Q&A

Free pick-up and drop-off are provided for all Chiang Mai hotels or guest houses within the city. Unfortunately, we cannot offer pick-up from out-of-town resorts. You will be picked up directly from your hotel or guest house, and transport to and from the trek will be by seated, covered pickup truck. At the end of the trek, you will be dropped back at your hotel or guest house.

The operators of this trek prioritize elephant welfare and have established excellent conditions for the elephants. As part of this commitment, they do not allow elephant riding, and the elephants are not trained to perform. The focus is on the well-being and natural behavior of the elephants.

This is a group join-in tour, and you will be joining a group of up to 12 people.

Accommodation is basic, consisting of a mattress, sleeping bag or blankets, all covered by mosquito nets. You will stay in simple bamboo huts in a Karen village. Washing and toilet facilities are basic as well. All bedding is provided, so there’s no need to carry your own into the jungle.

Yes, all of our guides are English-speaking and trained and certified by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Many guides are natives of the area and have extensive knowledge of the region.

For the overnight trek, you’ll only need to bring a day pack. Your main luggage should be left at your hotel or guest house. Most accommodations in Chiang Mai offer luggage storage, so you can safely leave your bags while you’re on the trek.

Yes, we provide accident insurance for this tour, covering medical expenses up to a maximum of 500,000 baht.

During the trek, you’ll be provided with 4 meals: lunch and dinner on the first day, and breakfast and lunch on the second day. Please have breakfast before your pick-up on the first day. Bring one bottle of water; you’ll be able to buy more supplies at hill tribe villages along the way. Packing a few snacks is also a good idea to maintain your energy.

Trekking in this part of Thailand is very safe, with accidents being extremely rare. However, safety is always a top priority! Limited accident insurance is included to cover some medical bills in case of injury, but it’s strongly recommended to have your own comprehensive accident insurance.

Wear light clothing, as trekking in this region can be hot and sweaty. Shorts, a T-shirt, and a sun hat are ideal. Long trousers are also fine, offering more protection for your legs but feeling hotter. While hiking boots aren’t essential, you should at least wear a sturdy pair of running shoes.

Pack a small rucksack with shorts and a T-shirt (or long trousers), a change of clothes (essential in the wet season), and a warm jumper for cool weather. Wear comfortable walking shoes and socks. Bring a swimsuit, small towel, insect spray, sunscreen, a raincoat (for the wet season), toilet paper, a water bottle, and some money for snacks and drinks.