Mae Kampong Homestay - 2 Days / 1 Night

Chiang Mai – Ban Mae Kampong (Eco/ Community- Based Homestay) – Sankampaeng (Hotsprings) – Chiang Mai

Approximately 50 kilometers east of Chiang Mai and 1,300 meters above the sea level, Mae Kampong Village Community started with a few families settling in the area more than 100 years ago. The community- based ecotourism was initiated in 1999 and has been developed in response to the decline of demand for fermented tea production. The project also aims to be an alternative source of income for local villagers. Surrounded by a splendid natural environment, with lush evergreen forests, streams, mountains, beautiful waterfalls, friendly local people and various natural and cultural activities to do, this eco village becomes another native lifestyle place where you can spend your vacation experiencing and learning real local life and traditions.

Tour Highlights

• Take a drive through the picturesque countryside of Chiang Mai towards a peaceful village community, Baan Mae Kam Pong.
• Spend the meaningful time walking through the community forest, learning about tea and coffee plantations.
• Explore and experience real local Northern Thai village life while during your homestay enjoying local activities.
• Try local coffee provided by your friendly host or spend the time exploring various hand-made products such as fermented tea leaves and woven cotton clothes.
• Visit Sankamphang Hotspring, a popular recreation area for locals with the water temperature in excess of 100 degrees centigrade.

Day 1 - Chiang Mai – Ban Mae Kampong (L, D)
Depart by minivan for Mae Kampong Village in Mae On District, driving through the picturesque countryside of Chiang Mai. The village is nestled 1,300 meters above sea level and has a cool climate all year long. En route a stop is made at a local market to select ingredients for today’s dinner. Continue to Mae Kampong village where you are met upon arrival by villagers. Start a stroll through the community forest, passing tea and coffee fields to a refreshing waterfall where picnic lunch will be served. In the afternoon, return to the village to relax with a traditional Thai massage. End of the afternoon, join your host family to prepare the dinner.

Day 2 – Ban Mae Kampong – Sankampaeng - Chiang Mai (B)
A hot breakfast will be served with your hosts while the morning mist is being swept away from the valley by the cool mountain wind. Take a walk around the village to see the processing of fermented tea leaves, and various products which are hand-made in the village. After a last cup of local coffee, head back towards Chiang Mai stopping on the way at Sankampaeng hotsprings, a popular recreation area for locals. The water has a temperature in excess of 100 degrees centigrade and attempts have even been made to harness this energy! (Approximate transfer distance/ duration: 60 km / 1h)

Note: Instead of Chiang Mai, you can be transferred to Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle on Day 2. In that case, the approximate transfer distance will be 180 - 240 km, spending around 3 - 4 hours.

Note: We can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.