Their more than 30 years of hands – on expertise of the Lanna region, cultural sensitivity, mutual trust and respect of the communities visited along with an excellent safety track record combined with flexibility and attention to detail gives you the confidence to join one of an eclectic choice of quality authentic trekking and cultural experiences …”A recognised best practise sustainable community based independent tour operator throughout the Region”……”One of our Mekong Champions”
……..”Travel Expertise with a Social Conscience!”……….
There is opportunity to create your own personalised itineraries around special interests, fitness and personal schedules. Authentic Trekking, Touring and Educational Experiences with high levels of native guiding and local knowledge sharing and featured in all quality global travel publications.
Specialists in designing ” life enriching experiences” on a private only basis they welcome individuals, couples and honeymooner’s, small groups, family with young Kids trips, and unique student educational field trips. Special ‘Train the Trainer’ and Teacher Programs wishing to expand their own personal knowledge base. Unique ‘ Comparative Cultures and Religions’ plus ’ Multi -Family and Solo Women Traveller’ trips are among their new enticing experiences
High quality Day and Overnight Treks, Tours and Touring programs with options to suit every one’s interests. Exclusive trek programs from one to five days for the novice walker and the serious hiker with many tour itineraries ideal for the enjoyment of a generational family trip. Special interest and educational groups particularly ethno-cultural and ’Local Wisdom’. Seasonal rare endemic orchid, montane birds and nocturnal animal watching trips you need to plan well in advance. For health motivated travellers unique ‘Foodies Tours’ and ‘Well Being’ options. All trips let you reach deeply into the essence of what is true and unique to Lanna, northern Thailand.
Be involved with the people on an exclusive cultural experience high-lighted by traditional ‘Local Wisdom’ experiences and indigenous hill tribe religious celebrations with welcoming overnight family homestays in Wiang Haeng, Chiang Dao, Chai Prakan and Mae Suai Communities.
Ecological Treks on remote mountain trails on a quest to spot rare endemic ground orchids or montane birds on Doi Luang, Chiang Dao, Thailand’s third highest peak.
Experience adventure trekking with a traditional journey by bamboo raft along scenic river routes, forest elephant trails with additional seasonal exciting white-water rafting.
Take an unforgettable journey travelling on mountain roads passing timeless Buddhist temples taking in the vivid green of rice paddi or speed along the mighty Mekong river by long-tail boat in the ‘far north’ of the Lanna region
A uniquely spiritual marriage blessing by the respected Spirit Man of the Lahu People, one of the many indigenous Hill tribes still practising traditional religions in the Lanna Kingdom….”A unique experience of commitment .” – Chiang Dao traditional Lahu Community
Bathe with elephants in their natural environment in the hills whilst on a trip to learn about their lives with their traditional Mahout keepers, learn of their past. present and future.
Organic Rice planting and Coffee Harvesting excellent up close and personal experiences with all year round activities based around the traditional farming calender at local lowland family and indigenous community run farms ask Caroline for details!
Join unique study workshops and field trips based on ‘Local Wisdom’ skills including backstrap weaving, natural dyes, wood, bamboo and rattan crafts, organic farming and composting methods, Organic coffee farming, earthen house building,….study northern Thai and indigenous languages.
All these trips and much more awaits you on their easy to use tour and trek menu take time to look at all the unique possibilities then go to the contact us page stating your interests or ‘wish list’, levels of fitness, ages - if appropriate and your time frame, they will then forward to you a personalized trip plan. Alternatively contact directly with caroline@trekkingcollective.com
*** New to their eclectic mix of personalised programs are their Unique day trips and due to frequent requests can now be available on a guaranteed daily departure basis ***view their tour & trek menu for suggestions
