The villages are tucked away in the mountains of Mae La Noi just 55km from Mae Sariang town and can be visited on a 1 day trip or longer. The scenic drive up the windy mountain road 1,200m above sea level, offers beautiful views of the rolling hills and fields. These villages remain untouched to foreigners, get a real insight into how the Lawa and Karen hilltribes live, their way of life, culture, traditions and customs. In the villages you can:
- Learn how to make silver jewellery from the village silversmith
- Have a go at weaving cotton using a traditional back-strap loom
- Try traditional hilltribe food and share a meal with a hilltribe family
- Learn about how the villagers farm and live off the land
- Take a nature walk and learn about the ecology. Our guide will show you the seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs of the forests which you can pick along the way.
- Visit hilltribe schools
- Visit a mountain temple where Pat’s mum is head nun. The top of this temple offers a great view point of the mountains
- If you’re lucky you may catch a village celebration such as a spirit festival or wedding
- Befriend villagers who always welcome visitors
Homestay Option
If you wish to stay longer than 1 day you can spend the night with a hilltribe family in their traditional wooden stilt house. Or if you prefer a more western style of accommodation you can stay at lodging at the King's Royal Development Agricultural Center. For more information please click on Homestays with Hilltribes
Price of homestay: 200 baht per person per night, 50 baht per person per meal
Price of lodging at King's Royal Development Agricultural Center: 150 baht per person per night
Please visit our 1 Day Hilltribe Village Tour page for a sample itinerary
