Price 16 -day Tour: € 1080
Price   8- day Tour: €    685

· Hotel in Bangkok

. Sunflower & Nature lodge  

. Hill tribe trekking

. 30 meals

. Service of local guide and trekking guide 

Day 1

Chiang Mai - arrival day

We will welcome you at Chiang Mai airport or train station. Transfer to our hotel, where you will instantly discover the Thai hospitality. After the introduction and briefing on our travel itinerary and Thai culture, we will enjoy ‘Kantoke dinner’ where you can taste all the specialties of Northern Thailand. These dishes are served at round tables ‘Kantoke’ with a classical Thai dance performance. Overnight at Thai- style hotel with swimming pool and nice garden.

Day 2

Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep

In the afternoon we visit a Forest temple and at dusk we visit Doi Suthep mountain with stunning views over the city. This mountain inhibits the most special temple of Chiang Mai. By this time the tourist buses will have left so you can explore this magical place in peace and hear the monks ‘chant‘. There is a superb market where you can find typical Thai souvenirs and clothing. 

Day 5-6-7

Jungle trekking 

After breakfast we set off on our three day jungle trekking. We hike through remote hill tribe villages. Our trekking guides know the jungle like the back of their hands and will spoil you with their delicious ‘jungle- made’ meals. We stay overnight in a simple hill tribe hut and discover local customs and traditions of two different hill tribe villages. On the third day we return to Chiang Mai, where we stay at the same hotel.

Day 8

Chiang mai - mindfulness evening

Today we explore Thai cuisine, which is renowned world- wide and one of the best in the East. Our Thai chef, will guide us through his organic garden and share the secrets of his delightful food. Once we have learned the basics we can experiment and add our own touch. Our hard work will be rewarded when we will taste the mouth- watering exotic dishes. You can choose to relax at the pool or discover the city on your own, if you are not interested in Thai cooking. You can explore the hundreds of narrow streets and temples of the ancient city of Chiang Mai. 

In the evening we will practice mindfulness with the local community. You will be introduced to different techniques, walking and sitting meditation in the 'Thich nhat hanh' tradition. 

Nature tour does NOT include:

· International flight and travel insurance

Day 9

Bicycle Trip - Sunflower lodge

After breakfast we leave Chiang mai city and jump on our bikes. We will ride along vivid green rice fields at our own pace and visit local artisans. Lunch will be served overlooking a large lake surrounded by beautiful mountains. You will think you are in paradise! After the bike ride we head for the Sunflower lodge, where we will be based for 3 days. At the lodge Noi, our host, will make us feel at home and show us around the lodge and jungle garden. Enthusiasts can even sleep in the tree house. The dining hall is half- open air and has a stunning view over the lush green hills.

Day 10

Sunflower lodge 

Feel free to join our introduction Qigong practice. You will notice that a day started off with Qigong just feels ‘different’. In the afternoon, we walk through the rice fields, visit a local school and explore the village. Immerse yourself in local village life at the hot springs. In the evening, you can try the renowned Traditional Thai herbal or oil massage. 

Day 11

Sunflowerlodge - Chiang Rai

After breakfast, we' ll head off to the far north of Thailand. We travel by local comfortable bus to the  nature lodge near Chiang Rai. We will stay in bungalows surrounded by pristine nature. This nature lodge is the perfect place for nature lovers. 

Day 12

Chiang Rai - nature lodge

Qigong for the early birds. After breakfast , our Thai guide will take us for a long hike. We'll visit a hilltribe village, and picnic at the lake. 

Day 13

Chiang Rai - nature lodge

Today is a free day to explore the area, swim in the lake or just relax in a hammock. The nature lodge is surrounded by different ethnic  villages. 

Dag 14

Chiang Rai

Chiang Mai – night train to Bangkok

After breakfast we return to Chiang Mai by bus. You will have a few hours in Chiang Mai to relax in the garden or for the last souvenir shopping. We watch the sun set behind the green mountains as we leave Chiang Mai for Bangkok on the night train.

Day 15

Bangkok

We arrive in Bangkok at the break of day. Today you will get to know this impressive city. You can visit Wat Pho, the temple which houses one of the largest reclining Buddha statues and the memorable Grand Palace, containing the Emerald Buddha. Embark on a boat trip along the waterways ‘klongs’ of Bangkok, once known as the 'Venice of the East'. People live on the banks of these canals. You will see mothers doing the laundry while children joyfully play in the water. These sights will undoubtedly immerse you in the daily life of Thai people. Overnight stay in Thai- style hotel, which is located centrally within a university campus.

Day 16

Bangkok - departure day

Today you can choose to just relax at the swimming pool or you can spend your last day exploring more of this impressive city. From 'little India' to 'China town' with the 'Golden Buddha' or visit the famous weekend market.