Chiang Mai to Bangkok Umphang Wildlife Explorer
Embark on an adventure through the Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary in Thailand's Tak Province. Enjoy a cultural homestay in the Karen village of Palatha, immersing yourself in traditional lifestyle and cuisine. Witness Asian elephants in their natural jungle habitat, focusing on ethical wildlife observation. Swim in the crystal-clear waters of Thi Lor Su Waterfall and engage in local craftsmanship at the village. Cap off your adventure with an overnight camping experience in the jungle, surrounded by nature’s tranquility, for the perfect blend of cultural immersion and outdoor exploration.
Details
Unique Experiences:
Experience authentic culture with a homestay at the Karen village of Palatha.
Observe the nature and behaviour of elephants in the wild while trekking through the Umphang's lush forests.
Swim at Umphang's claim to fame - Thi Lor Su - Southeast Asia's largest waterfall.
Learn the traditional ways of the Karen people's weaving at their handicraft center.
Experience a night in the wild as you overnight in a tent inside Umphang National Park.
Observe the nature and behaviour of elephants in the wild while trekking through the Umphang's lush forests.
Swim at Umphang's claim to fame - Thi Lor Su - Southeast Asia's largest waterfall.
Learn the traditional ways of the Karen people's weaving at their handicraft center.
Experience a night in the wild as you overnight in a tent inside Umphang National Park.
Trip Length:
6 Days
Participants:
This tour requires a minimum of 2 traverlers to depart. The tour can accommodate up to 16 travelers and is a shared experience.
Physical Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Inclusions:
Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Accommodations: 1 Night at DK hotel or Similar in a Twin Room or Double Room, 2 Nights at Palatha Village in a Homestay, 1 Night at Umphang National Park in a Tent. 1 Night on the Bus - Mae Sot to Bangkok, Transportation: Chiang Mai to Mae Sot by Bus, Mae Sot Bus Station to Your Hotels by Songthaew, Mae Sot to Palatha by Songthaew, Palatath to Umphang by Songthaew, Thi Lor Su Waterfall to Umphang Campsite by Songthaew , Umphang to Mae Sot by Songthaew, Mae Sot to Mae Sot Bus station by Songthaew, Mae Sot to Bangkok by Bus Miscellaneous: English-Speaking Station Guide (Mae Sot to Mae Sot), Umphang National Park Entrance Fee
Accommodations: 1 Night at DK hotel or Similar in a Twin Room or Double Room, 2 Nights at Palatha Village in a Homestay, 1 Night at Umphang National Park in a Tent. 1 Night on the Bus - Mae Sot to Bangkok, Transportation: Chiang Mai to Mae Sot by Bus, Mae Sot Bus Station to Your Hotels by Songthaew, Mae Sot to Palatha by Songthaew, Palatath to Umphang by Songthaew, Thi Lor Su Waterfall to Umphang Campsite by Songthaew , Umphang to Mae Sot by Songthaew, Mae Sot to Mae Sot Bus station by Songthaew, Mae Sot to Bangkok by Bus Miscellaneous: English-Speaking Station Guide (Mae Sot to Mae Sot), Umphang National Park Entrance Fee
Exclusions:
Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
Tips and Gratuities
Compulsory and Peak Season Surcharges
Other transportation and meals other than mentioned in the itinerary
Tips and Gratuities
Compulsory and Peak Season Surcharges
Other transportation and meals other than mentioned in the itinerary
Age Policy:
We do not allow children below 10 years of age. Regardless of age, please carefully contemplate if your child is fit for trekking in the jungle. We cannot guarantee that the guide or the group can accommodate special needs.
Special Information:
Please note that this tour is not available during the rainy season (June to August).
This tour is start from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal and you have to make your way to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 (also known as Chiang Mai Arcade 3) to Mae Sot. Upon arrival at Mae Sot Bus Station, you will be met and welcomed by your local English-speaking guide. And the tour will end at Bangkok's Mo Chit Bus Station in the very early morning. If you are staying in Bangkok, please consider booking accommodation in advance with an early check-in option at your hotel. This way, you'll have a place to rest and freshen up upon arrival.(Standard hotel check-in time is typically at 14:00/check-out time is at 11:00)
This tour is start from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal and you have to make your way to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 (also known as Chiang Mai Arcade 3) to Mae Sot. Upon arrival at Mae Sot Bus Station, you will be met and welcomed by your local English-speaking guide. And the tour will end at Bangkok's Mo Chit Bus Station in the very early morning. If you are staying in Bangkok, please consider booking accommodation in advance with an early check-in option at your hotel. This way, you'll have a place to rest and freshen up upon arrival.(Standard hotel check-in time is typically at 14:00/check-out time is at 11:00)
Map
Itinerary
Day 3: Umphang
Wake up and enjoy a simple breakfast prepared by your host family and then leave into the jungle to begin your search for Thailand's most iconic and animal: the Asian elephant. Go Beyond has partnered with the Mahout Elephant Foundation to support the foundation's mission of relocating elephants back into their natural habitat so you can see these gentle giants in a safe, sustainable, and respectful way. You'll trek through the forest and along the river for a few hours alongside the foundation's mahouts, or elephant caretakers, who will teach you how they track their herd so they can care for them while also respecting their environment.
