Chiang Mai Tuk Tuk Adventure

Please see the section above for trip inclusions and exclusions.

The most important things to pack are a sense of adventure and a sense of humour! However, there are, of course a few other essentials: Travel Insurance - IMPORTANT: Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our trips but is not included. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have appropriate cover for all aspects of your trip. Clothing: Obviously, this is up to you, but we recommend: - Trainers (or similar) for hiking/exploring. - Flip flops/sandals for relaxing in your Tuk Tuk and the evenings. - Comfortable shorts, t-shirts - Long-sleeved t-shirts for driving days (that you don’t mind getting dirty and grimy!) If you’re travelling between November and February, please don’t forget some warm clothes for the evenings. It can get quite chilly from time to time at night in the mountains. A warm jumper/fleece is well worth packing. The hike doesn’t require walking boots, although when it rains, the paths can be muddy and slippery in the rainy season (approximately July through to late October). - Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen Spending money: - This is always difficult to gauge. All meals are included on the adventure, but you may wish to buy the odd snack en route, sample the mountain coffee, and, of course, enjoy a cold beer from time to time! - Beers range from 60THB up to 150THB for a large bottle (depending on where you buy them – sometimes even 150THB for a small bottle) While everyone’s needs are different, we’d suggest that you budget for around £50 (+/-2,000THB) or so for snacks, drinks and so on during your trip. This should be more than enough for even the thirstiest of travellers.

Yes - if you want to have your own room as a single traveller, you can optionally pay a single supplement. Please let us know using your trip form, and then the supplement itself can be paid on arrival. November - February (high season) - £145 March - October - £95

This experience is perfect for solo travellers, couples or groups of friends (or even adventurous families). If you’re travelling on your own you’ll be teamed up with a fellow solo traveller to enjoy your time travelling in these wonderful vehicles. For those booking the chauffeur- driven option, each Tuk Tuk can take a maximum of 2 people. For those booking the self-drive option, each Tuk Tuk can take a maximum of 3 people.

Our favourite time of year to travel is July – October. This is the rainy season, but it rarely rains every day or even all day. The forest is usually in full growth and at its greenest during this period and the rice fields and terraces look spectacular. And if you’re a fan of waterfalls then get ready…..If you’re looking for cooler weather, join us between November and February. This is winter in Northern Thailand and temperatures usually range from 25-30 Degrees C and it can get much cooler at night (down to around 12C in some spots on the route!). The rest of the year is then fantastic for anyone looking to enjoy some tropical heat!

· All travellers who wish to drive a Tuk Tuk MUST have a driving license from their own country (manual gear) and an International Driving Permit (IDP). · No previous Tuk Tuk driving experience is necessary as you will receive in-depth training on Day 1. But please note that if you don’t usually drive a manual/stick shift car then we strongly recommend you choose the chauffeur-driven option. · At the end of the training session, all drivers must pass a test. If the guide/training team believe you have not reached the standard to pass the test then unfortunately, you will not be able to drive on the roads (although of course more time and training will be given to help you as is possible). The decision of the training team is final.

The accommodation is intentionally of a high standard throughout the trip to allow you to ‘adventure’ during the day but relax and enjoy great surroundings in the evenings. After all, who said that an adventure has to be uncomfortable…. Nights 1 and 2: Mae Wang ‘base camp’. Three to four-star accommodation - Khum Khun Wang Resort (or similar). A lovely rural Northern Thailand hotel in peaceful grounds with a laid back small outdoor meeting area. Run by a very friendly team and perfect for our ‘base camp’. Twin, double and family rooms available. Nights 3 and 4: Mae Khlang Luang. Two-star accommodation. You’ll stay in the Karen Hill Tribe village of Mae Khlang Luang. While this is the ‘simplest’ accommodation of the adventure, the rooms are spacious, clean, and overlook the rice terraces in a superb location. All the rooms have ensuite facilities, hot water, and are fan-cooled. There’s no need for air conditioning this high in the mountains. The fantastic location and the experience of staying in the village far outweigh the simple nature of the rooms!

Day 1 - 3 hours total driving, 45km distance Day 2 - 3.5 hours total driving, 70km distance Day 3 - 4 hours total driving, 85km distance Day 4 - 5-6 km hiking Day 5 - departure home

The adventure starts on Day 1 when we pick you up at our meeting point which is The Chiang Mai Gate Hotel in Chiang Mai city at 10:00 AM. The adventure ends on Day 11 when we deliver you back to The Chiang Mai Gate Hotel at around 11:00 AM / 11:30 AM.

The elephants we meet are at a small elephant sanctuary. The organisation is leading the way in taking elephants away from a life of trekking and instead creating an environment where people can learn about and spend time with elephants on their terms, not ours! On arrival, you’ll learn about the history of the elephants and what the team at the Elephant Home have been doing to continually improve the lives of the elephants. No riding of the elephants is allowed.

Our adventure are open to all travellers with an adventurous spirit but we do have a minimum age of 5 years old for those travelling with their parents / parent. The minimum age to be able to drive is 18 years!

Tuk Tuk's are specially modified to not only cope perfectly with the twisty and sometimes steep mountain roads but also to give extra comfort and views. There are Bluetooth speakers for you to play your favourite road trip tunes and you can even roll back the roof if you fancy catching some sun!

Our adventures are open to all travellers with an adventurous spirit but we do have a minimum age of 5 years old for those travelling with their parents/parents. The minimum age to be able to drive is 18 years! We do offer child rates for those under the age of 18 years. Please drop us a message or email info@skyhookadventure.com for more information.