Introduction: One of the best places to trek in Thailand is in the area around Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the northwest. Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a UNESCO heritage site in 1999. The beautiful landscape is ideal for trekking and rafting with the Mae Klong River running alongside through rocky 400 meter tall crevices.
Bangkok – Maesot
Departure will either take place by the VIP luxury bus from Bangkok to Maesot, or we can arrange a minivan transport all the way to Umphang and return for an extra fee of 12000 THB. Either way, remember to bring a warm sweater, as the air conditioning can get cold. Arrival early next morning by 5 am.
Maesot – Umphang
In Maesot we will be picked by the bus and drive to Umphang in a public songthaew (a half-open pickup truck) together with the local travelers. It is a very beautiful 4 hour drive through the mountains and 1219 curves! The highest point of the drive is 1400 meters above sea level. In the evening you check into the traditional stilt houses, where we will have dinner on the porch and meet the guides providing us with a brief review of the trip. (B, L, D)
Bamboo-rafting and trekking
After breakfast we get on the bamboo-raft (or an inflatable boat in the rainy season – depending on the water level) and head south along the Mae Klong. The river changes speed depending on the season. Here you can sit and relax and enjoy the scenic surroundings. Along the way we stop at a hot spring, where you can bathe. We recommend that you keep your camera equipment in a plastic bag and have your sunscreen, hat and sandals ready for the sailing trip. It is about four hours of trekking from here to the public campsite in Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary, where we have permission to camp. Please note, this is the toughest uphill trekking day of the trip. (B, L, D)
The Tee Loi Su Waterfall – Trekking to the Karen tribe village
We will start in the morning walking to the impressive waterfall Tee Loi Su; Southeast Asia’s largest. It is most beautiful right after the rainy season (November-December). If the weather is nice enough, you can take a dip in the natural pools at the foot of the waterfall. The place is also a popular destination for Thai people, so be prepared for many people in the high season. After lunch we hike through large bamboo groves, over bridges and through dense jungle to the Karen village, Ko Tha. We will spend the night in a traditional house on piles built of teak and bamboo. You can walk around the village and get a sense of the Karen tribe and their daily lives and and way of living. The guide can tell you more about their culture and traditions. (B, L, D)
Umphang to Mae Sot – Trek through the jungle in the morning before heading back to Mae Sot
In front of you is 3 hours of trekking through the jungle and over a small hill to Palatha. Here your transport back to Umphang is waiting for you. When back in Umphang you can take a shower before heading back to Mae Sot. In Mae Sot a short rest and dinner will await you, before you board the overnight aircon bus back to Bangkok unless you choose to end your trip in Mae Sot. (B, L, D)
Bangkok
Expected arrival on the Northern bus station Mochit early morning around 05.30 AM. The tour ends on the bus station and you will have to get to your next destination yourself.
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Daily departure | Price per person in THB |
1 person | 16500 |
2 people up | 10900 |
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