School Residential Chiang Mai: 5-Day Itinerary

After pick up from Chiang Mai International Airport we will transfer 1.5hrs north to the remote village of Paa Poo Jam. From here we trek to a hill tribe village for our overnight stay. 

This has undoubtedly some of the best views – best appreciated at sunset and sunrise – in all of Thailand. From the cabins that we stay in, views across the entire Chiang Dao region with the pinnacle being Thailand’s 3rd tallest mountain right in front of us.

Depending on your arrival time into Chiang Mai todays trek and be varied in duration as required.

After our stunning sunrise across Chiang Dao followed by breakfast, we will prepare our departure for our full-day trek.

Approximately 10 km in total distance this trek snakes up the mountain ridges.  The reward after this 3 km is being at the regional peak – Doi Sam Liem. From here the next 6km descent down to where we will be spending the evening this will all be single track. 

The trek passes through uncommon evergreen forests which later to turn into rainforest as we lose elevation. When the forest clears we enter fields that bloom in flower at the right time of year.

In the mornings here, we can often witness a spectacular sea-of-fog that fills up the valley floor below. After breakfast we will continue our trek down the mountain passing 4 waterfalls – some of which are possible to swim in, a fantastic way to cool off half way!

The trek passes through both subsistence fruit and vegetable farms, coffee plantations, bamboo forests and of course the thickest of jungles.

We arrive back at Camp for lunch before transferring upstream for our rafting adventure tomorrow.

Today is our full day of exciting whitewater rafting. The rafting slowly builds in difficulty, finally experiencing the final 8km of Thailands most exciting whitewater. 

This evening we will light a BBQ and enjoy the fire roasting marshmallows and reflect on our expedition, the challenges overcome, the feats accomplished, and the memories made.

After breakfast, depending on schedules and plans we will either return to Chiang Mai to conclude the trip or alternatively spend the morning soaring through the canopy on one of Chiang Mai’s most thrilling activities – ziplining!

You will be transferred back to Chiang Mai International Airport for your journey home.

Each activity that we run has had extensive certified risk assessments carried out on them which are available for you to use and reference. In addition, 8Adventures has been externally audited and approved by STA Travel for our high level of safety and standards.

Founded by 2-Time World Champion Freestyle Kayaker, along with Thai and Asian champion Kayakers – our team is led by some of the most experienced outdoor enthusiasts in the industry.

We prides ourselves on leading journeys to the remotest parts of South East Asia. Primarily based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, we will take you on epic journeys which empower and instil self-esteem in some of the most untouched and remote areas left open for exploration.

Safety is always considered paramount importance. For example, we are the only company is South East Asia to be fully qualified and endorsed by the International Rafting Federation. Furthermore, all our guides are First Aid Trained and Qualified.