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Fishing with a LocalFishing techniques along the Mekong River have developed over thousands of years, and our Fishing with a Local trip allows you to try first-hand fish trapping and bamboo fishing with a local fisherman from the region. Boating along the Ruak River which straddles the border between Thailand and Myanmar offers a unique insight into the local way of life.
– Assistant Camp Manager Naipaporn Panlamoke![]()
WHERE OUR Food & Beverage Manager DINES ON HIS DAY OFFFor a truly authentic dining experience, it is recommended that you go to Aom Kitchen. The food they serve is truly amazing and every dish is a delight to the palate. If you want to dine like a local, make sure to save some rooms for their delicious fried calamari.
– Food & Beverage Manager Sutas Klangsuwan![]()
Adventure TrekkingThis hike takes you through natural terrain to Ban Ja Jor, a Lahu hill-tribe village, where the women were traditionally skilled in embroidery and the men were renowned hunters. The trail winds past waterfalls, bamboo groves and tea plantations, ending at the perfect resting place to enjoy a picnic lunch.
– Camp Guide Somkid Riyawaree![]()
Thailand Craft and Coffee at Doi Ding Daeng CentreMeaning “Red Clay Hill,” this forest studio houses some of the region’s most skilled potters as they work the native red clay into some impressive works of art. Look for some original ceramic designs and perhaps a souvenir or two. The studio also has a quaint open-air cafe that serves up delightful coffees and cakes hidden behind the showroom. Coffee is not the highlight here, but you still won’t believe how good it is. Try it for yourself.
– Camp Manager Macall Newman![]()
Doi Tung Cottage Industries CentreVisit the cottage industries that make it possible for local communities to thrive independently and watch as artisans make pottery, weave cotton carpets and bags, create paper out of mulberry tree bark and roast locally-grown coffee beans. Proceed to Doi Tung Royal Villa, an enduring symbol of the Princess Mother’s commitment to Chiang Rai, then stroll through the adjacent Mae Fah Luang Garden, a horticultural masterpiece with over 70 species of cool-climate flowers flourishing alongside native plants and trees.
– Camp Guide Khemthit Phetthong![]()
Mountain Journey and Hill Tribes at Doi Mae Salong Chinese Village and Tea PlantationWitness the unique way of life in a traditional Chinese village, whose residents have lived here for generations in the mountains of Northern Thailand. This Mandarin-speaking community has preserved its customs over centuries, and their special ‘high-mountain Oolong tea’ is perfectly suited to this high altitude and especially famous. Your guide will reveal the fascinating political history of the region as you drive through the gorgeous mountain scenery.
– Camp Guide Chamrat Uthha
