Your memorable journey starts with picking you up from Chiang Mai city in a comfortable air conditioned van or suv, before an hour drive east into the mountains to Mae Kampong, a stunning village nestled among the towering mountains.

The first stop will be a short hike to try and spot the resident gibbons, these majestic creatures were released in the past as part of a rehabilitation project and now live in a secluded area known to only a few people. A percentage of the tour price will be donated to the caretakers who provide food for the gibbons in times of scarcity and also ensure their protection and safety. We'll hire the help of the caretaker to take us to the viewing area and you'll learn all about their lives in the forest of Chiang Mai. Please note that they are wild animals and free to roam the forest so sightings are not guaranteed and the order of the activities may change if the caretaker hears them in the morning or not.

We'll continue to journey up into Mae Kampong and enjoy a wander around the network of quaint alleyways before a visit to a local waterfall and we'll treat you to a complimentary coffee in a cafe with stunning views of the village below.

After the break we'll continue the hike along a secluded 3km trail through the forest, which is seldom visited and not well known except to locals. We'll see one of the oldest trees in Chiang Mai, said to be around 900 years old and the local guide will explain about the flora and fauna along the way, tasting, smelling and touching various plants used by the locals.

A delicious lunch awaits with an assortment of local dishes as well as more familiar Thai dishes and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options before returning to the city to round off a memorable experience.

08.00-8.30am – Hotel pick up
09.40am - Arrive in the village, meet the local guide and wander through the village and forest learning about the people, culture and flora and fauna along the way.
11am - Enjoy a complimentary coffee / tea or smoothie in a stunning coffee shop!
13pm-14pm - Head back to the village and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, plenty of vegetarian options and vegan options are available!
14.30pm - Visit gibbon area
15.00pm - Head back to city and drop off at accommodation.

Please note that the order of the itinerary may change if the gibbon caretaker alerts the guide to their presence.

Please note that if you're a solo traveler we may ask you to meet us at Burger King Thapae for 8am.

Is this activity suitable during the hot season?
The Hidden Jungle Trekking tour is ideal in the hot season as the village is located at an elevation of 1300m / 4200ft meaning it is several degrees cooler than the city. The jungle provides ample cover from the sun and remains a diverse eco system with lots of birds, insects and other wildlife. During the hike to the waterfall visitors will have a chance to cool off however the pools are not large enough for swimming.