DOI CHIANG DAOADVENTURES

28 DEC - 1 JAN 2019/2020

Northern Thailand has been a destination for adventure and culture for many. Doi Luang Chiang Dao is a 2,225 m high mountain in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand; part of a limestone massif which wewill explore and home to many ethnic hill-tribe villages, down to the west of the mountain where flows the Mae Tang river

through scenic forest and valley.

This trek will take participants across the mountain range, down to the Maetang River valley on trails that are regularlyused by villagers. Trekkers will enjoy scenic views from the mountain as a long part of the hike is on the mountain ridges.

Min: 12pax

$785 (min 12pax)

$735 (min 20pax)

Twin-share hotel

Outdoor camping

GROUP SIZE

FEES

ACCOMMODATION

DIFFICULTY

28 DEC - 1 JAN 2019/2020

5D4N DATE / DURATION

20 KMTOTAL DISTANCE

This trek is not a technical, however due to the altitude gains and

distance, it will be strenuous. Along with our YMCA Leader, there

will be an accompanying local guide.

Good fitness will be required. Expect to bear a load of 5-8kg for

up to 8 hours. Physical training sessions will be conducted,

attendance is strongly encouraged. A pre-trip briefing will also be

held to advise on things to bring and preparations.

BRIEF PROGRAMME

RECOMMENDED FLIGHT ITINERARYOUTBOUND TR674        14:45HRS          16:40HRS

INBOUND TR677        11:25HRS          15:35HRS

TRIP ITINERARYArrive in Chiang Mai International Airport

Check-in to YMCA Chiang Mai International Hostel 

Saturday Night Walking Market

Return to Accommodation; Pack for hike

DAY 1Twin-share Hotel

16:40

  18:30

19:00

21:30

Breakfast @ YMCA

Transfer to Mae Malai for groceries

(1 Breakfast, 1x Lunch, 1x Dinner)

Transfer to Doi Chiang Dao National Park

Begin Trek (4-5 hrs hike)

Arrive at Camp 1

Sunset Summit

Dinner

Camping06:30

07:30

09:00

10:00

15:00

17:00

19:00

BreakfastProvided

LunchProvided

DinnerProvided

Sunrise Hike / Return to Camp

Descend to Park Quarters

Lunch at Park Quarters

Transfer on 4WD to Chiang Dao Caves

Tham Maa (736m)

Tham Naam (660m)

Tham Kaew (477m)

Transfer to speicalty accommodation in Chiang Dao

Perched high up on a steep hillside at an altitude of over 700m,

the Tree House Hideaway is located within the foothills of the

majestic Chiang Dao Mountain range and overlooks the village

of Mae Mae (a small community of 200 people) The village is

made up of the lowland Thai. The majority of whom make a

living from the cultivation of fruit, Coffee and Olong Tea.

Twin-share05:00

09:30

12:30

13:30

17:00

BreakfastProvided

LunchProvided

DinnerProvided

Breakfast

Waterfall Trekking (3hrs)

Lunch

Transfer to Chiang Mai City (1hr)

Check into YMCA Chiang Mai

Dinner

Doi Suthep at Night

08:00

09:00

12:30

15:00

16:00

18:00

19:30

BreakfastProvided

LunchProvided

Breakfast

Transfer to Airport

Flight Home

07:30

09:00

11:25BreakfastProvided

Twin-share

DinnerProvided

28  DEC

DAY 2

29 DEC

DAY 3

30 DEC

DAY 4

31 DEC

DAY 5

1 JAN

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONSINCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS

- Airfare and airport related fees - Visa applications fees incurred for travel if applicable - Personal Expenses - Travel Insurance

- 2 nights’ accommodation at YMCA Chiang Mai onDays 1 & 4, 1 Night Camping and 1 Night specialityaccommodation - 1 nights’ outdoor camping (equipment included) - Trekking Adventure activities - All land transportation in Chiang Mai as stated - All permit arrangments - All meal requirements as specified - Local adventure guide/instructor fees & tips (1:10) - Dedicated YMCA of Singapore Leader

CANCELLATION POLICY

In the event of any cancellation of the trip after confirmation, the cancellation charges imposed will be as follows:Above 30 days

15 to 30 days

7 to 14 days

Less than 7 days

Deposit forfeited 50% of fee forfeited 70% of fee forfeited 100% of fee forfeited

A non-refundable $250 deposit towards the programme is required to confirm a place on the trip. Reservationscannot be held without deposit. The balance payment for the land package is due 30 days prior to departure date.

If payments are not made on time, we reserve the right to resell the booked places.

TERMS & CONDITIONSPrice stated is current as of 20 July 2019. Prices are subject to change due to increases in airfare, airport taxesand other surcharge changes during peak holiday period, or itinerary changes based on participants’ needs.Please note that the published itinerary is a statement of intent and to be used as a guide only. While all effort willbe made to minimize changes, YMCA or the trip leader reserves the right to make amendments to the itinerarywith or without consulting the participants. However, YMCA will do everything within our control to minimize theeffects of the enforced changes. Participants must be physically fit and aware of the physical demands and theharsh elements that can be encountered during the trek and prepare or train adequately for them.

CONTACT DETAILS

GRACIE NGOI Manager International Programmes +65 6586 2324 graciengoi@ymca.org.sg

TAN SU LINExecutive InternationalProgrammes +65 6586 2333sulin@ymca.org.sg

PROGRAMME MATTERS

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