, Tambol Mae Win, Mae Wang Sub-district, Sanpatong District of Chiang Mai Province.
Start this classic driving route at Chiang Mai on Highway 108. Just before reaching Chom Thong district, turn right and head up on the winding road to Inthanon Mountain. On the way can visit a village which are famed for their hill tribe culture, Baan Sop Hat and Khun Klang villages. At the Inthanon Royal Project Research Station, feast your eyes on gerbera, chrysanthemums (na-wua), Inthanon Lady’s Slipper orchids and paphiopedilum in full bloom. The night at Inthanon National Park could be close to zero degrees Celsius or even under if it is in winter time. This hillside road continues to Royal Project Development Khun Wang where are beds of chrysanthemums.Continue on the road will reach Royal Project Development Spok where adds to the feast of glorious colors.
Route Nong Keaw – Ang Khang – Mok Jam – Huai Luk
Started from Chiang Mai city go along on main Road.no 107 (Chiang Mai – Fang) pass Chiang Dao, then rech Muang Ngai intersection, turn left.Go along Arunothai Village will reach the Royal Project Development Nong Khieo a culture buffs where the Muser, the Lisu, the Akha and three more tribes live. After that continue along the road to The agricultural project station Doi Ang Khang is the most popular route during winter, the trip to the far north of Chiang Mai takes you to the Royal Project site at Ang Khang. Back in the 1960s, deforestation had denuded the hills, paving the way for the cultivation of deadly opium poppies. The Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station was set up in 1969 to persuade the hill tribes to stop growing poppy and switch to alternative crops. Today the hill station has become a treasure trove of beautiful flowers, cold-climate fruits and vegetables. City dwellers flock to Ang Khang and rub shoulders with the tribal folk. After that can visit Royal Project Development Mok Cham in Mae Ai District. Here you can visit the 8 hill tribes that do cold – climate agricultural. On the highway no.107 to Chiang Mai at km95, can find a place somewhere to picnic near the reservoir and soak in the serenity while you tuck in Huai Luk Royal Project Development Centre here you can taste Pure Arabica which is the pride of this place.
In addition , there are many eco tourism routes in Chiang Mai as the following :
Bee Conservation Center 1
Located on the main roda no.108 Tel . 0 5343 1262.In the bees colony you can partyicipate in may activities such as : the staep to take care for the bees untill collecting the honey.
Royal Project Resercher
Located on Doi Jon Luang Temple, Mae Na Jon, Maejam Tel . 0 5343 2275 – 6 Here you can taste the original fresh coffe admist the fresh air on the mountain. Mae Rim – Mae Jo Route
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden
Situated on road no.1096 .Here you can find several plants in a big glass garden.Located in Mae Ram, Mae Rim. Tel . 0 5329 8717.
