Karen Village Homestay Trek, 2 Days
A riverside jungle trek to a hidden waterfall, a night in a traditional Karen bamboo house, then a walk to an off-grid village and a jungle river beach.
- Duration
- 2 days, 1 night
- Difficulty
- Moderate to challenging
- Season
- Ask for dates
- Pick-up
- 08:00
- Guide language
- English or Thai
Two days on foot in the forest. On day one you trek about 5 km along the river to a hidden waterfall and on to a Karen village, where you sleep in a traditional bamboo house and help cook a seasonal dinner.
On day two you walk to a Karen village with no electricity, where your guide explains the community's sustainable, forest-based way of life, then continue to a waterfall and natural river beach for a swim.
Walking: About 4–5 hours each day, including rest and lunch stops
Itinerary
Day 1: Jungle trek and Karen village
08:00Pick-up and local market
A 40-minute drive to a local market, with 30 minutes for snacks or supplies.
09:10Drive to the trailhead
About 45 minutes.
10:45Jungle trek and waterfall
Walk through the forest to a hidden waterfall, cross the river and cool off in clean water.
14:00Arrive at the homestay
A traditional Karen bamboo house, with an hour to explore the village.
16:30Karen-style dinner
A seasonal local dinner, mild local chillies, and a chance to cook with your guide.
Day 2: Off-grid village and river beach
08:00Breakfast
Hot rice porridge and fresh seasonal fruit.
09:00Walk to an off-grid village
About an hour to a Karen village with no electricity.
11:00Jungle beach and waterfall
Deeper into the forest to a hidden waterfall and natural river beach for swimming.
14:00Walk out and transfer
30 minutes back to the car park. Back at your hotel at about 16:00.
Included
- Bed in a bamboo house
- Transport
- Meals
- Drinking water
- Guide
- Insurance
Not included
- Beer and soft drinks
What to bring
- Clothes and belongings for two days
- Insect repellent
- Toilet paper
- Towel
Good to know
- All tours are guided in English or Thai.
- Season not listed yet. Send your dates and Tee will confirm.
- Pick-up: 08:00 from your Chiang Mai hotel.
- Day one is about 5 km on a riverside jungle trail.
Photos from this trip
Questions about this trip
Where do we sleep?
In a traditional Karen-style bamboo house in the village. Bedding is provided.
How hard is the walking?
Each day is about 4–5 hours including rest and lunch. Day one is around 5 km along the river with crossings.
Read more about Karen Hill Tribe Villages and Waterfalls & Jungle Trekking.
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All tours are guided in English or Thai.