Depending on where we find the elephants that day, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch box, thoughtfully prepared by your host family, at a scenic waterfall or nestled deeper in the forest. After lunch, you'll trek back to Palatha (around 2 hours depending on where you meet the elephants) and have some free time to shower before meeting at the village's handicraft center to experience a live weaving demonstration and learn how the Karen make their handicrafts. If you want, try to weave something yourself or buy a handicraft as a souvenir from the village shop instead! You'll have some time after the weaving demonstration to walk around and we suggest visiting the village's coffee shop before heading back to your homestay for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Palatha Village in a Homestay
Day 4: Umphang
Wake up and enjoy your host's home cooking as you await your songthaew to take you to today's adventure. You'll be able to leave your luggage at your homestay and we'll provide you with an overnight bag to pack what you need for tonight's camping underneath the stars in Umphang National Park. Our songthaew will take us to the river where we'll board our rafts and start our descent into the forest for a breathtaking experience to appreciate the unspoiled natural beauty of Umphang. When we moor our rafts, our songthaew will be waiting for us to take us to Southeast Asia's largest waterfall: Thi Lor Su. After lunch, we'll spend a couple of hours enjoying the waterfall, taking a refreshing swim in the designated areas, and appreciating its majestic beauty. Don't forget to pack a towel and a swimsuit in your overnight bag!
From Thi Lor Su, we'll take a songthaew to our campsite, arriving before sunset. We'll set up camp next to the pristine Ko Tha waterfall. Your guides will assist with tent setup and prepare dinner over a campfire. Please remember that facilities in the wilderness are basic, so we suggest taking advantage of the nearby waterfall for washing up!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Umphang National Park in a Tent (up to 2 people per tent)
Miscellaneous: English-Speaking Station Guide
Depending on where we find the elephants that day, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch box, thoughtfully prepared by your host family, at a scenic waterfall or nestled deeper in the forest. After lunch, you'll trek back to Palatha (around 2 hours depending on where you meet the elephants) and have some free time to shower before meeting at the village's handicraft center to experience a live weaving demonstration and learn how the Karen make their handicrafts. If you want, try to weave something yourself or buy a handicraft as a souvenir from the village shop instead! You'll have some time after the weaving demonstration to walk around and we suggest visiting the village's coffee shop before heading back to your homestay for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Palatha Village in a Homestay
Day 4: Umphang
Wake up and enjoy your host's home cooking as you await your songthaew to take you to today's adventure. You'll be able to leave your luggage at your homestay and we'll provide you with an overnight bag to pack what you need for tonight's camping underneath the stars in Umphang National Park. Our songthaew will take us to the river where we'll board our rafts and start our descent into the forest for a breathtaking experience to appreciate the unspoiled natural beauty of Umphang. When we moor our rafts, our songthaew will be waiting for us to take us to Southeast Asia's largest waterfall: Thi Lor Su. After lunch, we'll spend a couple of hours enjoying the waterfall, taking a refreshing swim in the designated areas, and appreciating its majestic beauty. Don't forget to pack a towel and a swimsuit in your overnight bag!
From Thi Lor Su, we'll take a songthaew to our campsite, arriving before sunset. We'll set up camp next to the pristine Ko Tha waterfall. Your guides will assist with tent setup and prepare dinner over a campfire. Please remember that facilities in the wilderness are basic, so we suggest taking advantage of the nearby waterfall for washing up!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Umphang National Park in a Tent (up to 2 people per tent)
Miscellaneous: English-Speaking Station Guide
Day 5: Umphang to Mae Sot
Wake up to the sounds of nature and breakfast at the campsite before trekking a few hours through dense forest to return to Palatha village. You'll arrive just before lunch so you can take a shower and freshen up, have a quick lunch, pick up your luggage, and then hop on the songthaew for the long (and curvy) road back to Mae Sot.
Upon arrival in Mae Sot, you'll enjoy a nice dinner at a local restaurant. Then transfer you to Mae Sot Bus station for your overnight bus to Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: Umphang to Mae Sot by Songtheaw, Mae Sot to Mae Sot Bus Station by Songthaew, Mae Sot to Bangkok by Bus
Upon arrival in Mae Sot, you'll enjoy a nice dinner at a local restaurant. Then transfer you to Mae Sot Bus station for your overnight bus to Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: Umphang to Mae Sot by Songtheaw, Mae Sot to Mae Sot Bus Station by Songthaew, Mae Sot to Bangkok by Bus
Day 6: Bangkok
You will arrive at Bangkok's Mo Chit Bus Station in the very early morning. If you are staying in Bangkok, you may wish to book an early check-in at your hotel so that you have a place to rest after your early arrival.
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