The Mae Kok River, 80 miles long, running through the heart of Chiang Rai, is said to be one of the most beautiful and unspoiled rivers of the world. It flows gently along jungle banks and towering mountain cliffs. Along its route lie several hill-tribes and jungle-tribes of Chiang Rai. The people are friendly and the life aboard the raft relaxing.The many hill-tribes who inhabit the area have long trudged the mountain passes between Northern Thailand and their home villages in Burma and China. Each tribe is district, with its own culture, religion, language, art, and dress and on today's journey you will have the opportunity to meet an array of cultures.
First on this private tour you will leave the hotel for Mae Kok boat trip by long-tail boat to the Karen Hill-tribe Village, where you start two hours elephant trekking up and down hill into the woods, to a Yao Hill-tribe Village. Lunch will be provided and your private guide can give you a greater insight into today's touring.
After lunch visit Yao and Akha Hill-tribes both fascinating people. Then trek to a waterfall, where you can swim and take a short rest. Return to your hotel, en-route visit Chiang Rai Handicrafts Center.
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