Ethical hilltribe treks

1 Day Trek: Bamboo

Duration: 1 day
From: Mae Yao Local - Ecotours, Chiang Rai
A programme for those who like to trek, are relatively fit, and interested in learning about the versatility of bamboo

After picking you up, we drop you off with our guide at a local waterfall. They will take you on a journey through the forest, up to a Lahu hilltribe village built atop one of the many hills in the area.

After lunch you will learn about how versatile bamboo can be when utilised by locals - it can be crafted for most needs, is used in cooking (as fuel AND ingredients), construction, and everyday life. Once completed, you will walk down to a Akha hilltribe village where we'll pick you up and take you back to town.

 

  • Pickup from hotel
  • Drive to Huay Mae Sai waterfall
  • Trek up to Ban Yafu (Lahu hilltribe village - 1-2 hours)
    • Includes cooking a traditional forest lunch using bamboo
    • Learn about the versatility of bamboo
  • Walk down to Ban Apa (Akha hilltribe village)
  • Return to Chiang Rai

Below is some basic information to assist preparation for your day tour. For more comprehensive information, please visit our main 'preparation' articles.

  • Select the date you wish to begin your programme
  • Select the number of adults in your group
    • If there are children, check the box and then select the number of children by age
  • Once completed, the total price will appear at the top of the box
  • Click 'Book Now' button
  • Fill in the information fields
  • Only required fields are necessary - First name, Last name, Email
  • Add a username and password to access your private details
  • Fill in the personal information for every group member, including children
    • All fields are required
  • Check the 'I confirm to read...' box
  • Click 'Book Now' button
  • Choose your payment method - check to see when the deposit must be paid by

Please note, we do not confirm any bookings without a deposit payment.

The balance must be paid in cash on the day of the programme (Thai Baht only)

Although we recommend a minimum of two people in a group - to reduce costs, but also so you have someone to share the experience with - we occasionally have requests from solo travellers who wish to book a tour. As our tours are private, the group would consist of the individual and our guide. We no longer offer to add a solo traveller to an existing group.
Solo travellers unfortunately have to pay a higher price as we have a number of set costs which we cannot reduce. This means that the per person fee is higher than the per person fee of a booking for 2 people.

From / per person

Booking
Total:
1,700THB
Departs at
09:00
Important information
Price includes
  • Pickup and drop off in Chiang Rai town*
  • Lunch
  • Tuition fee
  • Filtered water
  • Tools and materials

*Accommodation outside town may incur an extra charge

Please have the following details ready when booking (for each person in your group)

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Gender
  • Diet (Meat, vegetarian, or vegan)
  • Please also email a copy of each passport information page
Price excludes
  • Surcharge for Pickup/drop off outside Chiang Rai town
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Souvenirs
  • Extra options added to the basic tour
  • Tips and gratuities
Cancellation policy

Please note we do not book a guide until the deposit has been paid. If a guide is unavailable, we refund the deposit in full.

If a group cancels within 48 hours of the trek start, the deposit is lost.

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