Lisu Lodge: Hill Tribe Adventure

Day One: LISU LODGE – LAHU OUTPOST

You will arrive at the Lisu Lodge around 9 a.m. After discussing the itinerary, you will be driven in a pick-up truck to the starting point near Pha Mieng. From here, we will hike (90 minutes) along a jungle trail and stop at the remote village of Hmong Pha Mieng (90 minutes) to visit the inhabitants of this small hill-tribe village.

There you will be able to enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest. Then, we will make our way to the top of the mountain (90 minutes) where the Red Lahu Village of Pha Daeng is located.  We will continue walking along the mountain ridge to the Lahu village of Kup Kap (60 minutes).  From that high vantage point, there is  a spectacular view of the Mae Taeng district and Chiang Mai city.  Beyond the mountain peaks to the west lies Myanmar (Burma). 

You will have dinner and stay overnight at Lahu Outpost, which is modeled on a traditional Lahu house. Basic facilities and amenities such as Western-style toilets and a communal shower, mattresses, pillows, bed linen, blankets, towels and mosquito nets are provided.

Day Two: LAHU OUTPOST – LISU LODGE

After an early breakfast, we will hike down a steep jungle path (90 minutes) passing the Huay Sadharn waterfall. This brings us to the point where you will take an elephant ride and wend your way back downstream. A picnic lunch will be served on the riverbank. Then we will go rafting down the river for another 45 minutes.

Following this exciting ride in an inflatable raft, you will be driven to the Lisu Lodge. Upon arrival, you will be met by your host, a Lisu villager, who will take you to a herbal garden at Ton Lung temple. You will continue touring the village on foot and stop for a cup of tea at the home of the village shaman to chat with this spiritual doctor who is eager to share his knowledge about traditional medicines and the Lisu faith.

After lunch, you will visit the village cultural center where you will find a collection of typical household items and tools used by the Lisu and Akha mountain tribes. You will spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

At dinner, you can enjoy a variety of delicious Thai and local dishes, followed by folk dancing by Lisu villagers. Stay overnight at Lisu Lodge

Day Three: LISU LODGE – AKHA OUTPOST                                                

Today, after breakfast, you are free to choose an activity that suits your interest, including

• A guided cycling tour around the Lisu village
• A steam bath
• A traditional massage
• An ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng

Note: A second additional one-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge but you are welcome to go cycling by yourself. We will give you a road map with recommended routes.

Later we will depart from the Lisu Lodge for a Palong village in Chiang Dao. A tasty picnic lunch will be provided en route.  From the village, we will hike up the mountains (3 hours) to the Akha Outpost. Set on a mountain top, this Akha village offers a stunning view of the valley and the cascading mountains, stretching into Myanmar (Burma) and Laos.

Dinner will be provided at the Akha Outpost, where you will stay overnight. Basic facilities and amenities such as Western-style toilets and a communal shower, mattresses, pillows, bed linen, blankets, towels, and mosquito nets are provided.

Day Four: AKHA OUTPOST – KHUM LANNA                                        

Today we will hike down the mountain, stopping at another Akha village, where a driver will pick you up for the short drive to Khum Lanna. Upon arrival, your local Lanna staff will greet you with a refreshing welcoming drink (herbal tea or fruit juice from our garden). To help you ease into the surroundings, you will be provided with a traditional Thai farmer’s shirts to wear during your stay.

In the late morning, you will have the opportunity to exercise your cooking skills by making steamed sticky rice.  Afterwards, you will be invited to take a casual walk around Khum Lanna’s organic garden where a variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs are grown. Our chef will show you how to collect the ingredients for your cooking class in the late afternoon.

• A guided cycling tour around the beautiful countryside of Khum Lanna
• A class of creative fruit (or vegetable) carving
• A local herbal steam bath to rejuvenate your body
• A therapeutic hot-pressed herbal massage

Note: A second additional one-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge but you are welcome to go cycling by yourself.

In the late afternoon, you will be introduced to the secrets of Thai cooking with an experienced Thai chef who will teach you how to cook simple authentic Thai dishes. Additionally, your host will teach you simple Thai words that you may use when shopping at a local market the following day.  