Agricultural Center, Mae Jo University
On the road no. 1001 (Sasai-Maejo-Proaw), here you can visit planting techneque by the Department of Agricultural.Tel . 0 5387 8038
Fruits Orchard in chiang Mai
Wiang Khan Orange Orchard is the Royal Project at Bann Nong Yao, Mae Son, Fang district.The entrance fee is 100 b./person and the suitable time is during December-February.Tel. 0 5388 3641 / 0 1111 1138. 13 coins Orange Orchard located in Mae Soon, Fang District.Here open 08.00-17.00 and the admission is free.the best time to visit is December-February.Tel . 0 1783 7081, 0 5345 7132, 0 1046 6261, 0 5342 6569 Rai Jun Jan (Jujoob) lacated in Mae ngon, Fang.The entrance is free.The suitate time is during September-february.Tel . 0 5338 2333, 0 5334 6111, 0 1952 3111 Tanatorn Orange Orchard located in Mae Soon, Fang District.Tel . 0 5334 6554 email : tanatorn@hotmail.comIn Chiang Mai also have others touristict Eco tourism that grows crops on cultural trial include : temperate fruits,vegetables, cut flowers (gladiolus, chrysanthem-um, carnation, lily etc.), ferns, coffee, tea, shiitake mushrooms, strawberries,passion fruit guava, herbs,potatoes,legumes, cereals, dired flowers and fast growing species of forest trees. As the following ;
High Land Development Project Mae Jon LuangTel . 0 5343 2207
Royal Project Development Center Mae Hae in Mae Na Jon, Mae Cham, Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5321 1489
Royal Project Development Center Nong Hoyin old Baan Nong Hoy in Mae Ran, Mae Rim Tel. 0 5393 3173, 0 5387 9418
Royal Project Development Center Wat Chanat Baan Den, Moo 3 Baan Wat Chan, Mae Cham Tel. 0 5321 6433
Royal Agricultural Station Inthanonlocated in Baan Khun Klang,Chom Thong Tel. 0 5326 8567, 0 5326 8558#11
Royal Project Development Center Mae Tooon Baan Mae Too, Salle, Hod District Tel. 0 5321 0935
Royal Project Development Center Mae Paein Baan Mae Pae, Samoueng Nuea Tel. 0 1980 1353
Royal Project Development Center Mae Sa Maiin Baan Mae Sa Mai, Pong Yaeng Mae Rim Tel. 0 9851 9922
Royal Project Development Center Mae Lodin Baan Mae Lod, Sop Peang, Mae Teang - Royal Project Development Center
Mae Ta Nuea in Moo 3 Baan Huay Bong, Ta Nuea, King Ampore Mae-on Tel. 0 7173 9023
Royal Project Development Center Mon Ngoain Baan Mon Ngoa Moo 5, Muang Kai, Mae Taeng
Royal Project Development Center Gae Noiin Baan Gae Noi, Muang Na, Chiang Dao
Royal Project Development Center Huay Seawin Baan huay Seaw, Baan Pong, Hang Dong Tel. 0 5324 8425
Royal Project Development Center Baan Huay Som Poiat Moo 8 Doi keaw, Chom Tong Tel. 0 1951 9711
Royal Project Development Center Huay Lukein Ban Huay Luke, Ping Kong, Chiang Dao
Royal Project Development Center Nong Keawin Baan Mai Samakkee-Nong Keaw, Muang Na, Chiang Dao
Royal Project Development Center Khun Paein Baan Khun Pae Moo 2 , Chom Tong
Royal Project Development Center Khun Wangin Baan Khun Wang Moo 12 Mae Win, Mea wang
Royal Project Development Center Teen Tokin Moo 8 Baan Pang Pueng, Huay Keaw, Khing Ampore Mae-on Te. 0 5322 8524
Royal Project Development Center Toung Laoin Baan Pa Lao Samoeng Tai, Samoeng
Royal Project Development Center Tung Reangin Baan Mae Khaninn Nuea, Baan Pong, Hang dong
Royal Project Development Center Tung Luangin Mae Win, Mae Wang Tel. 0 5324 8061
Royal Project Development Center Pa Meiangin moo 1, Ban Pang Bong, Tep Saded, Doi Saked
Royal Project Development Center Pang Ongin Baan Pang Ong, Mae Suk, Mae Cham Tel. 0 5322 9625
The Sky Experience Tour by The Spirit of Chiang Mai
There are 3 interesting programs as following:
NO.1 PROGRAM08.00 - 12.00 PICK YOU UP AT HOTEL , VISIT ORCHID FARM AFTER THAT GO TO ELEPHANT SAFARI THERE ARE ELEPHANT AMAZING SHOWS AND ENJOY ELEPHANT RIDING,after that enjoy ox-cart riding.
