Chiang Dao Nest 2 Day Treks - R21G

Itinerary:
Day 1
7.30am - 8.00am
Get collected from your Chiang Mai Hotel / Guesthouse. (only applies to trekkers departing from Chiang Mai)
9.30am
Breakfast at Chiang Dao Nest (only included for trekkers departing from Chiang Mai)
10.00am car from Chiang Dao Nest. Drive for about 1 hour, Stop off at a viewpoint and a Lisu village village enroute. Continue journey to the river where we will meet our bamboo raft(s) and rafter(s).
Raft downriver for about 4 hours stopping for lunch. When we arrive at a riverside Karen Village where we will eat and sleep.
Day 2
Breakfast. Walk for 2 hours to an Elephant Camp where we will ride an elephant for about 1 hour. Have lunch before getting back onto a bamboo raft. Raft for about 4 hours, stop off en route to visit a Lahu Village. transfer back to Chiang Dao Nest/ Chiang Mai

N.B. This area does get a few groups passing through, and we do not guarantee that you will not see others. Having said that we will endeavour to go to and sleep in areas were other groups are not. The reason why other groups go here is that it is beautiful countryside and the river rafting is special. It is also a very obvious route to follow (i.e. the river).
Also you should realise that any elephant operations throughout Thailand (no matter how "non-touristic"(!?) they advertise as), require a certain level of custom to be viable.
If you do see others it will not be coachloads of tourists, just intrepid adventurers like yourselves!

Please note: the English spoken on this trek it will normally be very little and occasionally none at all. The emphasis for this trek is on the outdoor adventure, relaxing, and getting away from it all, ina beautiful area. We employ local guides from the Chiang Dao area who's English is mostly non-existant. We pay them well, as we want the local residents to benefit from the visitors. While they cannot speak English, they do know the way, know how to look after people and will communicate in other ways. It seems to work out ok for most people but we understand that this will not be suitable for all.

Things to bring
Hat
Warm, weatherproof clothing.
Insect Repellant
Sun Screen
Sandals (Teva-style is good) / Flip flops (for walking through the river)
Some people like to bring along a cotton sheet / cotton sleeping bag liner for sleeping in / under.
Sturdy weatherproof footwear with good grips.
Torch (+ extra batteries)

Price from Chiang Mai (Private treks only)
5 - 8 People 4045 baht each
4 People 4295 baht each
3 People 4345 baht each
2 People 5145 baht each
1 person 7995 Baht
Maximum 8 People on the trek

Price from Chiang Mai also includes
- pick-up and return to your Chiang Mai Hotel / Guesthouse
- breakfast on Day 1 at Chiang Dao Nest - Homemade Bread Roll, 2 x eggs (scrambled), Jam, + Unlimited fresh Hilltribe Coffee, and English Tea

Price Includes
Guide (& carrier for larger groups)
Rafter (bamboo raft based on 3 sharing a raft)
Elephant ride - about 1 hour (based on 2 sharing an elephant)
Transport.
All Meals (Lunch x2, Evening Meal x1, Breakfast x1)
Water
Accommodation (simple dormitory style)
200 baht per person National Park entry fee.
Price does not include
Insurance - please make sure that you are adequately covered.
Any drinks at any of the villages.
Anything else you might buy at the villages.
Tips for the guides.