In the evening you will  enjoy the fruits of your labors with a full four- course Thai dinner with your host and friends. After that, from a campfire in the garden, you will be able to look up the star filled night sky. Stay overnight at Khum Lanna

Day Five: KHUM LANNA                                                                               

Your coffee/tea will be brought to your room as your wake-up call in the early morning. You will start the day with a sunrise cycling trip along a rural country road to visit a village market. With the help of your guide you may buy local biscuits and garlands to offer to the monks during a visit to a temple. Then you take a short walk to a local hardware shop that sells farm tools, supplies and rice seed. Chat with the owner (also a farmer) and learn more about the history of Thai rice and different species and properties of rice.  

On the way back, pay a visit to a Buddhist temple where a respected Buddha image is enshrined under a sacred tree. Continue cycling along a scenic route of canals and rice fields.

Upon your return, a Lanna-style breakfast awaits you at the riverside. After that you will cycle around the village. After stopping to see the fascinating accumulation of beehives on the sacred tree at the Ban Nam Phrae community, you will find out why there is a need for bees and the reasons for their conservation. You will continue cycling to the ancient town of Wiang Phrao Wung Hin, where you will visit a temple to see Phra Chao Lan Tong, the most significant Buddha image in the Phrao district. Another stop will be at the temple of Tham Dork Kum, where you will have the opportunity to admire various Buddha stucco figures and a large reclining Buddha.

A picnic lunch will be provided on an orchard hill overlooking the entire Phrao valley and Khum Lanna. Thereafter you will return to Khum Lanna for refreshments. 

Day One: LISU LODGE – LAHU OUTPOST

You will arrive at the Lisu Lodge around 9 a.m. After discussing your itinerary, we will be driven in a pick-up truck to the starting point near Pha Mieng. We will hike (90 minutes) along a jungle trail and stop at the remote village of Hmong Pha Mieng (90 minutes) to visit the inhabitants of this small hill-tribe village.

There we will enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest. Then, you will make your way to the top of the mountain (90 minutes) where the Red Lahu Village of Pha Daeng is located.  We will continue walking along the mountain ridge to the Lahu village of Kup Kap (60 minutes). From that high vantage point, we will have a spectacular view of the Mae Taeng district and Chiang Mai city.  Beyond the mountain peaks to the west lies Myanmar (Burma).

We will have dinner and stay overnight at Lahu Outpost, which is modeled on a traditional Lahu house. Basic facilities and amenities such as Western-style toilets and a communal shower, mattresses, pillows, bed linen, blankets, towels and mosquito nets are provided.

Day Two: LAHU OUTPOST – LISU LODGE

After an early breakfast, we will hike down a steep jungle path (90 minutes) passing the Huay Sadharn waterfall. This brings us to the point where you will take an elephant ride and wend your way back downstream. A picnic lunch will be served on riverbank. Then we will go rafting down the river for another 45 minutes.

Following this exciting ride in an inflatable raft, you will be driven to Lisu Lodge. Upon arrival, you will be met by your host, a Lisu villager, who will take you to a herbal garden at Ton Lung temple. You will continue touring the village on foot and stop for a cup of tea at the home of the village shaman to chat with this spiritual doctor who is eager to share his knowledge about traditional medicines and the Lisu faith. After lunch, you will visit the village cultural centre where you will find a collection of typical household items and tools used by the Lisu and Akha mountain tribes.

Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. At dinner, enjoy a variety of delicious Thai and local dishes, followed by folk dancing by Lisu villagers.  Stay overnight at Lisu Lodge 

Day Three: LISU LODGE – KHUM LANNA

Today, after breakfast, you are free to choose an activity that suits your interest, including

• A guided cycling tour around the Lisu village
• A steam bath
• A traditional massage
• An ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng

Note: A second additional one-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge, but you are welcome to go cycling by yourself. We will give you a road map with recommended routes.

