DAY 1 NAN

In the morning pick up from the hotel. Then climb to "buddha's hair" pagoda and hilltop panorama of Nan. Afterwards visit Nan's famous Wat Phumin, as well as Wat Chae Heng, Nan's oldest dragon temple. After lunch drive approx. 1,5 hours across mountains to Mae Jarim area. After a short safety demo raft two hours down the Wa River (suitable for beginners and skilled rafters. Grades 1-3, during June - September some rapids may upgrade to 4) and enjoy the beautiful jungle of Mae Jarim National Park. Optional activities such as paddling, swimming or just relax on the sand beach. Then drive back to Nan for late afternoon arrival.

DAY 2 NAN

After breakfast drive for approx. one hour up the Nan Valley. Visit Nong Bua painted temple, as well as traditional Tai Lue house and weaving. Go on and have lunch at the Fish Lake. Later arrive at a traditional Thai village of wood stilt houses on the jungle edge. Start hiking for 3-4 hours through virgin ever- green jungle with giant trees until you reach a small waterfall. Opportunity for a refreshing shower or bath. You will be back in Nan by late afternoon.

DAY 3 NAN

In the morning drive one hour in to the mountains west of Nan. Visit primitive Mlabri Tribe ("Yellow Leaf Spirits") and a Hmong hill tribe village making traditional handicrafts. After lunch have some time to relax. Then drive to the north. At Fish Beach board the boat and enjoy a laid back two hour trip on the Nan River. Observe the peaceful river life and Tai Yuan fishing village. Stop at the mouth of the Yao River for a swim. You will be back in Nan late afternoon. End of the tour. Transfer to your booked hotel or continue your journey, depends on your further schedule.

PRICE INCLUDES:

Air-conditioned transportation during the tour, English speaking tour guide, all transfers and excursions as mentioned in the above itinerary, accommodation at a good middle class hotel/resort incl. breakfast, half board (lunch during tours), entrance fees

NOT INCLUDED:

Drinks, tips and personal expenses

REMARKS/FLEXIBILITY:

On request there is also a 2 days/1 night package available in Nan.
Instead only transfer it is also possible to book a tour from Chiang Mai to Nan with sightseeing on route.
Accommodation in Chiang Mai and/or Nan before and/or after this package can be booked with us as well.

HOW TO GET TO NAN:

From/to Bangkok is most comfortable by Thai Airways flight and it will take approx. one hour.
From/to Chiang Mai by private car/minibus or by local public bus and it takes approx. 4-5 hours.
From/to Denchai (Phrae) railway station by private car/minibus or local public bus and it takes approx. 1,5 hours.