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he Khum Lanna is a large and very beautiful teak
house, situated in the rural heart of Northern
Thailand, surrounded by rice fields and
orchards. Ringed by tall mountains on three
sides, in a small valley of emerald green rice
fields and tropical orchards, the ambience is
exotic and completely charming. The
accommodation provides four large double
bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with western
toilet and hot shower. Activities around the
Khum emphasis the rural traditions celebrated in
the Khum. Water buffalos and a mini museum of
local culture are on the site.
PROGRAM:
Day 1: CHIANG MAI – KHUM LANNA (L, D)
Pick up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and drive
to the Hilltribe Museum (closed on Saturday,
Sunday and Public Holiday) located in the
outskirts of the city to learn about the
minorities’ way of life. Then proceed to visit
the Orchid Farm and Queen Sirikit Botanical
Garden. Afterwards continue to Mae Ngad Dam and
embark on a long tail boat for lunch at Raft
Restaurant. Travel along the river by boat for
50 minutes to Ban Huay Sai and drive to visit a
Lisu village. 16h00, arrived at Khum Lanna and
be greeted by local Lanna people. Tasty welcome
drink (herbal tea or fruit juice from the
garden) will be serving prior to the briefing
and orientation. Thai farmer shirts will be
provided for guest use during the stay by Khum
Lanna. Get your free sample of our “Khum Lanna
Thai Recipe Book” before the first Thai cooking
class begins. Enjoy the fruits of your labors
with a full 4-course sit-down Thai dinner with
your host and friends. Get an introduction to
Thai language (which will prepare you for your
market shopping next day). Watching a million
stars in front of a campfire in the garden.
Overnight at Khum Lanna
Day 2: KHUM LANNA – CHIANG MAI (B, L)
05h30 Coffee/tea will be brought to your room
for your wake-up call before the Sunrise biking
along the rural country road via San Kwang
village to Phrao to visit an early local market
where local coffee will be served. With the help
of your guide, you may buy local cookie and the
flower for the temple offering on the way back.
Then walk to visit the farmer tools shop and
rice shop, talk with the owner and learn more
about the rice legends and differences &
properties of the varieties of rice. Your local
escort will translate. Bike back to Khum Lanna
with a stop to visit Wat Pa Gee Pay respect to
the Buddha image under the sacred tree Continue
biking to Khum Lanna along the local canal with
a stop to see the rice fields and get more
information about the rice growing process and
the place of rice in Thai life Upon return,
refreshment or shower before a local Lanna-style
breakfast which can be a set on the riverside.
10h00 Enjoy preparations for Lanna country-style
BBQ lunch Start by a garden tour around the
house; collecting different seasonal herbs,
vegetables, and fruits for cooking. Learning how
to ride a water buffalo and do the actual
riding. 11h00, the second Thai cooking class
when you will learn to prepare and cook your
selection from the garden or local market Share
an informal Lanna country-style BBQ lunch that
you have prepared with your host. At
14h00-16h00, guided biking tour around Khum
Lanna and visit of Wat Tham Dork Kum before
returning to Chiang Mai.
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Trip includes
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English / French Speaking Guide.
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All
accommodation in twin sharing
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All
transfers in private car/ van/ buss
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Meals
as indicated ( B = Breakfast; L = Lunh; D =
Dinner)
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Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
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Boat
cruise as stated
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Service charge & Government taxes
Trip excludes
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International Airfares.
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International departure tax
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Meals
not indicated
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Visas
and visa arrangement
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Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
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Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and
Laundry bills.
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Tips
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