Doi Intanon is Thailand's tallest peak and home to the greatest variety of
bird species to be seen in the Kingdom.

From the mountain's peak, hike, bus,and raft through the lush and unspoiled valley of the Mae Jaem river. The trip offers an unusual opportunity to interact with people in a traditional Thai village.

Contact the Khao Krairas Resort: +66 (0) 5338 4542 at their Chiang Mai office.

Suggested Trip - 3 Days/2 Nights

DAY 1 Pickup at hotel in Chiang Mai city and proceed to the 2,500 meter high peak of Doi Intanon. Start the 3-hour walk along a nature trail, which leads you past trees cloaked in rare tropical mosses, rhododendrum, ferns and orchids. While descending from one ecological zone to another, your guide will point out some of the numerous species of birds encountered here. Lunch and dinner in the forest and overnight in a tent campground located in a pine forest. DAY 2 After breakfast, board van to Mae Jaem, a lush valley dotted with small villages and rich in culture and tradition. Enjoy a traditional herbal sauna and have lunch with a housewives group organized to improve village life.Overnight at the Khao Krairas Resort, rustic bungalows sited at a fine viewpoint on the riverbank. DAY 3 Starting at the Ob Luang gorge, raft along the Mae Jaem River over Class II rapids through forest interspersed with granite rock faces. Lunch at the resort and return by van to Chiang Mai city.