After that, you will be driven to Chiang Dao and the ethnic Karen village, stopping for lunch on the way. From there, we will hike through the tropical forest (two hours) to a Lahu village. After a tour on foot of the village, you will be transferred to Khum Lanna. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink upon your arrival at Khum Lanna. After a short rest, your host will take you to the kitchen where you will learn about Thai cooking ingredients and how to cook four authentic Thai dishes. Enjoy the fruits of your labors with a full four-course Thai dinner, with your host and friends. Stay overnight at Khum Lanna

Day Four: Khum Lanna

Your coffee/tea will be brought to your room as your wake-up call in the early morning. You will start the day with a sunrise cycling trip along a rural country road to visit a village market. With the help of your guide you may buy local biscuits and garlands to offer to the monks during a visit to a temple. Then you take a short walk to a local hardware shop that sells farm tools, supplies and rice seed. Chat with the owner (also a farmer) and learn more about the history of Thai rice and different species and properties of rice.

On the way back, you will pay a visit to a Buddhist temple where a respected Buddha image is enshrined under a sacred tree. Continue cycling along a scenic route of canals and rice fields. Upon your return, a Lanna-style breakfast  awaits you at the riverside. Then, you will have a chance to exercise your cooking skills by making steamed sticky rice. Later, guided by your host, you will take a casual walk around Khum Lanna’s organic garden where a variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs are grown. Your lunch will include a Lanna country-style barbeque, steamed sticky rice and other delicious Thai dishes.

In the afternoon, you have a variety of fun and relaxing activities to choose from, such as

• A guided cycling tour around the beautiful countryside of Khum Lanna
• A class of creative fruit (or vegetable) carving
• A local herbal steam bath to rejuvenate your body

• A therapeutic hot-pressed herbal massage

Note: A second additional one-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge but you are welcome to go cycling by yourself. We will give you a road map with recommended routes.

Day One: LISU LODGE – LAHU OUTPOST

You arrive at the Lisu Lodge around 9 a.m. After discussing the itinerary, you will be driven in a pick-up truck to the starting point near Pha Mieng. You will hike (90 minutes) along a jungle trail and stop at the remote village of Hmong Pha Mieng (90 minutes) to visit the inhabitants of this small hill tribe village. There you will enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest. Then, you will make your way to the top of the mountain (90 minutes) to the Red Lahu Village of Pha Daeng.  You will continue walking along the mountain ridge to the Lahu village of Kup Kap (60 minutes).  From that high vantage point, you will have a spectacular view of the Mae Taeng district and Chiang Mai city.  Beyond the mountain peaks to the west lies Myanmar (Burma).

We will have dinner and stay overnight at the Lahu Outpost, which is modeled on a traditional Lahu house. Basic facilities and amenities such as Western-style toilets and a communal shower, mattresses, pillows, bed linens, blankets, towels and mosquito nets are provided.

Day Two: LAHU OUTPOST – LISU LODGE

After an early breakfast, we will hike down a steep jungle path (90 minutes) passing the Huay Sadharn waterfall. This brings us to the point where we will take an elephant ride and wend our way back downstream. A picnic lunch will be served on the bank of the river. Then we will go rafting down the river for another 45 minutes.

Following this exciting ride in an inflatable raft, you will be driven to Lisu Lodge. Upon arrival, you will be met by your host, a Lisu villager, who will take you to the herbal garden at Ton Lung Temple. You will continue touring the village on foot and stop for a cup of tea at the home of the village shaman to chat with this spiritual doctor who is eager to share his knowledge about traditional medicines and the Lisu faith.

After lunch, you will visit the village cultural center where you will find a collection of typical household items and tools used by the Lisu and Akha mountain tribes. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure. At dinner, enjoy a variety of delicious Thai and local dishes, followed by folk dancing by Lisu villagers.  Stay overnight at Lisu Lodge 

Day Three: LISU LODGE                          

Today, after breakfast, you are free to choose an activity that suits your interest including –

• A guided cycling tour around the Lisu village
• A steam bath
• A traditional massage
• An ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng

Note: A second additional one-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge but you are welcome to go cycling by yourself. We will give you a road map with recommended routes.

Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch and check out from the lodge.