12.00-13.00 LUNCH BUFFET BREAK
13.00 - 14.00 the tourist ENJOY BAMBOO RAFTING IN MAE –NAM TANG RIVER
14.00 - 17.00 TRANSPORT TO PRIVATE AIRPLANE ( LANDING FIELD) FOR SIGHTSEEING ON THE AIRPLANE. THE SKY EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEVER FOR GET. SIGHTSEEING FROM PRIVATE AIRPLANE OVER THE TOP VIEW OF CHIANGMAI CITY REGIONS.THE TOURIST CAN TAKE A PHOTO COVER AROUND OF THE CITY WHERE ARE BEAUTIFUL ALL FIGHT. ( WE CAN MAKE YOUR DREAM COME TRUE.) AND THIS PROGRAM NEVER HAVE BEEN IN THAILAND.
NO.2 PROGRAM
08.00 – 12.00 PIC YOU UP AT HOTEL FOR VISIT WAT PRATHAT DOI SUTEP OR SUTEP TEMPLE THE FAMOUS TEMPLE ON THE TOP OF MOUNTAIN AND GOLDEN PAGODA (HIGHT OVER 1,000 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL ) AFTER THAT VISIT THE KING ROYAL PACE PHUPING RAJANIVET .LOCATED FUTURE UP THE MOUNTAIN ABOUT 6 KM.FROM DOISUTEP TEMPLE.
12.00- 13.00 LUNCH BUFFET BREAK AT CHIANGMAI CITY
13.00 - 15.00 VISIT MOOBAN - BORSANG SANKAMPANG DISTRICT THE FAMOUS IN HOME INDUSTRY, SILK , LAQUERWARE ,SILVER WARE , TEAK WOOD ,CARVING , LEATHER , JEWELRY ,ETC.
15.00 - 17.00 TRANSPORT TO PRIVATE AIRPLANE ( LANDING FIELD) FOR SIGHTSEEING ON THE PRIVATE AIRPLANE.
THE SKY EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEVER FOR GET.SIGHTSEEING FROM PRIVATE AIRPLANE OVER THE TOP VIEW OF CHIANGMAI CITY REGIONS.THE TOURIST CAN TAKE A PHOTO COVER AROUND OF THE CITY WHERE ARE BEAUTIFUL ALL FIGHT. ( WE CAN MAKE YOUR DREAM COME TRUE.) AND THIS PROGRAM NEVER HAVE BEEN IN THAILAND.
NO 3. PROGRAM
0800 - 10.30 TRANSPORT TO PRIVATE AIRPLANE ( LANDING FIELD) FOR SIGHTSEEING ON THE PRIVATE AIRPLANE.
THE SKY EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEVER FOR GET. SIGHTSEEING FROM PRIVATE AIRPLANE OVER THE TOP VIEW OF CHIANGMAI CITY REGIONS. YOUCAN TAKE A PHOTO COVER AROUND OF THE CITY WHERE ARE BEAUTIFUL ALL FIGHT. ( WE CAN MAKE YOUR DREAM COME TRUE.) AND THIS PROGRAM NEVER HAVE BEEN IN THAILAND.
10.30- 12.00 VISIT MOOBAN - BORSANG SANKAMPANG DISTRICT THE FAMOUS IN HOME INDUSTRY, SILK , AQUERWARE ,SILVER WARE , TEAK WOOD ,CARVING , LEATHER , JEWELRY ,ETC.
12.00 -13.00 LUNCH BUFFET BREAK
13.00 - 17.00 TRASPORT TOVISIT MAE KAMPONG HOME STAY HIGHTLAND VILLAGE 1,300 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL. THE VILLAGE OF BAN MAE KAMPONG STAND AS A FINE EXSAMPLES OF EC0 – TOURIST HOME STAY PROJECT HAS BEEN USED TO PROMOTE.SUCCESSFULLY ENVIROMENTAL ERS IN UNDERSTANDING AND EDUCATE VILLAGOUSERVATION METHODS,HELPING TO PRESERVE THE ABUDANCE OF BIO-DIVERSITY AND OFFERING VISTORS OF AN INSIGHT INTO THE CULTURE AND UNIQUE LIFESTYLE OF THE LOCAL PEOPLE.WHILST ROVIDING THE VILLAGERS WITH A GOOD SOURCE OF IN COME.BAN MAE KAMPONG IS AN IDAL DESTIUATION FOR ANYONE SEEKING BOTH GREATER CULTURAL AND ENVIROMENTAL A WARENESS OF NORTHERN THAI LAND AS WELL AS THE UNSPOILED BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SIDE.
