A Karen village on terraces carved into the side of Doi Inthanon.
Ban Pa Pong Piang is a Karen hill tribe village inside Doi Inthanon National Park, in the Mae Chaem area, known for some of the most dramatic rice terraces in Thailand.
The village sits 121 km from Chiang Mai, about two and a half hours by road. Life here is simple and traditional: families farm the terraces by hand and the hillsides change colour with the rice through the year.
Planting begins in July, when the paddies fill with water and the young rice turns the valley bright green. By October the fields turn gold, and the harvest comes in November. After the harvest the village is quieter, the air is cool, and the sunsets are clear through February.
Homestays in the village are local family houses with limited electricity, often solar or candlelight. Most hosts speak Thai or Karen only, which is why we arrange stays for visitors.
1 day / Easy
A full day in the Karen village of Pa Pong Piang: lunch in the middle of the rice fields, the story of rice from seedling to harvest, and time to photograph the terraces.
Runs July to November
Runs July to November
From 2,300 THB per person
View details: Pa Pong Piang Rice Terraces Day Trip2 days, 1 night / Easy to moderate
Hidden waterfalls on the way in, a night in a local homestay above the terraces, then the Royal Pagodas and Wachirathan Waterfall on Doi Inthanon.
Runs July to October
Runs July to October
From 4,700 THB per person
View details: Pa Pong Piang & Doi Inthanon, 2 Days2 days, 1 night / Moderate
Sunset over the terraces, sunrise on Thailand's highest peak, then the Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail through cloud forest and grassland ridges.
Runs November to March
Runs November to March
From 4,700 THB per person
View details: Kew Mae Pan Trek & Pa Pong Piang, 2 DaysOvernight stay / No walking required
Most homestay owners in Pa Pong Piang speak only Thai or Karen. We contact them for you, find the best room for your dates and send exact directions.
Runs July to February
Runs July to February
From 1,000 THB per person per night
View details: Pa Pong Piang Homestay Booking
Book online in a few minutes, or send your dates and group size and Tee will help you choose the right trip.
All tours are guided in English or Thai.
