Ban Huay Kaew 2 Day Trekking Tour: Forest Trails & Karen Homestay
This eco-friendly tour blends hill trekking with rich cultural insights just outside Mae Hong Son City.
Mae Hong Son, Thailand
(2 Days 1 Night Private Tour)
Trip start–end: 08.00–17.00
Pick up and drop off: your hotel in Mae Hong Son
Physical grading: 3–4
Tour Overview
The Ban Huay Kaew 2 Day Trekking Tour invites curious travelers to disconnect from the modern world and reconnect with nature and tradition. Located just 35 km east of Mae Hong Son City, this remote village offers the perfect setting for a guided trekking experience that highlights both the beauty of the forest and the depth of Karen culture.
Day 1: Takes you along forest trails once shaped by rotational farming and still preserved through conservation efforts. The five-hour trek includes a jungle-cooked lunch and multiple creek crossings. End your day at a welcoming homestay in Ban Huay Kaew, where you’ll dine on local dishes and enjoy the simple peace of hill tribe life.
Day 2: Provides meaningful encounters with local traditions. After breakfast, explore the village through activities such as bamboo weaving, herbal medicine-making, and hands-on Karen cooking. These authentic experiences give insight into a lifestyle shaped by sustainability and community. By the time you return to Mae Hong Son, you’ll have gained both memories and perspective.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Depart hotel in Mae Hong Son at 08:00 and drive toward Pai River
- Travel off-road to reach trek start beside rice paddies
- Trek through forested hills and rotational farming areas
- Cross creeks and observe fish conservation areas
- Stop for a jungle-cooked pack lunch
- Continue through scenic landscape toward Ban Huay Kaew
- Arrive at White Karen village homestay and relax
- Dinner served by host family, enjoy evening at leisure
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Day 2
- Breakfast at the homestay
- Guided cultural walk around Ban Huay Kaew
- Watch or join hand-weaving, bamboo carving, and herbal medicine demos
- Join in preparing Karen dishes with locals
- Lunch with the host family
- Say farewell and return to Mae Hong Son, arriving by 17:00
This trekking in Mae Hong Son is an experience that will not only invigorate your body but also enrich your soul, leaving you with a profound sense of connection to the world.
Reconnect with nature and culture—join our 2-day trekking tour in Ban Huay Kaew today!
| GROUP SIZE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| price/person (Thai Baht) | 12600 | 7800 | 64000 | 5700 | 5300 | 5000 | 4800 | 4600 |
Online Booking
Tour Included
- English speaking tour guide
- Transportation
- Local guide
- Homestay 1 night
- 4 Meals
- Drinking water
- Snacks
- Accident insurance
Tour Excluded
- Items of a personal nature
- Tip (for your convenience)
What to bring?
- Changing Clothes
- Short pants
- Walking shoes
- Sandal
- Insect spray
- Sun cream
- your personal stuffs
FAQ
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- Trip Duration: 2 Days 1 Night
- Availability: Daily
- Start 8:00 am.
- We use commuter van 9-12 seats with air conditioning or 4-wheel drive.
- Number of passengers maximum group size will be 8 persons
Cancellation Policy
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 3 days before
- Failure to comply with later than 3 days will be charged with Full Amount for Late Cancellation.