LISU LUNCH EXPERIENCE 

Upon your arrival at the Lisu Lodge, you will be welcomed with a refreshing traditional drink. Accompanied by a Lisu guide, you will walk to Ton Lung Temple to see a herbal garden and visit the home of the village shaman who is eager to share his knowledge about traditional medicines. Chat with the Lisu shaman and learn also about his life and Lisu traditions. You then return to the lodge to enjoy a tasty Thai lunch.

In the afternoon, you will visit the village cultural center where you will find a collection of typical household items and tools used by the Lisu and Akha hill tribes.

MORNING  ARRIVAL
Day One: LISU LODGE               

Upon your arrival at the  Lisu Lodge, you will be welcomed with a refreshing traditional drink. After a brief rest, your Lisu guide will take you for a walk around the village. You will stop at Ton Lung Temple to see a herbal garden and visit the home of the village shaman who is eager to share his knowledge about traditional medicines. You’ll then return to the lodge for a tasty Thai lunch.

After lunch, you will visit the village cultural center where you will find a collection of typical household items and tools used by the Lisu and Akha hill tribes. During the afternoon you have a choice of activities:

• A guided cycling tour around the Lisu village
• A steam bath
• A traditional Massage
• An ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng

Note: A second additional one-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge but you are welcome to go cycling by yourself. We will give you a road map with recommended routes.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Your dinner will include a variety of delicious Thai and local dishes, followed by folk dancing by Lisu villagers.

Stay overnight at Lisu Lodge

Day Two: LISU LODGE              

Spend the first half of the day at leisure until check-out time.

AFTERNOON  ARRIVAL
Day One: LISU LODGE                       

Upon your arrival at the Lisu Lodge, you will be welcomed with a refreshing traditional drink. After a brief rest, your Lisu guide will take you for a walk around the village. You will stop at Ton Lung Temple to see a herbal garden and visit the home of the village shaman who is eager to share his knowledge about traditional medicines. You will then visit the village cultural center where you will find a collection of typical household items and tools used by the Lisu and Akha hill tribes.

Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure until dinner time. Your dinner will include a variety of delicious Thai and local dishes, followed by folk dancing by Lisu villagers.  Stay overnight at Lisu Lodge 

Day Two: LISU LODGE               

After breakfast at the lodge, you have a choice of activities:

• A guided cycling tour around the Lisu village
• A steam bath
• A traditional Massage
• An ox-cart ride through farmlands and orchards to the Thai village of Baan Pang Mai Daeng

Note: A second additional one-hour activity can be booked at a nominal charge but you are welcome to go cycling by yourself. We will give you a road map with recommended routes.

Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch and check out from the lodge.

Lisu Lodge Soft Adventure

From Lisu Lodge, we start the tour by cycling through the scenic countryside to an elephant camp (13 kilometers or 8 miles distant). Enjoy an hour-long elephant ride through the mountainous jungle to the river. After a healthy picnic lunch on the riverbank, your next adventure begins: an exciting experience of whitewater rafting  (about 45 minutes).

You will then return to the lodge by bicycle or in a local pickup truck, whichever way you prefer. On the way back we stop at the traditional Akha village for a chat with the shaman (a spiritual doctor).

You will arrive back at Lisu Lodge around 4 p.m.

Day One: LISU LODGE   

Upon your arrival at the Lisu Lodge, you will be welcomed with a refreshing traditional drink. Then, following a cycling tour around the village (13 kilometers or 8 miles), you will stop at an elephant camp and thereafter be able to enjoy an hour-long elephant ride through the mountainous jungle along the river. After a healthy picnic lunch on the river bank, the adventure begins. An exciting experience of whitewater rafting down the river (about 45 minutes) awaits you.

You will then return to the lodge by bicycle or in a local pickup truck, whichever way you prefer. On the way back we stop at the traditional Akha village for a chat with the shaman (a spiritual doctor).

We will arrive at the lodge around 4 p.m.  There you can enjoy a delicious Thai dinner and watch traditional Lisu dance shows. Stay overnight at the Lisu Lodge.

Day Two: LISU LODGE     

Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and spend the rest of your stay at leisure.

Located in Mae Tang District, Chiang Mai, Lisu Lodge is about 40 minute drive from Chiang Mai city.

Please contact us at info@asian-oasis.com for more details about the transfer.