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Itinerary (Chiang Mai-Lisu Lodge-Chiang Mai)

Hills and mountains covered in tropical jungle are home to the Lisu hill tribe and their very own way of life. Experience the tradition of the Lisu during your stay at the award-winning Lisu Lodge and enjoy exciting outdoor activities in the beautiful Mae Taeng Valley.


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Day 1
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CHIANG MAI - LISU LODGE
(-/Lunch/Diner)
08h00 Depart from your hotel in Chiang Mai to Lisu Lodge
09h00: Arrival at the Lisu Lodge, a traditional welcome drink will be served followed by a briefing about the program for a day of adventure. Start the trip with 13 kilometers (8 miles) of cycling to the Elephant Camp. Enjoy an hour of elephant ride through the mountainous jungle scenery down to the river. After a healthy picnic lunch on the bank of the river you will go on an exciting ride, about 45 minutes of white water rafting that takes you a traditional Thai country village. From there you return to Lisu Lodge either by bike or by local truck, whichever way you prefer yourself. On the way back we stop at the traditional Akha village for a chat with the shaman (spirit doctor). Return to Lisu Lodge around 4 p.m. and our Lisu ‘guide’ will take you for a walk through the village. You will start from Ton Lung temple to view the herbal garden then continue visiting some local families with a stop for a cup of tea and a spot of traditional medicine at the shaman’s house. Afterwards visit the cultural centre or so called the ‘museum’ created by the villagers. Inside you will find a collection of typical household items and tools used by the Lisu and Akha mountain tribes. Evening enjoy a Thai dinner with a traditional Lisu dance show. Overnight at Lisu Lodge.
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Day 2
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LISU LODGE - CHIANG MAI
(Breakfast/Lunch/-)
Breakfast at the lodge Morning Take an ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng – about an hour ending up back at Lisu Lodge.
Notes: A second additional 1-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge but as a free activity you are welcome to go cycling by yourself and we will give you a road book of recommended itineraries.
Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch. Then Transfer on a “songtaew” back to to Asian Oasis office in Chiang Mai.
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| ALL PRICES ARE NET INCLUSIVE OF TAX & PER PERSON. THEY ARE IN DOLLARS U.S. |
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Prices are indexed in Thai Bahts. The prices in Dollars US are given only for information purpose.
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JOINT TOUR (Minimum 2 persons. Price per person in sharing twin / double room)
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MINIMUM 2 PERSONS |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
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159 US$ |
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23 US$ |
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Validity:
Our package tour rates are valid from
November 1st 2008 to October 31st 2009
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OUR PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
Roundtrip Join-in Transfer from/to Lisu Lodge by open-air truck (1:7 persons) without Guide. Join-in 2 days 1 nights The Lisu Lodge Experience with English Speaking Guide. Join-in Day tour Lisu Lodge Soft Adventure with English Speaking Guide. Accommodation in non air-conditioned room with electric fan based on half twin-bedded room at Lisu Lodge. Meals as specified. Baggage handling.
OUR PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF:
All airfares as well as airport taxes. Other meals and services than mentioned. Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, etc
Note :
For your information there are 12 Mountain Bikes, 14 Elephants and 7 rubber boats and 9 oxcarts. -- Elephant riding (1 elephant: 2 persons) -- Rafting (1 rubber boat: 4 - 5 persons) - Oxcart (1 cart: 4 persons). - In dry season, white water rafting by rubber boats will be changed into bamboo rafting.
Note :
• Personal information: Healthy and good physical conditions.
Weather condition may impose changes in the program or the cancellation of certain activities.
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