MONLAN MOUNTAIN HIGHT OVER 1,400 METERS ABOVE SEA LEVEL. IT IS THE VIEW POINT THREE PROVINCE ( CHIANGMAI , LAMPHOON AND LAMPANG) IN THE MIDDLE OF DESEMBER EVERY YEARS THIS ALL MOUNTAIN THERE ARE BEAUTIFUL THE PINK FLOWER NAME PHA-YA SAU- KRONG OR SAKURA THAILAND. IT IS GOOD REMEMBER FOR THE TOURIST WHEN TO SEE.
19.00 - 21.00 EVERY PROGRAM (N0.1- NO.3) THERE ARE KHUNTOKE DINNER THE FAMOUS FOOD
OF NORTHERN THAILAND AND OLD CULTURAL SHOWS . EVERY PROGRAM WE ARE ONLY V.I.P. SERVICE ,START PICK YOU UP AT YOUR HOTEL UNTIL FINIST PROGRAME.
Call for more informations at The Spirit of Chiang Mai 0 5332 7171, 08 1595 2842 or visit http://www.thespiritofchiangmai.com
Bird Watching
Chiang Mai This northern capital is on important bird watching destination. Endowed with rich natural habitats, Chiang Mai has much to offer bird lovers. The forests, perfect wildlife sanctuaries, are good observation spots for bird watching. Doi Inthanon, The highest peak in Thailand at 2,565 metres above sea level, froms the southernly end of the Himalayan range and provides a home for 364 species of birds, many of them not seen elsewhere in the country. The best time for bird watching is from November to February. For further information please contact any licensed travel agent or TAT Northern Office: Region 1 Tel. 0 5324 8604 or 0 5324 8607
Trekking in Chiang Mai
Trekking is a popular activity with both Thai and foreign tourists. Most treks go into the mountainous northern areas, which are home to various hill tribes. Chiang Mai offers unique opportunities for the adventurous. Lush hills and virgin forests are scenic backdrops that will make your trekking by foot or on elephant back truly memorable.
The best trails are found in Doi Inthanon National Park where over 360 bird species, spectacular butterflies, wildlife, orchids and other distinct flora vie for the hiker's attention. Within the national park, there are beautiful Siriphum and Chedi waterfalls. The Army Pack Division Headquarters on Chotana Road in Mae Rim District offers camping trips and horseback riding along with basic jungle survival skills training. Contact 0 5329 7478 ext 205.
Moreover, Huay Nam Dang National Park, Chiang Dao National Park and other National Parks in Chiang Mai where a wide variety of orchids and other flowers can be seen as well as animals and birds. The whole package may include trekking on foot, bamboo rafting, whitewater rafting or kayaking, an oxcart or elephant ride and an overnight stay in a hill tribe village. For further information please contact any licensed travel agent or TAT Northern Office: Region 1 Tel. 0 5324 8604 or 0 5324 8607.
Chiang Mai provides good opportunities for rafting using bamboo or rubber rafts, as there are many rivers and streams flowing through lush forests and hill tribe settlements in the province. For example, Rafting down the Mae Chaem through Ob Luang George in inflatable boats is available through Mae Sot Travel. Another challenging route is the Mae Tuen in Omkoi District, where the river rushes through virgin forests to end at the Pha Dam Waterfall. No rubber raft is available at the site, so it’s best to book a trip with a tour agen in Chiang Mai. For further information please contact any licensed travel agent or TAT Northern Office: Region 1 Tel. 0 5324 8604 or 0 5324 8607.
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