Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak (2,565 m.) in Chiang Mai Province, is an offshoot in this southern extension of Himalayan Range. This national park's vegetation consists of 8 types (a native pine, lower & upper dry dipterocarp, opened & moist hill evergreen, and sub - alpine etc.). It is a habitat of more than 446 kinds of wildlife particularly 364 kinds of wild birds and there are several famous trails to explore the wonder of nature. Doi Inthanon is therefore one of Thailand's best places for a nature walk and bird watching activities. There are Karen & Hmong tribesmen dwell in isolated villages in this area where visitors can observe their unique lifestyle and culture.

Drive downhill to the remote valley of Mae Chaem, the fascinating lifestyle of former Northern Thai Village still remain to be seen here. In village we have ample time to visit a local temple in Lanna Thai Style of art - observe home factory of hand woven clothes - beautiful paddy field in a valley - and you may try a herb sauna, the local medicinal wisdom for your good health.

We will have a great time of excitement and fun together on the third day's soft whitewater rafting through rapids of grade 2 - 3 and beautiful landscape of rock - walled gorges along Mae Chaem River at Ob Luang. Then enjoy an elephant riding at the beautiful Mae Wang Jungle area before returning to Chaiang Mai.

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