Colourful Hilltribe Villages dot the forested mountains of  our district, Pang Mapa.  From CAVE LODGE you can easily visit  the Lisu, Lahu, Karen and Shan people. Regular one and multi day trips with licensed guides are available from  the Lodge.  For those with a sense of adventure we can supply maps, advice and a packed lunch so you can explore these friendly villages by yourself.  It's fun to team up with some of our other guests, trek to Karen or Lahu villages and meet the fascinating tribal people.  You can also hire an elephant for 200 Baht/hour or go bamboo rafting. 

The scenery in our region is the most spectacular in Nth Thailand, with white and red limestone peaks rising above forested mountains and deep valleys.  The villagers still live their traditional lifestyles and retain the distinct cultures of their tribe.  

USE OUR DETAILED MAP (See John'sMap) AND VISIT THE LOCAL VILLAGES ON YOUR OWN, OR JOIN  ONE OF OUR REGULAR TREKS.

TREKKING TOURS

 THREE DAY HILLTRIBE TREK: 

Let our local, TAT registered, English speaking guides take you to some of Thailand's remotest Lahu, Shan, Lisu and Karen villages.  Ride elephants & bamboo rafts and explore amazing caves.

  Small group adventures.  We walk 4 to 5 hours a day and stay in friendly villages far away from the over-trekked routes around Chiang Mai and Pai. 

COST:  1700 Baht  includes guide, accommodation and all meals, except breakfast on day 1 and dinner day 3.  Click here for small or private group prices.

Elephant rides - add 200 Baht/ hour.  Bamboo raft - 500 Baht for up to 4 people.

ONE DAY HILLTRIBE TREK AND CAVE: 

Walk from the Lodge to a local Karen village famous for its weaving.  Visit Chedi Cave and another easy long cave with beautiful formations.  Ride one of the Karen people's elephants or a bamboo raft which can take you all the way back to Cave Lodge.

COST:  450 Baht.  Includes expert guide, caving light and helmet, and lunch.  

Click here for small or private group prices. 

Elephant ride - add 200 Baht/ hour.  Bamboo raft - 500 Baht for up to 4 people. 

For group, club and specialist  rates, contact us for full details.  We can organise longer treks of all levels of difficulty to suit your itinerary.  For hard-core trekkers we can arrange the toughest trips available in Thailand!  Our treks can be linked with wilderness, caving, camping and kayaking adventures.